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Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/ If you're interested in working together: Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nz A recent study has shown New Zealand to ranked lowest amoung our Asia Pacific peers for the second year in a row, so Luke & Phil break down why New Zealand is so bad at business, and what we can learn from the ones who are still growing despite the economy.  Read the report here: https://www.in...

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Property's capital gains have dried up, tax rules are going against landlords, and costs keep rising. Meanwhile, business sales are still tax-free and you have more control your own income & asset value. Luke breaks down why Kiwis are finally waking up to business as the superior asset class: no capital gains tax, better expense deductibility, and you're in control of the revenue. We cover why...

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/ Most business owners get so caught up building their business they forget to plan what it's actually for. Amy from Levridge explains why that's backwards thinking. Your business is there to provide you the life you want. But most people build first and figure out the purpose later. The business s...

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/ If you're interested in working together: Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/ Graeme grew his Northland based business exponentially in just 5 years by doing one thing his competitors won't: moving fast. We break down Graeme's speed advantage, why he pays above market rates for staff, how he built relationships in small communities, and why speed creates momentum that comp...

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More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/ If you're interested in working together: Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/ Even Watties is shutting down plants and cutting jobs. If a household name like that isn't immune, what does that mean for your business? Luke and Phil break down the liquidation crisis hitting New Zealand, with construction and hospitality leading the charge. The pattern is clear: businesses are...

Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nz Petrol hit $3 per litre and Kiwis started queuing at gas stations like we're running out of toilet paper again. Luke and Phil break down why this oil crisis exposes our scarcity mindset: we're so focused on not having enough that we panic when supply drops slightly. Business owners face disruptions...

More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/ Home Office Work Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4dISa15v3-WREdSeFhCaHBxU3lWVnU1SFRQcTdiWmpJYksw/view?usp=sharing (Click File - Make a copy OR Download) March 31st is 2 weeks away, so today Luke & Phil are breaking down some top tax tips to know before the financial year ends an...

More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/ John Bell went from Fonterra employe to growing Kauri Wealth to 4,750 clients in just four years. While other advisers chase big money, John's focused on putting more wealth into Northland. He's turned down lucrative oporunities to stay true to his mission. We cover the business lessons from...

Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nz  Today Luke & Phil break down lessons learned from their recent series of business planning sessions with clients, to give you the core lessons to help grow your own business. If you're interested in working together: Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz Let's connect over a quick call: ht...

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/ Terminal tax is due April 7th, 2026. If you haven't planned for it, you're about to get a nasty surprise from your accountant. Luke and Phil break down what terminal tax actually is and why you should pay it early instead of waiting until the last minute. The businesses that stress about terminal tax a...

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/ Josh Blackie went from being a pro rugby player, to Blues GM to buying a flooring business he'd never run before. The key? Thorough due diligence and finding a point of difference in a competitive industry. Josh breaks down the business buying process, why elite sport prepares you for business, h...

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/ Most business owners would rather find a magic solution than do the boring work that actually gets results. They're trying to solve problems at hurdles 8, 9, and 10 when they haven't even crossed the first hurdle. Luke and Phil break down why changing accountants won't fix your cash flow problems, why...

More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/ The Reserve Bank held the OCR at 2.25%, and everyone's looking for relief. But the reality is the external conditions won't save your business, your actions will. Luke and Phil break down why waiting for perfect interest rates, inflation numbers, or economic conditions is a losing strategy....

A podcast we recently did on Keep The Change with economist Brad Olsen that I thought would be an interesting listen for business owners in NZ discussing whats happening in the economy, where its headed, unemployment numbers, inflation and much more.   Find Brad: https://www.infometrics.co.nz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradolsennzl/ https://www.instagram.com/bradolsennzl/ If you're interested in...

Most business owners hate selling because they think it's sleazy. Max explains why that mindset is killing your business and how to sell with genuine confidence. Max breaks down the fundamentals and why most Kiwis are too soft to handle rejection. If you think sales is about getting one over someone, of course it feels yucky. But if you're genuinely helping people solve problems, it feels complete...

691 businesses surveyed across New Zealand & Australia. Only 41% grew in 2025. But here's the thing, if you're not growing, don't blame the economy. Luke and Phil break down the Indicator report: business owners expected recovery in the second half of 2025, it didn't happen, and now they're pushing expectations to mid-2026 or 2027. Meanwhile, the successful businesses are doing the boring work...

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/ Most Kiwi businesses are just jobs with extra stress. The difference? Systems and processes that actually work. Luke and Phil break down the essential systems every business needs, why businesses with systems sell for more, how to manage your pipeline effectively, and why you need to work ON your busin...

Liquidations were high in 2025, are we going to see more in 2026?  If you're interested in working together: Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/