5 Signs You’re Undercharging
Kate Bunting Kate Bunting

5 Signs You’re Undercharging

Are you undercharging for your fees? We’ve got the five warning signs that can help you diagnose whether your prices are too low.

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Why Reviewing Your Financial Reports Each Month Matters
Kate Bunting Kate Bunting

Why Reviewing Your Financial Reports Each Month Matters

Keeping an eye on your numbers each month isn’t just for accountants — it’s one of the best ways to stay in control of your business.
We’ve rounded up the key reports you should be checking and six powerful reasons why making time for them can help you get paid faster, keep suppliers happy, improve cashflow, and make better decisions.

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Your Guide to the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Reports
Kate Bunting Kate Bunting

Your Guide to the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Reports

Not sure what your profit and loss or balance sheet is really telling you? These two reports are key to understanding your business’s financial health—but they don’t have to be complicated. In this article, we break them down in plain English so you can feel more confident about your numbers and make better decisions for your business.

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KiwiSaver Changes: How to Prepare Your Business
Kate Bunting Kate Bunting

KiwiSaver Changes: How to Prepare Your Business

With major KiwiSaver changes coming in from July 2025 and April 2026, now’s the time to get your business ready. From increased employer contributions to new rules for younger workers, these updates could affect your payroll, cashflow, and compliance processes. Here's what’s changing—and how to prepare.

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Bringing Your Cashflow Processes into the Digital Age
Kate Bunting Kate Bunting

Bringing Your Cashflow Processes into the Digital Age

Cashflow can make or break a business—especially in tough economic times. If you're still using manual systems or spreadsheets, now might be the perfect time to take a small step toward modernising your cashflow processes.

In this article, we break down why cashflow matters, what to watch for, and how simple digital tools (with the right support) can make life a whole lot easier.

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Investment Boost: What It Means for Your Business
Kate Bunting Kate Bunting

Investment Boost: What It Means for Your Business

Thinking about upgrading your gear or investing in your business?

The Government’s new Investment Boost could make it more affordable than ever. With a 20% upfront tax deduction on eligible assets, now’s the time to invest smart and grow stronger.

Read on to find out how it works—and how to make it work for you.

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How’s your work-life balance?
Kate Bunting Kate Bunting

How’s your work-life balance?

Many business owners are reviewing their priorities and their work-life balance. Gallup reported that 39% of the owners they surveyed worked over 60 hours a week. How can you reclaim time and balance in your business?

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Have you achieved your business goals?
Kate Bunting Kate Bunting

Have you achieved your business goals?

Have you achieved the goal you set out to achieve as a new startup? We’ve posed 5 important questions for you to ask yourself – before you take the next step in your business journey.

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Get Control of Cashflow
Kate Bunting Kate Bunting

Get Control of Cashflow

Does your business need to improve its cash position? Poor cashflow can affect businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established family operations. Get proactive with cashflow so you can regain control.

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Why We Love Xero for Small Businesses
Miread Larsen Miread Larsen

Why We Love Xero for Small Businesses

Managing a small business comes with plenty of challenges, but accounting doesn’t have to be one of them. Xero makes bookkeeping effortless with real-time financial updates, seamless bank reconciliation, and easy invoicing on the go.

At Cross Group, we love how Xero simplifies business finances—giving you more time to focus on what you do best. Ready to make accounting stress-free? Let's chat!

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The 2025 Minimum Wage Increase: 5 Steps for Small Business Owners!
Miread Larsen Miread Larsen

The 2025 Minimum Wage Increase: 5 Steps for Small Business Owners!

April 1st 2025 is just around the corner, and no, it's not an April Fool's joke—the minimum wage in New Zealand is increasing from $23.15 to $23.50 per hour! While this might make your payroll a little heavier, it’s also a great opportunity to reassess your business, streamline operations, and keep your team motivated.

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