Case Study: Making a positive difference
by Esther GohDriven by fresh thinking and dedicated to expansive strategies that challenge convention, the team at new accountacy firm Bellingham Wallace gets up every day to make a positive difference to their clients’ lives. more...
Case study: Windows of opportunity
by Lynda BrendishAluminium joinery business Windowmakers hit a glass ceiling – but accountancy firm Hayes Knight managed to smash through. more...
An end of year checklist: tying up loose ends
by Aaron WallaceBusinesses can’t afford to get too carried away over the silly season. There are a few things that, if not taken care of, could hurt you early on in the New Year. more...
Case study: Local support, far reaching results
by Vanessa EllinghamWhen out-of-towner James Kendall took over iTM Matakana, he managed to keep the locals on side while also growing sales – all with the help of accountancy firm Hayes Knight. more...
The importance of being prepared
by Aaron WallaceFishing is fun... except when you’re badly prepared. The same is true for your business more...
Case study: DentalCare West's innovation pays off
by Vanessa EllinghamDentalCare West , an innovative West Auckland dental practice, has a number of different offerings on its list, but what’s really making it fly is help from accounting firm Hayes Knight. more...
Case study: Business with a conscience at Ethical Agents
by Hayes KnightKiwi family business Ethical Agents is a key supplier to the agriculture and veterinary industries, and they're competing with the big multinationals without comprising their ideals. more...
Four questions to ask your accountant
by Margaret HolmesIf you only meet with your accountant once a year it is vital that you use that time to really understand how your business is performing and what you need to do over the next year to achieve your goals. more...
Your business health checklist
by Hayes KnightIs your business in tip-top shape? Or could it be doing better in some areas? Put the health of your business to the test with this quiz. more...
Financing your business future
by Hayes KnightConstruction cost consultants Kwanto didn’t cool their jets during the recession – and now they’re ramping up to take advantage of new opportunities with Hayes Knight behind them. more...
The right kind of business growth
by Hayes KnightHauraki Panel and Paint may be simply panelbeaters to most, but they're a lot more than that thanks to implementing a smart business growth strategy. more...
Business financing for new beginnings
by Deirdre ColemanGetting your business financing right is the key to a solid foundation. With Hayes Knight on board, Modtec Industries has fuelled growth through innovation and reinvention. more...
How to write a business plan - and why you need one
by Andy KenworthyYour business plan is a vital part of structuring the early development of your business, and will act as a dashboard to manage your starship Enterprise once she’s operational. Here's how to go about strategic planning, and a template for crafting a winning business plan. more...
Case study: AS Colour banking on growth
by Hayes KnightAS Colour does one simple thing and does it well, a philosophy that extends to its business banking model. more...
Case study: Bonson Industrial takes on the Aussies
by Hayes KnightAt a time when conditions for exporters have never been tougher, an Auckland-based manufacturer is taking the bit between its teeth and expanding to chase Australian sales. more...