We’ve now passed the halfway mark of 2025, making it a great time to reflect, reset, and re-energise as we gear up for the second half of the year. It might even be time to start thinking about what 2026 could look like for you. In this podcast, we’ll also share some insights into how we see the remainder of 2025 playing out.


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The NBR’s annual Rich List was recently released, sparking the usual mix of outrage and inspiration around wealth in New Zealand. In this podcast, we’ll share some reflections on the reactions and explore how we can shift our mindset, so we don’t stay stuck in frustration, and instead use it as motivation to think and act differently.

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MYOB recently polled business owners to find out what they plan to spend in the next 12 months and whether they’ll be taking advantage of the investment boost. In this podcast, we’ll walk you through some of the data and share what business owners are thinking when it comes to the new tax rules.

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People still aren’t flocking back to malls or ramping up retail spending and this is your reminder that if anything is going to change in your business, it’ll be up to you to make it happen. In this episode, we’ll explore why things remain tight out there, but also why the second half of the year might look a little different… or will it?

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Often we see business owners who start making more profit and use that success to buy back their time. But when profits dip, they can forget that profit isn’t the only metric that matters. In many cases, they’ve added long-term value to the business, built a stronger asset, or achieved other meaningful progress. In this podcast, we’ll share real examples from clients going through this and offer some ways you might want to think about it too.

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It’s not often we’re this gentle, but consider this a firm cuddle for business owners feeling frustrated by a lack of progress or growth. You’re not alone, we’re seeing this across the board. Sometimes the market simply isn’t there, but if you keep showing up and doing the things you know you should, the results will come. This episode is a reminder that you’re not the only one going through it right now.

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There’s plenty of talk about the new tax rules around purchasing assets, known as ‘investment boost.' In this podcast, we’ll walk you through some real examples and clear up a few of the myths we’re hearing. Before you go out and buy any new assets, we recommend giving this a listen and seeking proper advice.

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It looks like another round of inflation may be on the way, with many business owners planning to raise their prices. In this podcast, we’ll share practical tactics to help you increase your margins and profitability, beyond simply hiking prices. These insights come from what we’re seeing in the market and real strategies our clients have used successfully. Hopefully, you’ll come away with some fresh ideas to strengthen your business.

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Recent data has given us a wake-up call about how poorly we’re performing as a nation of business owners. Compared to other countries surveyed, New Zealand ranks low across several key areas. In this podcast, we’ll walk you through what this means, and share some ideas to help you stay ahead of the curve and compete more effectively on the international stage.

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Your cost break-even point is very different from your cash break-even point, and in this podcast, we’ll help you make sense of that with a few sharp examples (some of which might even ruffle a few feathers in the legal world). Every business owner should be able to calculate their break-even point to understand how many sales are needed to cover both costs and cash outgoings. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to do that.

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