Better Business, Better Life

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 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...

In 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 cyc...

In 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 adv...

On 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 nat...

As 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...

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 increas...

In 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 RightWa...

Gross 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 t...

In 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.nz Facebook -  RightWay - Home (facebook.com) Linkedin -  Rig...

Selling 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 person...

We 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 channels Website - www.rightway.co.nz F...

Today 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...

Over 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. Inflation Shortage of materials High Volume of construction Shortage of labour Challenges getting acces...

Today'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 wh...

This 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. Canva Calendly Bird test Hubspot CRM & Notion Miro Microsoft Teams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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 provid...

How 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.

This 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. An...

In 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.

This 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.

With 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 busines...

Joined 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.

New 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...

Joining 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.