The Minimum Wage rates increase on 1 April. Great time to review your pay rates and undertake a sanity check of your review. See what Leaine's 3 Top Tips are here....
2023 has been challenging in NZ these first 2 months! Flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle wreaking havoc across the North Island. Natural disasters like these highlight small businesses vulnerability as they try and respond for both their personal and work situation; often with limited cashflow and...
Almost at the end of 2022. Time to reflect, and look forward. Most importantly spend time with friends and family and take a well-earned breather. ...
MBIE and Xero teamed up to provide a great webinar. Using a road trip theme they illustrated some great tips and ideas on avoiding burnout. The webinar provides practical ways small business owners and their employees can support their wellbeing from wellbeing pioneer Dr Elizabeth Berryman....
Getting to grips with key accounting concepts can help explain the theory in practical terms for accounts and bookkeeping work. One of Smart Books courses is The Accounting Equation. Learn smart with Leaine! ...
Absolutely delighted! Four years a finalist and this time the winner. Jones Business Solutions founder, Leaine Jones, testaments her success to having a wonderful supportive community around her - family, clients, business processionals, Xero (the people and the software) and her bookkeeping community. See Xero's...
As a long standing ICNZB member, Jones Business Solutions founder Leaine Jones is right behind the global recognition of the fantastic work bookkeepers all around the job do - every single day. Check out this great article from ICNZB which gives an interesting timeline of...
Smart Books is delighted to have had so many new member signups in the past few weeks. Congratulations to Gina from The Farm Office – she is the 50th Smart Bookies Club member. A Xero goodie bag is heading Gina’s way. Want to know more...
Topic that came up while sharing client onboarding insights last week was maintaining client privacy. Are you familiar with your obligations under the Privacy Act? Check it out and enrol for the courses that are relevant for you and your business. We recommend making compulsory for...
Really useful link for business owners to check out that explains the what and how to of cashflow management. Great time to evaluate the first half of the financial year's results. Check it out here. ...