The #WhatsNext Podcast

The OCR was left unchanged today by the reserve bank and we take a look at what that might mean for business woners. Then we have a look at some recent sales data from Statistics New Zealand that shows us what we have thought for some time now, that it is really tough out there. So if it is feeling tough for you in business that's because is. If you would like to come to our sales workshop to lear...

This is a re-release of an earlier podcast that other listeners have found very useful. Jamie popped into the studio to discuss his journey from changing jobs and backing him self in business and how he went about it including selling his house to give him the chance to do so. Everyone can learn something from this podcast! Find us here: https://nextadvisory.nz/#book-online https://www.instagram.c...

Its getting harder to sell things out there and the data does not lie, this is the case for so many different businesses that we speak to as well as ourselves and the entire economy. In this podcast, we will explore what is driving that and how it is all part of the economic cycle and we must adapt and make sure that we bank these lessons for when things turn the other way.  Our links: ⭐️ Leave a...

We often hear from business owners that their accountant isn't being proactive enough but being proactive is a two-way street. In this podcast, we are going to give you some questions that you can ask your accountant that would help them get a better understanding of you and your business and open up some two-way streets for communication which as you know is the key to any successful relationship...

The unemployment data for the March 2024 quarter came out to be 4.3% and we see this increasing quite quickly over the next 6 to 9 months. This will mean that there are some opportunities to hire good quality staff but as always there are challenges that come with that as well. In this podcast we will explore some of those and what we all need to be thinking about as employers. Our links: ⭐️ Leav...

This is a re-release of an earlier podcast that other listeners have found very useful. Brent Norling from Norling Law joins us to explain the trends he is seeing in the insolvency and liquidation space. Brent has years of experience and we push him on some of his thoughts for the economy and what we can expect. Make sure you don't miss this one.  Find us here: https://nextadvisory.nz/#book-online...

If you have a question for us or a topic you would like us to cover on the #WhatsNext podcast please do not hesitate to reach out. In this podcast will it tell you where you can do that. Our links: ⭐️ Leave a review ☎️ Book a time to chat 📲 Visit our Instagram 🖥️ Visit our website Cheers, Luke & Phil

Back to basics with some tax content here to help you understand when you pay interest to the IRD and at what rate you will do that. A lot of people think that late payment penalties are tax deductible but they are not so in this podcast you will learn all about how to avoid those and how they actually work.  Our links: ⭐️ Leave a review ☎️ Book a time to chat 📲 Visit our Instagram 🖥️ Visit our...

We have noticed a lot of people wanting to do some marketing to try to increase their revenue or solve a problem. This is all good and well but you need to ensure that marketing is aligned with your overall business strategy. Make sure you are not making these marketing mistakes whilst the economy is dormant.  Our links: ⭐️ Leave a review ☎️ Book a time to chat 📲 Visit our Instagram 🖥️ Visit our...

This is a re-release of an earlier podcast that other listeners have found very useful. We are always testing and learning when it comes to marking and recently discovered these two areas you may not have explored yet. Dont miss the opportunity we are in, this applies to you! Find us here: https://nextadvisory.nz/#book-online https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/ Cheers, Luke & Phil

We’ve just finished a round of provisional tax planning reviews for clients to see how profitable their 2024 financial year was. In this podcast we take you through some of the things we were advising our clients of and some of the things that might surprise you about what this means for the economy. Our links: ⭐️ Leave a review ☎️ Book a time to chat 📲 Visit our Instagram 🖥️ Visit our website C...

Who quits their job at a bank, goes into business in a new industry with 2 others, hires 22 people, all within 6 years? Emily Shaw and Luma Analytics, that’s who. Data doesn’t lie and it’s all around us. Most of us don’t even know and can’t even see it. In this podcast Emily talks us through how her team use data to help companies all around the world do more, be smarter and move faster with data....

In this episode we tune in with Angela Strang who has 'retired' by the age of 35. We ask how the hell that is possible and what it even means! Angela takes us through the ups and downs of investing in property and what she’s up to now that she’s ‘retired’. Find us here: https://nextadvisory.nz/#book-online https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/ Cheers, Luke & Phil

In this podcast, we take you through some of the adjustments that you may not know about that could dramatically change your tax position and profit at the end of the financial year. Some of these may apply to you and others may not but it will get you thinking and give you an insight into some of the information you may need to pass on to your accountant.  Our links: ⭐️ Leave a review ☎️ Book a...

Ever wondered how you can target a profit in your business? It is a lot simpler than most business owners think. In this podcast, we will take you through an example of how to target a profit and what numbers you need to know to work backwards to figure out what your sales need to be to achieve it. This is a lot simpler than A lot of people realise to please pay it some attention and use the resou...

We take you through some of the options for outsourcing payroll including different payroll providers which you can use which will save you time and hassle. Find us here: https://nextadvisory.nz/#book-online https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/ Cheers, L&P

In this continued series where we discuss margin we look at the fact many business owners confuse margin and mark up. These are two very different things and it is so important that you understand the difference. In this podcast, we will walk you through how to learn the difference and how to apply it to your business. Our links: ⭐️ Leave a review ☎️ Book a time to chat 📲 Visit our Instagram 🖥️...

We start by looking at pricing and how there are several different ways to come up with pricing for your goods or services. A lot of people overthink this or think there is an exact art but realistically that is not always correct. Hopegully this gives you heaps of insight as to how you could be thinking of the price of your good to service.  Our links: ⭐️ Leave a review ☎️ Book a time to chat 📲...

Ben and Tash from Jones Road Production stop by the office to tell us what it's like to be in business together as a couple after one year and what small business should be thinking about when using video to market their business. Find Jones Road Production here: https://www.jonesroadproductions.com/ Find us here: https://nextadvisory.nz/#book-online https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/ Chee...

KFC have come out with a new meal that is less than $10 and looks like very good value. But how do they know that they will make money on this? and will they even make money on this? This is the start of a series exploring price mark up, margin, and bottom-up analysis.  Our links: ⭐️ Leave a review ☎️ Book a time to chat 📲 Visit our Instagram 🖥️ Visit our website Cheers, Luke & Phil

We all have areas in our business where there is leakage in the form of money, and sometimes we can even see it. In this podcast, we run through some examples of leakage and why it is important to get on top of it before it creates a big issue over time. The longer you take to address this, the harder it is to correct. Our links: ⭐️ Leave a review ☎️ Book a time to chat 📲 Visit our Instagram 🖥️...

Mikey Smith stops by the office to have a chat about how this year has been for him and his business. He discusses what it's been like growing a team and the challenges that have come along with that, how lockdown went, inflation, and more! Find us here: https://nextadvisory.nz/#book-online https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/ Cheers, L&P

It can be tempting to reach for easy-to-access cash, especially with the shiny marketing. In this episode, we go through how hard it is to actually repay debt and give you a business-type example to illustrate this. We also explain some of the new easy-access cash options available at the moment that you should be aware of. Our links: ⭐️ Leave a review ☎️ Book a time to chat 📲 Visit our Instagra...

You are not your business. In this podcast we explore the concept of looking at yourself as the CEO of the business rather than the business owner. This gives you accountability back to a board rather than yourself. This might be helpful for you if you are trying to make some tricky decisions and have hard conversations but are struggling to make it happen. We hope you get a lot out of this podcas...

Aaron is an experienced Performance Coach. Currently working with Chiefs in Super Rugby as well as consulting to a number of teams as they build their mental skills programs. Have worked in MLB, NRL and with various national teams. Currently coaching multiple corporate leadership teams in creating and maintaining a high performance working environment. This is not an episode you want to miss! Find...