Things worth knowing.
Plain-English notes on the questions business owners actually ask us — no jargon, no filler.
What the Bank Really Wants to See Before Approving Business Finance
When business owners think about bank finance, they often focus on the big question first.
Read the articleClient Concentration Risk: When One Big Customer Becomes a Big Business Problem
Landing a major client can feel like a breakthrough.
ReadHow to Tell if Your Team Is Actually Profitable
A busy team is not always a profitable team.
ReadWhy Revenue Growth Can Hide a Margin Problem
It is visible, easy to measure, and often treated as the clearest sign that a business is moving in the right direction. More sales usually feel like…
ReadWhy Some Businesses Stay Busy but Never Get Ahead
For many business owners, being busy feels like proof that things are working.
ReadACC Refunds
We’re pleased to announce that Convex Accounting has entered a strategic partnership with Accelerate Engine Limited, specialists in ACC levy reviews and…
ReadCapital Gains Tax
Understanding Labour’s Proposed Capital Gains Tax: What You Need to Know
ReadThe 5 Processes Every 10–20 Person Business Has to Get Right
Once you hit 10–20 staff, something changes.
ReadProcess Improvement: The Unlock for 10–20 FTE Businesses
At Convex Accounting, we see it all the time: businesses with 10–20 staff hit a wall. Everything worked when you were smaller, but now every process —…
ReadBenchmarking Insights for NZ's Architecture & Engineering Sector
If you're running an architectural or engineering firm in New Zealand, you already know the industry is evolving fast. Staying competitive means more than…
ReadIs Your Business Pricing Correctly? A Simple Test
Pricing is one of those critical decisions every business owner faces. Get it right, and your business thrives; get it wrong, and you’ll find yourself…
ReadInstant 20% Tax Write-Off for New Assets
On Budget Day, 22 May 2025, the Government announced a suite of tax measures aimed at stimulating investment. Central to these is the new “Investment…
ReadFrom Yesterday to Today: Refreshing Your Budget
June marks the end of the first quarter of the financial year. It's a critical time to re-evaluate and reforecast your budget – identify how you’re…
ReadNavigating the End of the Financial Year
As we sail closer to the end of the financial year, it's the perfect time to tidy up our financial decks. This isn't just about getting through tax time;…
ReadNavigating Your Business Finances: What You Should Expect from Your vCFO
Financials need to take yesterday’s information, combined with where you are today, to predict the future financial position. For many businesses, this is…
ReadIn the Know: Insights from Xero on the Current Business Landscape
The recent release of the Xero Small Business Index report for New Zealand, spanning July to September 2023, offers a wealth of information about the…
ReadSwap a your Business Plan for a Dynamic Blueprint
We all know the drill with old-school business plans – they're like those long emails from the bank that nobody reads. You're supposed to have this…
ReadCashflow: Keeping Your Profit in Your Bank Account
You work hard to make money for your business. But do you know where it goes? Sometimes, you may look at your bank account and wonder why it doesn’t match…
ReadCarbon Accounting: What you need to know
Carbon accounting is a way of measuring how much greenhouse gas your business produces. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat in…
ReadChoosing a new accountant?
Finding a new accountant can be daunting.
ReadScenario Planning
How are you feeling these days? I know, it’s crazy out there. Elections, inflation, unemployment…you name it. It seems like nothing is certain anymore.…
ReadeInvoicing
You've probably seen some stuff in the media about eInvoicing. We wanted to quickly run you through what eInvoicing actually is and how you can turn it on.
ReadEnd of Financial Year Checklist
With the new financial year approaching, you need to check your financial information and gather all documentation we’ll need to complete your accounts…
ReadMinimum Wage - How it relates to Budgeting
Last week, I (Hamish) was in a meeting for around 45 minutes. Afterwards, I checked my phone and saw missed calls from seven different customers. For me…
ReadEconomic Uncertainty
It's stressful and there's a few businesses we're working with who are kind of wondering how to keep the lights on. If we can find any good news in this,…
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