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Better Business, Better LifeWhat is Open Banking and how could it benefit your business.In this podcast episode, Ben Lynch shares his journey into the world of open banking, starting from a personal need to avoid bank overdraft fees. This led him to develop a solution that allowed automatic fund transfers between his accounts. This side project eventually paved the way for his involvement in creating open banking solutions. He discusses the concept of open banking, its current status in New Zealand, and the potential regulations that might shape its future. Ben also introduces Akahu and Dolla, platforms that aim to streamline banking and payment processes for individuals and small businesses, illustrating the...2024-04-0937 minBetter Business, Better LifeNavigating the Noise: What to Adopt and Abandon for Leadership SuccessIn this episode of the Better Business, Better Life podcast, hosts Stuart Wilkinson and Shelley Dickson discuss the relaunch of their podcast with a focus on sharing insights and lessons from their client experiences, the inclusion of guest speakers on pertinent business topics, and the importance of engaging with their audience for content ideas. They delve into a report by MindShop titled 'What to Adopt and What to Abandon' aimed at business leaders, which outlines actionable strategies for business growth and improvement. The report highlights the need for businesses to focus on their plans, strategies, and, most importantly, implementation, amidst...2024-03-1334 min
Better Business, Better LifeBudget 2023In this podcast, Stuart Wilkinson and Shelley Dickson discuss the New Zealand budget and its implications for business owners. They highlight key points such as the extension of early childhood care assistance programs, the scrapping of prescription co-payments, and free public transport for children under 13. They also mention the significant investment in infrastructure, including a focus on cyclone relief and support for apprenticeship programs. One important change discussed is the increase in the trust tax rate from 33% to 39%, which may impact individuals using trusts for tax minimization purposes. The hosts also touch on the need for infrastructure development to keep...2023-05-1929 min
Better Business, Better LifeCyber SecurityIn today's episode, we discuss cyber security with RightWay's IT specialist Callum!
We delve into the types of attacks that are frequently becoming problematic for business owners, such as ransomware, comprised business emails, and phishing scams. We also look into ways to protect yourself from an insider threat and how to protect your data from a breach.
Filled with practical tips and advice from both ex-business owners and our IT guru this episode is not to be missed!
During the episode we reference the following:
https://www.cert.govt.nz/
BBC World...2022-10-2738 min
Better Business, Better LifeWhat's in the news! - Offical Cash Rate Increase, Income Insurance Scheme and Fair Pay AgreementsOn today's show, Stuart and Dave thought it was time to go through some of the stories that have been in the news that affect business owners.They discuss the latest rise in the Offical Cash Rate and what this means to lending, interest costs and potential ripple effects.They then dive into a couple of proposed legislative changes which could affect Business Owners. Fair Pay agreements and a national income insurance scheme. They discuss these initiatives and how they could affect business owners.In the episode, they reference a couple of articles...2022-10-1146 min
Better Business, Better LifeWellbeingAs it's Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand, we decided to discuss an important discipline every business owner should work on prioritising... their mental health! During the episode we call on Dave's well-being expertise, through his previous employment as a personal trainer, to provide a few tips and tricks to help you make your wellbeing a priority both at work and at home.To find out more about RightWay check out our website or any of our social media channels,Website - www.rightway.co.nzFacebook - RightWay - Home (facebook.com)Linkedin - ...2022-09-2939 min
Better Business, Better LifeAwareness . Consideration . Decision (Part 2)In part two of our sales and marketing discussion, Dave and Stuart discuss how you convert a sale. In part one, they dove into marketing your product/service and defining your customer, now, in part 2 they dig into the process of selling!During the episode, they discuss how a good sales process can make a huge difference to the time it takes to get a sale over the line and how much it can increase the chance of a conversion. They talk through real-life examples, which all business owners can relate to. Finally, they discuss...2022-09-0844 min
Better Business, Better LifeAwareness . Consideration . DecisionIn today's episode, we focus on growth and how you start the process of looking to grow your business. We look at who your customer is and how this can affect your business model. We use a number of real-life examples to show the importance of knowing your customer and looking at who your competition is. This may be different from what you have traditional thought...To find out more about RightWay check out our website or any of our social media channels,Website - www.rightway.co.nzFacebook - RightWay - Home (facebook.com)Linkedin - ...2022-09-0135 min
Better Business, Better LifeKeeping An Eye On Gross ProfitGross profit is one of the most important financial metrics to keep an eye on in your business. It has a significant impact on the overall profitability of your business and cash flow. As businesses grow and develop multiple revenue streams, having visibility over gross profit can become difficult. Today, Dave and Stuart discuss why it’s important to focus on your gross profit, how you can start to get visibility of your gross profit, and the benefits of maximising your margin.To find out more about RightWay check out our website or any of...2022-08-2422 min
Better Business, Better LifeProvisional Tax and Tax ManagementIn this episode of the Better Business, Better Business Podcast we learn to understand Provisional Tax and how Tax Management can really help when it comes to managing cashflow issues within your business.To find out more about RightWay check out our website or any of our social media channels,Website - www.rightway.co.nzFacebook - RightWay - Home (facebook.com)Linkedin - RightWay LinkedinInstagram - RightWay - InstagramYouTube - RightWay - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-1113 min
Better Business, Better LifeSelling your businessSelling your business simply isn't as easy as selling your house! In today's episode, we discuss, considerations to make when selling your business and how important it is to think about the selling process well before you actually want to sell!Joining us today is RightWay's Operation Manager, Lauren Bastin, who along with our podcast co-host and RightWay Business Partner, Dave Jaggs, have personal experience in this matter having done this themselves fairly recently.To find out more about RightWay, check out our website or any of social media channelsWebsite - w...2022-07-2839 min
Better Business, Better LifeLet's talk GSTWe all know of GST, as it is part of our daily life, but do we really understand it?Cherie Porter, CFO at RightWay and Ethan Harrex, Business Partner in Dunedin, go through everything you need to know about GST and how you can make sure it doesn't affect your margins or cash flow.To find our more about RightWay, check out our website or any of social media channelsWebsite - www.rightway.co.nz Facebook - RightWay - Home (facebook.com)Linkedin - RightWay Linkedin Instagram - RightWay - InstagramYouTube - RightWay...2022-07-2040 min
Better Business, Better LifePareto Principles - The 80/20 RuleToday on the podcast, Ethan, my south Island counterpart and I discussed how the Pareto principles could be applied in your business and the decisions you make on how to move forward. For those who don't know, the Pareto principle states that roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes for many outcomes. Other names for this principle are the 80/20 rule and the law of the vital few.To find our more about RightWay check out our website or any of social media channelsWebsite - www.rightway.co.nz Facebook - RightWay - Home (facebook.com)Linke...2022-07-1434 min
Better Business, Better LifePreparing your construction business for the potential stormOver the last few months, there has been plenty of coverage in the press of the construction industry's challenges. In today's episode, we discuss what business owners need to be aware of and go over the six factors impacting the industry, which were recently highlighted in an NZ Herald Article.InflationShortage of materialsHigh Volume of constructionShortage of labourChallenges getting access to financeOngoing impact of the pandemicThe Front Page: Six factors leading to perfect storm in the building sector - NZ HeraldJoining Dave and me today is Rhona Lovell, our Business Partner based...2022-06-1650 min
Better Business, Better LifeSustainable Competitive AdvantageToday's episode is about Sustainable Competitive Advantage.We discuss how understanding your competitive advantage can help you stand out from your competitors, help grow your business and maintain margins. It can also help with your decision making. Dave shares his experience from his previous business and how it helped grow the business and attract the right customers, but also what happened when they went away from it. In the episode, we reference a Mindshop model which can help you understand your Sustainable Competitive Advantage. Here is a link to an overview of the...2022-06-0935 min
Better Business, Better LifeRunning your business better with appsThis week Stuart Wilkinson and Dave Jaggs take a dive into apps that can have real impact on your business. Whether that's for efficiency, bringing your team together, or creating a professional look.CanvaCalendlyBird testHubspot CRM & NotionMiroMicrosoft Teams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-0131 min
Better Business, Better LifeBudget 2022The Budget is out, so Stuart Wilkinson and Dave Jaggs sort through all the facts and figures to see what exactly is in there for business owners.You might be surprised at some of the opportunities...For more information on the Apprenticeship Boost please visit Apprenticeship Boost - Work and Income To find out what apprenticeships are available, and which TITO and receiving education providers to contact, refer to the New Zealand Apprenticeships Register (note: when you click this link it will allow you to view an excel shit with the li...2022-05-2440 min
Better Business, Better LifeGrowing in a downturnHow do you get back to maintaining growth in your business during a downturn?Stuart Wilkinson and Dave Jaggs from RightWay chat through how businesses can maintain growth in the current market, as well as maximising the opportunities as others may be forced to hunker down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1835 min
Better Business, Better LifeInflation and interest ratesThis week Stuart Wilkinson and Dave Jaggs chat through inflation, interest rates, the cost of living crises and what it all means, and what you can be doing to secure yourself in this situation and actually leverage off it.Main areas discussed are business financing and what does that look like, and how is it going to be affected.Customer spending and what you need to take into consideration.And the business opportunities in this situation and what you should be doing within your business to get some leverage and security.2022-05-1233 min
Better Business, Better LifeInflation - how to incorporate it in your businessIn this episode, RightWay's Greg Hughes joins Stuart Wilkinson to talk inflation.We know this has been a topic for a while with inflation pressures starting to hit New Zealand, and globally. So what does that mean for business owners? How do business owners review their business and take inflation into consideration? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0735 min
Better Business, Better LifeChart of accounts - what are they and why do you need to know about themThis week, hosted by RightWay CFO Cherie Porter, we cover chart of accounts and why you need to know about them in your business. Joined by RightWay's Raj Malhotra and Naomi Lowe we talk through what chart of accounts are, why they're important, and how they can help have an impact on your business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2321 min
Better Business, Better LifeMoving to Red Light and operating your business during OmicronWith the announcement of the movement back to Red light for the whole country, it was a trigger to show us we are entering the next stage of the pandemic. We will now be working as “normal” while COVID is in the community. This provides new challenges for business owners, particularly staff, supply chains and customers.Today we discuss those challenges and look at ways you can manage your business to reduce interruption while looking after the wellbeing of your staff. Joining me for the conversation is Dave Jaggs, Business Partner based in Tauranga and AJ Halliday, HR C...2022-01-271h 04
Better Business, Better Life2022 Goal SettingJoined by Dave Jaggs, RightWay Business Partner, we talk about goal setting and how you put a plan in place for the year ahead. We talk through a process we take our clients through and why it's important to look at your business through a number of different lenses, and we also chat through the execution of those goals.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-1847 min
Better Business, Better LifeBanking and payments are changing, so how does this help Kiwi BusinessesNew Zealand’s baking landscape is unique, with our central banks being owned by Australian banks and a very traditional banking setup. Yet overseas, 'open banking' is creating a new type of financial supplier, bringing new technology and benefits to businesses, like lower fees, instant payments and more.In this podcast, we chat with Shaun Marsh, the co-founder of Dosh, New Zealand’s first digital wallet. Shaun and his co-founder James started Dosh after using Digital Wallets and similar apps in Singapore, where the two were based for several years. They have created New Zealand’s first digita...2021-11-2838 min
Better Business, Better LifeChristmas is coming! Marketing your business & managing your staff this ChristmasJoining Dave this week, we have Rachel Harris, HR Manager, and Rhian Ecclestone, Marketing Executive, to chat through what you should be taking some time to think about before hitting Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0338 min
Better Business, Better LifeOperating your business under the new traffic light systemWhat does it look like for you operating your business under this new framework moving forward?Stuart is away this episode, so we’ve got Tauranga Business Partner Dave Jaggs filling in, and he’s joined by Dunedin Business Partner Ethan Harrex, and Christchurch Bookkeeper Tania Fernandez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-2831 min
Better Business, Better LifeGet the most out of Xero for your businessIn this episode, we discuss how you can get the most of Xero. In previous episodes, we have discussed the importance of up-to-date financial information within Xero on many occasions, so how do you achieve this.Joining us today on the podcast is Tania Fernandez and Naomi Lowe, who are both parts of RightWay’s bookkeeping team. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground. First, we discuss some of the common mistakes Business Owners make in Xero. Then, we look at how you structure Xero to help you make good decisions for your bus...2021-10-2033 min
Better Business, Better LifePlanning for recovery without our normal Christmas boom periodIn this episode we discuss how businesses manage a shutdown period on reduced cash reserves due to the lockdowns, and on the other side of the coin, how do companies make the most of this time of year, even with restrictions in place. Despite this year being different, there are still the typical considerations businesses need to make around staff, inventory, and communication with customers. Finally, we take some time to talk about your wellbeing as a business owner. How do you look after yourself after what has been a very hard few months?Our guests today ar...2021-10-0644 min
Better Business, Better LifeHow does your business thrive in a COVID environment?Our guests today are Dave Jaggs, our Business Partner in Tauranga and Ethan Harrex, who is our Business Partner in Dunedin.We start by talking through some examples of businesses that have innovated their business model to thrive in a COVID world. We then look at if you want to change your business model, what do you need to think about, and how do you make that change. Finally, we look at the areas all business owners need to be mindful of at the momentHere's the link to the Harvard Business Review article we refere...2021-09-2138 min
Better Business, Better LifeOperating your business under Level 2 restrictionsWe also talk about how you can make some of these restrictions work for your business over the long term, giving your customers confidence that they will be safe in your environment. Our guests today are Dave Jaggs, RightWay Business Partner in Tauranga and Lauren Bastin, who is one of our Regional Accounting Managers, who is also from Tauranga. Both Dave and Lauren are former business owners who have operated in the hospitality and health industries, so they are in a great position to offer some valuable insights. We reference some of the previous episodes we have done, and here...2021-09-0831 min
Better Business, Better LifeProperty tax changesWe're joined by Sean Donaldson, RightWay's Agri Team Leader, to talk through what these property tax changes actually mean, and what impact it could have on you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2641 min
Better Business, Better LifeBudget 2021 - what does it all mean?Joining this week is Senior Business Partner Greg Hughes, and Senior Business Partner Daniel Murphy to chat through the ins and out of the 2021 Budget.We also talk about some of the recent Government announcements including:Investment properties and changes made to the Brightline testThe minimum wage increaseThe sick leave entitlement increase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2337 min
Better Business, Better LifeHow you hit your goals over the next 12 months - part 3In this final episode we chat to Greg Hughes (Business Partner), Daniel Murphy (Business Partner), and Callum Mitchell (Technical Operations Manager). Now we're not in survival mode, what needs to change, and how do we looking ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-1814 min
Better Business, Better LifeHow you hit your goals over the next 12 months - part 2In this second episode we chat to Issac Gommers (Business Partner) and Hayden Bryce (Business Partner), who talk through adapting in changing times, and how you embrace fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-1111 min
Better Business, Better LifeHow you hit your goals over the next 12 months - part 1In this first episode we chat to Shelley Dickson (Chief of Business Development) and Craig Wilson (Business Partner), who talk through understanding your long term goals, and the details on getting there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-1714 min
Better Business, Better LifeAvoiding the pitfalls in ecommerceChatting with Hugo Venter from Engaging Partners, we go through where to start when moving online, and what you should consider in your ecommerce strategy.Mentioned in the episode is a webinar on 'How to squeeze maximum profitability out of ecommerce' with RightWay and Engaging Partners, which ties in nicely with this episode. Join us online on March 10, registration and more information here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-0345 min
Better Business, Better LifeCreating an actionable plan and taking controlWe cover the following:What actions you can be doingWhat you can and can't controlPositives and negativesWe talk about doing an activity through this episode, if you're able to we have a PDF you can download and use directly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1411 min
Better Business, Better LifeGearing up for 2021Joining us to talk change is Bill Kirst, an Organisational Change Consultant for West Monroe in Seattle USA. We talk about some really practical strategies on:How to make change processes successfulHow to get your team onboard with changeHow to achieve the goals you've set yourself and the business.Bill has his own podcast, Coffee and change which has further advice and information on organisational change. If you're keen to reach out to Bill we can put you in touch. Email us on stuart@rightway.co.nz and we will forward it through to Bill.2021-01-1751 min
Better Business, Better LifeWhat is going on with the NZ economyWe discuss:The Xero business insights update, which you can read in detail here.The ASB quarterly update to look at the broader economy and what they're predicting for 2021. The full report is here.The Retail NZ sales indicator to see what's happening with retail spending throughout NZ. Read more about that here.During the episode we also reference our first ever podcast discussing cash flow in business, you can listen to that here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-0723 min
Better Business, Better LifeManaging staff leading up to ChristmasDuring the episode, we reference a handy tool to work out your employee’s rights to holidays and leave, and what to pay them. You can access this tool here.If you have any HR concerns in your business, the team at RightWay can help. Find out more here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-0120 min
Better Business, Better LifeCash management leading up to ChristmasDuring the episode, we reference one of our previous episodes on the foundations of a profitable hospitality business. You can listen to this episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-1115 min
Better Business, Better LifeElection special - wrap up episodeWe're wrapping up our election mini-series with a summary episode. Stuart Wilkinson is joined by Anna Steele and Greg Hughes, Business Partners at RightWay, to go over some of the main themes covered in the previous episodes.Over the last few weeks, we've been chatting to the main political parties small business spokespeople, so in this episode we breakdown the main themes from those conversations, and talk through what hasn't been answered. This is a great conversation that gives some political perspective for small business owners. And don't forget to vote! Hosted on Acast...2020-10-1243 min
Better Business, Better LifeElection special - Chlöe Swarbrick MPIn the third episode of our election mini-series, we catch up with Chlöe Swarbrick, Green Party list MP and Green Party spokesperson for education, internal affairs, sensible drug law reform, local Government, arts culture & heritage, small business, broadcasting and youth. This was a great opportunity to talk in depth about a range of topics with Chlöe, which you don’t often hear through traditional interviews.Some of the areas we discuss area:Chlöe's views on how COVID-19 has affected business and how have businesses dealt with the uncertainty.Building businesses back to pre-COVID level...2020-10-0731 min
Better Business, Better LifeElection special - Andrew Bayly MPIn the second of our three-episode election mini-series, we catch up with Andrew Bayly, National MP for Hunua and National spokesperson for Revenue, Commerce, State Owned Enterprises, Small Business, and Manufacturing. This was a great opportunity to talk in depth about a range of topics with Andrew, which you don’t often hear through traditional interviews.Some of the areas we discuss area:Andrew's views on how COVID-19 has affected business and how have businesses dealt with the uncertainty.National's policy to support small business.Financial literacy in business.Andrew's advice on dealing with change and de...2020-09-3035 min
Better Business, Better LifeElection special - Minister Stuart Nash MPIn the first of our three-episode election mini-series, we catch up with Minister Stuart Nash, Labour MP for Napier, Minster for Small Business, Revenue, and Fisheries. Due to the format this gave us an opportunity to talk in depth about a range of topics, which you don’t often hear through traditional interviews.Some of the areas we discuss area:Stuart’s views on how COVID-19 has affected business and how have businesses dealt with the uncertainty.The importance of digital transformation for business and the Government.Labour’s policy to support small business.Stuart’s advice o...2020-09-2344 min
Better Business, Better LifeNew Wage Subsidy - Everything you need to knowWith the announcement by the Government of the new wage subsidy on Monday 17th August 2020, we thought it would be good to cover off all the details with Rachel Harris, HR Advisory at RightWay.We take a look at the qualification criteria and how this works alongside the existing wage subsidy. We \cover off the Leave Support Scheme, which is there to support businesses who have employees that need to take time off due to being infected with COVID19 or because they are a close contact.Rachel finally covers off some of the things you...2020-08-1922 min
Better Business, Better LifeDeja Vu - We are back in lockdownWe are all back in lockdown and back where we didn't want to me. We caught up with Anna Steele and Greg Hughes to look at the Five key areas of focus for business owners so they can feel in control.We discuss the followingCashflowCost ControlKnowing your Business LeaversKnow your customersCommunication.We reference a number of other episodes in this podcast we have done previously, so feel free to check them out. We discuss the Regional Business Partners funding and how this can help business. If you want to know more, f...2020-08-1239 min
Better Business, Better LifeHospitality Focus - What are the foundations of a profitable hospitality business with Casey DaltonToday we catch up with Casey Dalton our Business Advisory Specialist based in Wellington. Casey looks after a large range of hospitality businesses in Wellington and has been working alongside them through lockdown and the COVID 19 recovery.We discuss the foundations of any hospitality business, with a focus on food costs and labour costs. We then look at how you start to manage these and measure them in your business and where do you start?In this episode, Casey speaks about POS Boss and how this can help your business. Here is a link for...2020-08-0345 min
Better Business, Better LifeFeatured Episode: Craig Hudson, Managing Director of Xero NZ and Pacific Islands - Insights into Wellbeing, affects of COVID 19 on Small Business and how to move forwardWe are delighted to be joined by Craig Hudson, Managing Director of Xero NZ and Pacific Islands. Craig is responsible for promoting the small business economy in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands and Xero’s relationships with government, financial institutions, and enterprise. Craig joined Xero in the UK where he led the business into market in Europe, the Middle East and South Africa. Prior to joining Xero, Craig played professional rugby in New Zealand, France, England and Wales.We cover a range of topics with Craig but start with how Xero has dealt with lockdown, COVID 19 an...2020-07-0235 min
Better Business, Better LifeHow do we plan for the economic storms ahead of us?In today's episode, we catch up once again with Greg Hughes, Senior Business Partner here at RightWay based in Wellington. Our discussion today looks at what business owners are facing now that we are supposed to back to normal. Why are some thriving and what is causing people to struggle? We look at how businesses we deal with are adapting and why is knowing your customers so important. A theme we have discussed many times before on this podcast.We look ahead for any trends that business owners need to be aware of and discuss how business...2020-06-2528 min
Better Business, Better LifeLesson for business owners from the Christchurch EarthquakesThis episode is slightly different as we look at the lessons we can learn from the Christchurch Earthquakes. To look at this, we have Shelley Dickson Regional Business Manager for RightWay on the podcast.Shelley at the time of Christchurch Earthquakes worked from BNZ as a Small Business Banker in Lyttelton and post the earthquakes moved into mobile commercial banking role with the BNZ which actively went out to work with business owners in the Christchurch region.Within this episode, Shelley shares her personal story of the earthquakes, plus talks about what it was like...2020-06-1836 min
Better Business, Better LifeFeature Episode - Darren Linton CEO Yellow - What are you doing to market your business at the moment?In this conversation, we chat with Darren Linton, CEO of Yellow (https://yellow.co.nz/). Darren has an extensive career in marketing and held many senior leadership roles abroad and in New Zealand. With Yellow's focus on helping SME's promote their business, he is a great person to chat to about how business owners should think about marketing at this time.Within the conversation we discuss Your customers and how their world may have changed How your product and service may need to change and how this flows into your business model Channels to...2020-05-2825 min
Better Business, Better LifeCash is King Episode Two - How to put together a cashflow planFollowing the success of our first Cash is King episode, we have produced a follow-up. In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Gommers, Business Partner based in Auckland and Daniel Murphy, Business Partner based in Palmerston North to talk about cash flow forecasting. Over the next 12 months, having a plan around your cashflow is going to be crucial to make sure your business succeeds in coming out of the COVID 19 crisis. In this episode, we cover off the following points What is cash flow forecasting, and why is it important? How do you predict revenue in uncertain...2020-05-2137 min
Better Business, Better LifeBudget 2020 - What does this mean for Kiwi Business Owners?In today's episode, we discussed the 2020 Budget and what this means for New Zealand Business Owners. The budget is arguably the most significant in New Zealand history, and it gave us an idea on how the government sees us growing the economy, saving jobs and supporting business.Joining me on the episode today to discuss the budget is Greg Hughes, Senior Business Partner based in Wellington, Anna Steele, Associate Business Partner based in Rotorua and Ernie Chan, Associate Business Partner and Tax Specialist from Nelson.We cover off all the major announcements, go into some...2020-05-1444 min
Better Business, Better LifeFeatured Episode: Growing Revenue in these challenging time - Mike StokesIn today's conversation, we catch up with Mike Stokes, CEO and Found of Indicator (www.indicator.co.nz)Indicator is Sales consultancy firm that helps companies and individuals to navigate the complexities of sales and sales leadership. Mike is ideally placed to talk to us today, as we face these challenging times and growing revenue is going to be crucial to business success.The two main themes of our conversation look at how sales will change moving forward and how do we grow revenue in a recession. This leads us to discuss the...2020-05-0638 min
Better Business, Better LifeHow to manage your people post lock down and navigating new ways of workingWe catch up again with Rachel Harris, the HR Consultant at RightWay. (https://www.rightway.co.nz/hr-services). Rachel has an extensive background working in HR across numerous industries, ranging from Dunedin City Council to Canterbury District Health Board. Rachel also brings a unique perspective as Rachel is a former business owner herself in the Hospitality sector.In the previous episode with Rachel, we talked about the wage subsidy. A month on we are hearing about new challenges business owners are facing when it comes to people. In today's conversation, we are going to discuss the following:2020-04-2931 min
Better Business, Better LifeFeature Episode - Rod Macdonald - Process improvement, maximising efficiency and how can technology helpIn this episode, we chat with Rod Macdonald, Managing Director of Fint, which designs and optimises workflows to ensure business operations are effective. Fint works with businesses to recommend and implement the right SaaS technology systems to fit their requirements.Through the conversation, we cover off a number of topics Where to start with process improvement? Tools to help you look at bottlenecks in your processes How can process improvement improve your bottom line? How can process improvement help get more out of your staff? How can technology help?To find out more about...2020-04-2829 min
Better Business, Better LifeHow do we use the COVID 19 shutdown to understand what is important for you and your business?In this Podcast, we have a conversation with Anna Steele (https://www.rightway.co.nz/people/anna-steele) about how Business Owners can use the lockdown as an opportunity to review what they want out of their business and how they can design a business that works for them.Our conversation covers a lot but some themes are: What work has to be done and by who? What tasks and functions are important to you as a business owner? What do you enjoy? How can business structure help? The importance of vision and purpose. Tools on how...2020-04-1932 min
Better Business, Better LifeNews from the week - Alert Level 3. Tax changes and Business Consultancy Support Packages for businessThis episode Stuart Wilkinson, Regional Business Manager at RightWay is joined by Greg Hughes, Senior Business Partner, to talk about the announcements made by the government this week. We start by looking at the expanded Business Consultancy Support Package available to business owners and the tax changes which were announced on Tuesday. More detail can be found here - https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-backs-business-through-covid-19We discuss in detail what Alet Level 3 means for business owners and things to think about before opening the doors. Especially what hospitality owners need to consider before opening up for...2020-04-1626 min
Better Business, Better LifeHow to work with your bank through COVID - 19in this episode, we catch up with Shelley Dickson (https://www.rightway.co.nz/people/shelley-dickson) to talk about how to work with your bank through COIVD 19. Shelley is the Regional Business Manager here at RIghtWay for the South Island, but before RightWay, she spent ten years at BNZ as a Commercial Banker.In today's conversation, we discuss how to work with our bank through this difficult time. We talk about a range of topics including What are the banks going through at the moment? What are banks looking for from business owners? What...2020-04-0636 min
Better Business, Better LifeWhat do the new tax changes mean for Business OwnersIn this episode, we speak with Ernie Chan (https://www.rightway.co.nz/people/ernie-chan). Ernie started his career in tax at Deloitte and has worked in many tax teams across the country as well in the commercial sector at the NZX.In this conversation with Ernie, we talk about the tax changes announced by the government, as part of their economic package in response to COVID 19. We talk through what they are, how they work for business owners, and how you can manage your tax obligations through this turbulent time.Within the conversational, we...2020-03-3024 min
Better Business, Better LifeHow to manage your people through COVID - 19In this episode, we chat with Rachel Harris, an HR Consultant at RightWay. (https://www.rightway.co.nz/hr-services). Rachel has an extensive background working in HR across numerous industries, ranging from Dunedin City Council to Canterbury District Health Board. Rachel also brings a unique perspective as Rachel is a former business owner herself in the Hospitality sector. Over the last few weeks, business owners have had a lot of questions on how they work with their people through COVID 19 and today's episode will cover off the main themes around HR, staff and the government's wage subsidy...2020-03-2633 min
Better Business, Better LifeCash is King - How to manage cash through Covid - 19We chat with Greg Hughes (www.rightway.co.nz/people/greg-hughes) RightWay Business Partner to discuss practical ideas on how you can manage cash in these tough times, when revenue is falling and so much uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2321 min