Thinking about selling your business? Whether you're ready to retire, change direction, or chase your next big idea - selling your business is a major milestone. And like any big move, preparation is everything. Here’s how to make your business more attractive to buyers - and get the best return: Get your numbers in order: Buyers want clarity. That means up-to-date books, clean financials, and a solid forecast. When your numbers tell a clear story, your business becomes more valuable and more trustworthy. Make your business easy to take over: Show potential buyers that your business runs smoothly, has reliable systems in place, and room to grow. A clear operational plan and documented processes make your business more appealing - and easier to hand over. Work with experienced advisors (That's us!): Selling a business can be complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. The right guidance helps you avoid costly mistakes, make informed decisions, and stay one step ahead. At All Accounted For, we help business owners get sale-ready with clean, well-organised financials and a clear understanding of their business’s true worth. With our support, you can move forward with confidence and clarity. Ready to take the first step? Call us on 04 970 1182 to book your appointment today.

Creating a mentally healthy work environment isn’t just a “nice-to-have” - it’s a crucial part of building a successful, sustainable business. Yet, when you’re juggling countless responsibilities as a business owner, it’s easy to put mental health on the back burner. This is a gentle reminder of why fostering mental wellbeing at work benefits everyone - from your employees to yourself: When people feel mentally supported and valued, they’re better equipped to manage daily stresses, stay motivated, and maintain positive relationships with colleagues. This not only boosts productivity but also creates a more collaborative and enjoyable workplace. Taking time to care for your own mental health as a leader sets the tone for your entire team. Your wellbeing influences your decision-making, creativity, and resilience, which directly impacts your business’s success. Investing in mental health isn’t just good for people, it’s smart for business. Let’s prioritise wellbeing as an essential part of our work culture, helping everyone thrive both personally and professionally.

For many SMEs, recurring subscriptions are one of the sneakiest money leaks. They’re small, automatic, and easy to forget - until they quietly add up to thousands each year. Now’s the perfect time to do a quick subscription audit. Look out for: Duplicate subscriptions Outdated software plans Auto-renewals you didn’t notice Tools your team no longer needs These little costs can seriously stack up. A 15-minute check might save your business hundreds - even thousands - every year. If you’re getting value from every subscription, that’s great! But in our experience, most businesses are paying for more than they use. Not sure where to start? We’d be happy to help you review your expenses and sharpen your spending. Get in touch today - your bottom line will thank you!

Reminder: Xero Pricing Increase from 1 September 2025 Just a quick reminder that Xero’s updated subscription pricing will come into effect from 1 September 2025. As a result, you may notice a higher amount on your September invoice. We included a breakdown of the new pricing in our June / July 2025 General Ledger newsletter. You can read the full update here: https://public2.bomamarketing.com/email/xeGr If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our team.

If you want to stabilise your finances and grow the business, working to strict budgets becomes a necessity. Managing the cashflow twists and turns of a project can be hard work. But it’s easier to do when you have an agreed budget and can track your spending and performance. So, what’s the best way to stay in control of the budgets you’ve set? And how can you manage your cashflow position to make sure there’s always enough cash to fund the project? Understand the costs of each project Starting a project without fully understanding how much it will cost is a no-no. To keep on top of costs, overheads, staff expenses and general spending, you need at least a ballpark figure for this expenditure. In an ideal world, you’ll want to be as precise as possible with these costs. Run through the project from start to finish and highlight every point where there will be costs to incur. It might be the cost of your raw materials. It may be the cost of buying new equipment. It could be the payroll costs for the people actively working on the project. Break everything down and come up with a total expense for the project. This is your starting point. Set your budget and track it over time Once you know your baseline cost for the project, you and your team should decide on the amount of funds to allocate to the budget. Your baseline cost is a starting point, but don’t forget to include extra for specific contingencies. What if the project overruns? What if your raw material costs go sky high? What if you need more people to get the job over the line? Agree on a clear budget and set up your finance system to track spending against this budget. With a cloud accounting system at the heart of the business, it’s very easy to create a budget and then record and track your spending over time. Keep a close eye on budgets and project cashflow One of the big things to remember is that a budget is not a static thing. You’ll obviously aim to stick to your initial costs, but prices and availability will affect the total spend over time. Because of this, it’s vital to not just write the budget and then forget about it. Keep a close eye on your budget performance and the cashflow for each project. Being able to review this performance, in real time, should help you avoid overspending, or running out of cash for the project. And when the cash in the kitty is getting low, you can get proactive and look at ways to top up the budget, or rein in spending in other areas of the project. Take action to maintain your positive cashflow position Balancing the cashflow scales on a project isn’t easy. But when you spot that there’s a potential hole in the budget, the important thing is to do something about it, pronto! Running any project with your fingers crossed that ‘it will all work out in the end’ is a recipe for disaster. And with such detailed budget reports and cashflow forecasts available with today’s finance apps, there’s really no need to be disorganised about your spending. Think about: Setting up key metrics for each project, to measure spending, cashflow and progress Run worst-case and best-case cashflow scenarios, so you’re prepared for anything Regularly reviewing your spending and looking for areas to make savings Taking on finance facilities to plug any cashflow holes as they appear. If you’re thinking about scaling up your established startup, get in touch with our team today at 04 970 1182. We’ll help you build solid, workable budgets that can be easily tracked through your accounting system.

Speed Up Your Xero Invoicing with New Shortcuts! Xero has just launched a helpful guide featuring all the keyboard shortcuts for the new invoicing system. These shortcuts will help you navigate tasks more quickly and efficiently, giving you more time to focus on what matters most. Click the button below to download the guide. Saving it to your desktop will provide easy access to these time-saving shortcuts whenever you need them! Please note: some shortcuts are only available when an invoice is in a particular status, such as draft or approved.

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Thinking of restructuring your business? Choosing the right structure - sole trader, partnership, company or trust - can impact your tax, liability, and long-term goals. The team at Business.govt.nz has a helpful tool to guide your thinking: https://www.tools.business.govt.nz/choose-business.../ ? But every business is different. Once you've explored your options, we're here to provide tailored advice and help you make the best decision for your unique situation.