JBSL founder, Leaine Jones, has a great network of like-minded professionals to discuss challenges and solutions with, and often refer clients to them for the specialist services they provide. In 2021 Leaine found out about Tradie Terms®, and promptly recommended a new-to-business sole trader painter purchase...
At the end of July the annual ICNZB conference is being held in Christchurch. Bookkeepers from all over NZ will be in attendance to network, learn new things, and soak up the wealth of professional and inspriational advice on offer. 2022 sees Smart Books as...
Leaine Jones, owner of Jones Busienss Solutions and Smart Books, is a finalist for 2 of the 2022 ICNZB Awards. In particular receiving a nomination for the Service to Bookkeeping Award is a real honour. She is also a finalist for the Bookkeeping Trainer of...
Inland Revenue have just released their updated mileage rates. Check out the options here. Tier 1 rate is 83c, with Tier 2 differing depending on the vehicle type. need help deciphering? - get in touch. ...
Are you running out of days and nights to get all the back office work for your business completed - or running out of time to do what you are best at? Great article here on why you may want to outsource your bookkeeping. Some...
(Financial year that is!) Don't leave it until April or May - get ready for 1 April now. We can help you get all set up and ready to go! Leaine will have a chat with you to find out what you and your business are...
The beginning of a new calendar year is often when we plan for our business and make changes to how we will work, what we will sell, and make hiring decisions - just a few examples. A key area of this process is the cashflow...
2021 has been quite a year! All the best for a safe and happy holiday break....
The new framework is a challenge for all of us - and being in business just got harder! Make sure you are well informed with the official information and resources that you need. A good idea is to look at each 'traffic light' stage and...
We absolutely love what we do and working with our wonderful clients and alongside our amazing software partners and business network. We are delighted to once again receive a Finalist nomination for the Xero Awards. Congratulations to all the finalists - we are in great...