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5 tips for reopening your business at COVID-19 Level 3

23 April 2020 / By Celia Melville

It's official, we're moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday April 28! We heard the collective sigh of relief from business owners across the country.

Clean-slate business planning

17 April 2020 / By Jon Colgan

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented more challenges than we would like to mention. But it has also provided business owners with a unique opportunity that they wouldn’t have had otherwise. Stepping away from the day-to-day running of a business may seem impossible when business is running as usual, ...

Budget planning and cash flow management

1 May 2019 / By RightWay

No one said running a business would be easy but getting the basics right helps you stay in control. Having your finger on the cash flow pulse as well as working on your budgeting plan both serve a very useful purpose - keeping your business financially healthy.

Kicking off the new financial year

5 April 2019 / By RightWay

Like any new year we all start off with good intentions but how far we take those intentions or resolutions is often the difference between success and failure. Setting goals for the year ahead takes some planning but if we want to achieve our goals, both personally and professionally, there’s no ...

Fending for yourself is overrated

11 October 2018 / By Rachel Harris

For a busy small business owner it’s easy to find yourself constantly head down working ‘in’ the business, not ‘on’ the business. There’s never enough time to do everything you need to do. Sound familiar? We get it.

How to work 'on', rather than 'in' your business [Infographic]

1 February 2018 / By Desley Grant

Always wanted to know - how to work 'on' your business rather than 'in' your business? Our blog shows you how to create a thriving business while achieving your personal financial goals. Instead of working harder, we'll show you how to ask yourself the right questions and put together a strategy ...

What KPIs should your business use?

11 January 2018 / By Desley Grant

One of the most important buzzword acronyms thrown around the business world is “KPI”, or key performance indicator. Yes, you’re likely to have heard of KPIs. But, are you crystal clear about what they are? In this blog post we clarify what exactly a KPI is, and even more importantly, help you work ...

Top 30 accounting firms in New Zealand

13 December 2017 / By RightWay

In November, RightWay was named the 12th in the CAANZ and Fairfax Media Top 30 Accounting firms in New Zealand. We’re always aiming to add value to our customers lives by providing top notch business advice and compliance so being named one of the top accounting firms in New Zealand helps us know ...

2018 is your year to succeed - if that is your choice!

6 December 2017 / By RightWay

“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford

Advice is the growth driver for Top 30 firms

10 November 2017 / By Stuff

The results are in and it is clear the accounting profession is both embracing change internally and becoming a driver of change in New Zealand businesses.

The importance of business planning and strategy from a bankers’ perspective

16 October 2017 / By Jaron van de Waardt

'If you fail to plan, you plan to fail’ When you are a bank considering an application for lending this statement rings true. A prospective client without a business plan isn’t very attractive as it is difficult to quantify how you intend on achieving your goals and ultimately repaying the bank.

Nom nom nom...

11 October 2017 / By Sally Newcombe

I love working with hospo businesses. It probably has something to do with the fact that eating is one of my favourite activities. Particularly when it’s set in a cool atmosphere and washed down by a yummy vino. But also, because most hospo business owners are in the trade because they’re so ...

Time, precious time

14 September 2017 / By RightWay

You love your trade and you thought you’d follow the Kiwi dream and be your own boss, living a care free existence. In reality though, you’re doing the same amount of hours on the tools as you were when you were working for some other bloke, but now with so many more responsibilities – paperwork, ...

How a trusted sounding board can set you up for success

24 August 2017 / By RightWay

Are you a small business owner wearing every hat in the business? If so, we’re picking there are times when you don't have the guidance, support or information you need to implement an idea or strategy? You’re not alone.

Our eBook: 10 tips for busy business owners – a practical guide to running your business better

3 August 2017 / By RightWay Ltd

For a busy business owner it’s easy to find yourself constantly head down working ‘in’ the business, not ‘on’ the business. There’s never enough time to do everything you need to do. Sound familiar? We get it. Whether it’s getting caught up in mundane business tasks, grappling with cash flow, ...

Business succession and exit planning

26 January 2017 / By RightWay Ltd

Only 20% of all of the businesses listed for sale ever sell, and 90% of all of the people who begin the search to buy a business never complete a transaction... Many business owners expect the sale of their business to fund their retirement, with over 30% reliant on it as the primary source. You ...

Does your business have raving fans?

11 August 2016 / By Greg Sheehan

Business is about making money. Charity is about giving it away. Don’t get those two confused. Ever noticed that often the most successful people seem to be great at doing both?

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