http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.beyondyournumbers.nz en-us Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:19:14 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/post/170091/why-saying-yes-before-you-feel-ready-matters/ There are moments in business that make you stop and realise just how far you’ve come.Recently, I had one of those moments.Actually, I had a few of them all at once.I found myself stepping well outside my comfort zone, speaking on a panel alongside some incredible business owners, being named a finalist in two awards — The Three Freedoms and Small Advisory Firm of the Year — and then, to top it all off, taking home the award for Small Advisory Firm of the Year.It was a pretty special exper... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:39:09 +1200 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/#post170091 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/post/162260/i-need-to-understand-my-business/ I am tired of being an ostrichI want to know moreEven if I don't do it myself, I need to take responsibility right!What do I need to know, and can you provide the training?This was a conversation with a client and yes, I can, and I love your passion, we got to work straight away.The better you understand your business, the easier it will be to make more money. Management decisions rely on a sound understanding of the financial implications for a business, so I love it when the lightbulb goes off... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:49:04 +1300 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/#post162260 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/post/162253/help-something-needs-to-change/ Phil is in the professional industry and there were leaks everywhere!We had an initial meeting to determine what was and what was not working in his business. (had already setup tracking in business)Looked at current systems and ran reports for periods to determine a plan regarding a product/s we were looking at in particular.Met to discuss some outcomes and recommendations.Round table meeting with staff and completed an open meeting analysis.Held a team SWOT as this worked for him and his team.... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:39:37 +1300 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/#post162253 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/post/162245/from-being-stuck-to-freedom/ Stuck and wanting to grow and not knowing how or where to start, we held a business planning session and the outcomes included clarity around the business, goals, one page business plan and a real direction on who his ideal customers are.Client testimonial "I have been in business for 3 yrs and have been working with Leah and her team at Beyond Your Numbers for almost all of that time. Conservation work and running a business is all about people and having a team to work through the challen... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:31:49 +1300 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/#post162245 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/post/162234/construction--chaos-to-clarity/ When Bob was referred to us by Master Builders, his business operations were entirely paper-based.There were no systems in place, no job tracking, and no understanding of key financial tools like aged payables. Supplier payments were made based on statements, without reconciliation or visibility into job profitability.Fast forward two years, and the transformation has been remarkable.Systems Implemented: We introduced streamlined digital systems that replaced manual processes, bringing structure... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:22:46 +1300 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/#post162234 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/post/162228/tom-the-builder/ Tom was in financial chaos—uncertain how he would pay his GST, falling behind with supplier payments, and completely disconnected from his numbers.What he didn’t know was whether he was even making money on his jobs. Sound familiar?"Have you ever felt like the numbers are running you instead of you running them?" What is one business challenge that keeps you up at night?The Crisis Behind the Numbers This builder wasn’t just struggling with cash flow—he was missing the bigger picture... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:17:35 +1300 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/#post162228 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/post/162222/business-continuity-in-the-face-of-crisis/ When one of our valued clients was involved in a devastating accident, we immediately stepped in to ensure his business didn’t miss a beat. Understanding the emotional and logistical toll on his family, we made it our mission to take the pressure off his wife and keep operations running smoothly. Pur feelings aside, we went to work to ensure his business was taken care of.From managing day-to-day operations to handling sales, supplier relationships, and foodstuff logistics, we ensured every as... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:12:44 +1300 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/#post162222 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/post/158539/ambition-drives-us-but-progress-sustains-us/ That line hit me when I heard it — because in business, it’s easy to tie all our satisfaction to the end result.As January arrives, many leaders and teams are setting strategic intentions for the year ahead. Establishing clear goals is essential for business performance and growth, but how we set them determines whether they drive progress or create unnecessary pressure.In my view, goal setting can become counterproductive if it’s overly focused on outcomes. Some objectives — a sale... Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:37:13 +1300 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/#post158539 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/post/157047/what-is-business-advisory-and-why-it-matters-for-small-businesses/ Small businesses often operate with limited resources and tight margins. Every decision counts. Business advisory services provide:1. Expert InsightAdvisors bring experience and industry knowledge that small business owners may not have. They understand market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, helping you avoid costly mistakes.2. Better Decision-MakingInstead of relying on gut instinct, advisory services use data-driven strategies. This means decisions are backed by solid analysis,... Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:17:35 +1300 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/#post157047 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/post/149194/finalists-in-the-three-freedoms-awards/ We’re proud to announce that we have been named a finalist for The Gap Three Freedoms Award in 2025. This recognition celebrates the three freedoms being time, mind and financial freedom. And for some of our clients in the last year especially, this has been epic, the changes, the ability to take a back seat while we take care of them and their business, ability to earn more, trust more and take time out for them all the while their business grows and is there for them no matter what succ... Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:26:40 +1200 http://www.beyondyournumbers.nz/blog/#post149194