Unlocking Business Potential

The third exciting guest joining us on our Entrepreneur Series is Casie Smith from Design Garage. Design Garage is a branding and web design company, started by Casie in 2015 and grown from inside her garage at home to what it is today... 3 staff members creating unique and high quality brands for businesses all over Taranaki and New Zealand. Tune into this weeks episode to hear Casie share her lo...

In the second episode of our Entrepreneur Series we are joined by Hamish & Laurel Scott from Re:Lume Electrical . Hamish & Laurel have been in business since 2016, originally starting as Scott Electrical, then rebranding to Re:Lume to reflect the growth of the business from 1 man in the white van, to a strong team of 10. Re:Lume offer a wide range of services from residential to commercial...

The first guest we are joined by on our Entrepreneur Series is Celeste Ngarewa , Real Estate agent for Harcourts Taranaki. Celeste has been in the real estate industry for a few years now, after becoming qualified she dived in head first and has developed an awesome reputation through her passion and dedication to her work. Tune in to hear Celeste discuss her passion for the industry, her goals an...

In today's episode Mel & Kel are joined by Clyden Manikkam and Kathleen Payne from Tax Management New Zealand! TMNZ are the tax pooling originators, here for all businesses and their accountants, making tax payments easier, providing cashflow flexibility and saving clients money. TMNZ are also proudly investing 100% of their profits in philanthropic partner, Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation,...

With the end of the financial year creeping closer it is time to start thinking about what steps you can be taking to make your year end as smooth as possible. Tune in to todays episode to hear the top 5 tips from Chartered Accountants, Mel & Kel, to get you prepared for 31 March. From tips on how to keep your Xero files tidy to budgeting and goal setting advice, you are guaranteed to find som...

We are back with our first episode of 2023! Join Mel and Kel as they dive into what the business environment is looking like as we head into the new year. Listen now to find out what 2023 will bring for businesses and personally, and how you can put yourself and your business in the best position to ride through the uncertain times ahead.

In this weeks episode of Unlocking Business Potential Mel & Kel are discussing how to set boundaries. This tricky topic that a lot of us lack skills in has made for an insightful episode covering what boundaries look like in different types of relationships, how to set boundaries and the importance of saying NO. Tune in to hear these tips and tricks and see yourself become a pro at setting bou...

Have you ever thought about going into business with friends or family? Today we have Ryan Stockman, Advisory Principal here at BDO Taranaki, joining Mel & Kel to discuss the benefits of going into business with family or friends and also techniques to help you avoid the potential cons. 

In this weeks episode we are celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Unlocking Business Potential! Today Mel and Kel will be recapping a years worth of podcasts and wrapping up all of the amazing episodes that we have recorded so far. From what to expect from your adviser to technology and our Entrepreneur Series, it is the perfect chance to reflect on these episodes and talk about the gems of infor...

In the fifth and final episode of our Entrepreneur Series series Mel & Kel are joined by Lou and Emma from New Wave Ultrasound. New Wave Ultrasound is a private ultrasound practice here in New Plymouth. Founded by the very passionate Lou and Emma, who identified a big shortage of ultrasound practices here in Taranaki, with both having to travel out of the region for scans during their pregnanc...

This week Mel & Kel are joined with Lisa Potter, our HR Manager, who shares her amazing knowledge around the broad topic of Wellbeing. Listen now to find out what you can be doing to improve wellbeing for yourself and your employees and a deep dive into what you could accidentally be falling into. 

In this weeks episode Mel & Kel are joined with Annie Fleury, Marketing Coordinator at BDO Taranaki, to talk about 10 money mistakes you make in your 20s. Listen to hear our quickfire 10 mistakes often made on your 20s so that you, or someone you know, can make the most out of their money. 

In the fourth episode of our Entrepreneur Series series Mel & Kel are joined by Mark Thomas, owner and founder of Vinyl Countdown in New Plymouth. Mark started Vinyl Countdown in 2011 after working for multiple other Vinyl stores throughout his life. His passion for music started at a very young age and continues on today. Vinyl Countdown has grown tremendously since, selling not only vinyl's...

In the third episode of our Entrepreneur Series series Mel & Kel are joined by our very own Jane Gadsby, owner of Janes Gallery. Janes Gallery is an iconic part of New Plymouth, being in the CBD for over 35 years. Jane and husband Ross have over 40 years of experience and have owned Janes Gallery for 20 years. Not only picture framing, they also feature a large selection of Taranaki artists in...

In the second episode of our Entrepreneur Series series Mel & Kel are joined by Anna Major the owner and founder of Haus of Design. Anna has been designing and working in the Building Industry since 2014 and has experience in commercial and residential projects, ranging from hospitality to offices and homes. Anna's strong focus on designing with authentic materials, supporting suppliers w...

This week will be the first episode in our Entrepreneur Series. In this series Mel & Kel will be joined by some talented entrepreneurs and will be showcasing some amazing businesses and journeys. To kick off the series Mel & Kel are joined by Gemma Adams, Founder and CEO of Vizlink. Gemma founded Vizlink after seeing an opportunity to improve communication on her and husband Terry's South...

In today's episode Mel & Kel are giving you a full run down of the Governments 2022 Budget announcement. They will be covering five main topics throughout the episode; health & wellbeing, climate change, tax & economy, construction and finally how it will affect the small to medium businesses. Tune in to hear all of the key points from the Budget 2022 broken down and explained in detai...

Get your mindset in check. Today Mel & Kel will be discussing just that, ways you can improve your mindset so that you can succeed in your business. The three mindsets chosen in todays podcast are discussed in depth to give you an idea of how you can get your mind in check. Listen now to hear how important these can be to you and your business. 

This week Mel & Kel are joined by Andrea Bozzi, founder of Likuid Media, to talk through the importance of video marketing for businesses. If you are wondering how you can incorporate video into your businesses, listen in to Andreas 5 step video marketing strategy that he has expertly outlined so that you too can effectively integrate these skills into your business. Be sure to listen to...

Today's episode of Unlocking Business Potential will be targeting the increasingly popular and mysterious topic of Cryptocurrency. Mel & Kel will be giving a breakdown of what Cryptocurrency is and who is using it before special guest Mark Lodder, Tax expert from our BDO Christchurch office, explains how Cryptocurrency is being taxed. Tune in for a very interesting episode that will provide yo...

As inflation hits a three-decade high here in New Zealand, you may be wondering what has caused your grocery bill to skyrocket. In this week's episode Mel & Kel will be answering all of your topical questions around inflation. They will be joined by Managing Principal here at BDO Taranaki, Steve Waite, who will offer his high level of expertise and knowledge to give you all the ins and outs of...

The end of the financial year is just around the corner so it is time to start thinking about what steps you can take to maximise the opportunities that you and your business are entitled to. On this weeks episode of Unlocking Business Potential, Mel & Kel will be discussing some essential pointers that will get you ready for the year end. For further reading on end of year tax reminders, clic...

On this weeks episode Mel & Kel are joined with Jayden Timmins to talk through personal budgeting. Personal budgeting is a very important skill to have down packed, no matter how big or small you are. So listen in and get some awesome tips and tricks in this week's episode!

Why is it so important to get technology right in your business? In this episode Mel & Kel will be discussing how staying up to date with technology can bring different wins to you and your business.

Harnessing social media in your business is quickly becoming a non negotiable for those building businesses to stand the test of time.. Today Mel & Kel welcome to the podcast Olena Williams, owner and operator of social media management company Olena Williams Media, as we chat through how to connect with customers through social media and how to not become the dreaded dinosaur. https://www.ole...