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Project Risk Management and Assurance

27/09/2018
Mark
Business Advisory Services, Business Consulting
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IntroductionWhy do so many organisations embark on high-risk projects without demanding robust project assurance? Projects fail for many reasons. Recent global studies indicate that inadequate risk management is a common cause. Successful project managers aim to resolve risks before they occur, via systematic risk management processes. Many projects are inherently exposed to myriad risks and […]

17/09/2018
Mark
Business Advisory Services, Business Consulting, Management & Governance
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There are many reasons for developing a Project Management Office Charter. A Charter, or similar project governance statement, is often seen as a useful way to outline the structures, principles, and project management processes to be followed within an organisation. However, effective project governance is often better executed with the aid of a well written […]

3 Simple Tax Planning Strategies

Planning for and paying your tax is not as straightforward as you might think as there are a number of different ways to ensure that your business is using the most optimal aspects of the tax system. There are a number of strategies that you can use in order to manage your tax and minimise […]

Business Advisory Services Tips – How To Choose An Accountant

It’s difficult to find a reliable chartered accountant—so difficult that it is becoming a standing joke in the small business fraternity. Trying to identify a suitable chartered accountant is difficult as there is often too much information around to narrow down your options. Here is some guidance to help you choose one with the right […]

13/04/2013
Mark
Business Advisory Services, Uncategorized
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Since the economic market became tougher in 2008 it has become much harder for small business owners to remain enthusiastic about their businesses. To lead their businesses through these tough times, business owners have had to ask themselves some tough questions to keep things fresh and exciting. When things are going well, business owners only […]

06/04/2013
Mark
Business Advisory Services, Information Technology
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How often do you wish had a way to achieve much more but with less? It’s time to stop wishing – here are 5 tools that I have found useful to make my life easier. Say goodbye to password frustration! LastPass is a tool that I have personally used for several years. If you’re like […]

You And Your Business Idea

One age-old question has puzzled many entrepreneurs to this very day – “what does it take for my business to succeed?” Many budding entrepreneurs, with aspirations of succeeding, dive headfirst into their new business venture. Some triumph; others fail. With so much uncertainty in the current economy, many hopeful entrepreneurs may have to toil hard […]

How good are you at customer retention?

Retaining customers has never been more important than it is today. A lot of businesses take pride in being excellent at customer acquisition. Some business owners even use this as a primary measure of their success. It’s probably a good time to ask yourself how much time and effort you actually spend in acquiring new […]

4 tips to survive a weak economy

Like the Auckland weather, it’s often just as difficult to predict the economic climate accurately. During a recession or economic downturn, disaster can quickly strike small business entrepreneurs who are not prepared to weather the storm. Fortunately, all is not lost. You can stay strong in lean times and help is often at hand to […]

Your bank manager – friend or foe?

Maintaining a good businesses relationship with a financial institution (such as a bank, credit card company, etc) has always been important. This is becoming more prevalent as many lenders are consolidating, borrowing becomes harder and options become scarcer. In the past, we may have regarded this relationship as a partnership, where each party stood […]