Lessons Learned
This is where we the share lessons learned by us and others to save you time, energy and money and help you find smarter ways of getting what you want ... in business and life. Here, we can all learn from each other and avoid making the same mistakes others may have made before us.
While we have done our best to ensure the information in these web pages is true and accurate, we do not accept any liability for any losses suffered by anyone relying upon the information contained here. We recommend you should consult your accountant before acting on any information outlined on these web pages.
14 ways to get your customers paying you sooner
Your debtors will pay you on time if your trading terms are crystal clear, they know when they are supposed to pay you, you have a specific ‘Pay By’ date, you invoice as near as possible to completion of the work (or sale of the product), debtors are reminded as soon as payment is late, and you follow-up systematically. Read more >
Stop stressing about loan problems
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has launched a free helpline for consumers struggling with "loan stress". They can get help you with your loan problems and credit problems. Read more >
$115 for your own personal Business Mentor
If your business employs less than 25 fulltime employees and provides you with your primary source of income, with evidence of trading, you can register for mentoring assistance. Read more >
150 babies born in 2011 will get up to $10,000
Westpac Bank are giving 150 babies born in 2011 $5,000, a family money mentor, and if you save and do not make any withdrawals you could receive further bonus payments over the next 18 years up to a total of another $5,000. Read more >
8 ways to keep your accounting fees down
Think your accounting fees are getting too high? Your accountant isn't suggesting ways to help keep your accounting fees under control? Find out 8 ways you can manage your accounting fees better, and what you can do about it if you think you are being charged too much. Read more >
4 ways you could be paid to employ staff
Are you looking to employ someone who may not have the skills you need? Maybe you have to modify your workplace to cater for a disabled person? Or perhaps you have staff working on community or environmental projects? If any of these apply, you may be able to qualify for a subsidy from WINZ. Read more >
7 Lessons we learned when building a webpage
Our web pages stand out from our competitors. That was no accident and nor was it good luck. We did a lot of research into building our site and we also made a few mistakes along the way. We share with you the lessons we learnt, as well as give you the main areas you really need to consider if you want a web site that really works for you. Read more >