This is a common question we hear, people are so used to using debt to buy property or vehicles that they often don’t stop to consider whether they can use finance to buy a business. The short answer is yes, but there’s a lot to think about. In this podcast, we’ll walk you through the key considerations if you’re thinking about using finance to purchase a business.

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Often when we ask business owners about their plan for the year, they say it's to grow. But when we dig deeper, it becomes clear they’re not exactly sure what 'growth' means. Is it revenue? Profit? Hiring staff? Increasing business value? Investing in new equipment or improving processes? In this podcast, we’ll share planning advice and how we challenge people to define what growth really looks like for their business.

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This is a podcast Luke recorded for Keep The Change. If you haven't listened to it yet we believe this will inspire you and be insightful to learn about how a young person built a business from nothing.

At just 13, Max Tebbs started cleaning cars to fundraise for refugees. Today, the 18year old runs Clean Car Collective, Wellington’s leading car detailing business with a full studio, mobile fleet, and over 125 five-star reviews.

In this episode, Max shares how he turned a side hustle into a thriving company (including signing a lease at 17) and how he’s balancing business growth with his personal journey toward financial independence. Max’s story is a great reminder that you don’t need to wait for permission to build something meaningful and that smart financial thinking can start at any age…even at 13!

We cover:

• Scaling from solo operator to team leader
• Smart money moves for young entrepreneurs
• Marketing lessons (and early mistakes)
• Wild stories from working on high-end cars
• How young people are thinking differently about money today
• Why “burnout” needs to be explored not just accepted

If you're building your own thing, thinking about your future finances, or just love a good underdog story, this one’s for you.

Max business: https://cleancarcollective.co.nz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-tebbs-011468253/

With many businesses expected to hit the market, this podcast explores the opportunities that could arise for those looking to purchase. We’ll cover what you need to consider before making a move and how to prepare for a successful acquisition.

Due Diligence Checklist - https://nextadvisory.kartra.com/page/buyingbusinessBook a time to talk with Phil: https://calendly.com/philsmith/buying

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The third and final provisional tax payment for the 2025 financial year was due on 7 May. In this podcast, we’ll share our insights from reviewing the tax positions of over 100 businesses, and what we observed across the board.

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Following your interests can open many doors. It can build many doors too. In this episode we sit down with Reon Paterson from SmithAndSons.co.nz who is on a mission to turn builders into business owners and make sure Smith And Sons is a household name in New Zealand. He started on the tools himself and has spent 3 decades in the industry. Today he oversees 27 Smith And Sons franchise owners and plays a big role in ensuring they have what they need to be successful. 

Leaving behind a thriving corporate career, John Bell chose a different path one rooted in legacy, community, and real impact.
 
In this inspiring conversation, John shares his powerful journey from working 70-hour weeks in a corporate giant to founding Kauri Wealth (www.kauriwealth.nz), a business built on helping everyday Kiwis take control of their financial futures.
 
Discover how a pivotal life moment, a pink Post-it note, and a deep passion for education sparked a mission to empower thousands of New Zealanders with better KiwiSaver decisions.
Business owners will take away valuable lessons about incremental progress, the power of financial literacy, and why investing in your people’s future is one of the best investments you can make.
 
If you're searching for a reminder of why impact matters more than comfort and how a simple step today can change hundreds of lives tomorrow this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

It can be tempting to take advice from all over the place, but it’s important to pause and consider where that advice might lead you. In this podcast, we’ll walk you through the key people you may want on your A-Team, and those you might need to step away from.

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It’s that time of year when people set ambitious revenue targets for the 2026 financial year, but often struggle to back up how they came up with those figures or what they’ll actually do to achieve them. In this podcast, we’ll walk you through some of the most common (and not-so-great) approaches, like trying to double revenue, picking a round number, or increasing revenue by the same percentage every month for 12 months. Tune in to learn how to set realistic, actionable revenue targets that actually make sense.

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The economy has shifted, and we’re seeing more businesses and clients making bold asks, and getting yeses. In this podcast, we’ll share real examples and practical strategies to help you make better requests. Good luck with your asks!

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