At some point, almost every business owner asks the same question, usually quietly, almost as an aside: "I just wish my team cared as much as I do."
Underneath that sentence is something heavier than frustration. It's the specific loneliness of carrying the weight of something. The risk, the vision, the responsibility, while the people around you move through it like it's just a job.Because for them, it is just a job. Un...
Wage increases and pay reviews shouldn’t create tension. But in many small businesses, they do.
Pay conversations are rarely just about money. They usually carry something else: Pressure on margins. Concern about setting precedent. Uncertainty about what is actually being rewarded. Most business owners want to reward performan...
Late January/February is a strange time for business owners.
You’re technically “back”, but not fully back.
The pace hasn’t quite returned. The phone is quieter. There’s a bit of mental space again, often for the first time in a long while. And for many owners, this is when a familiar thought starts to surface: “This feels like the year I need to make more sense of the busin...
That Pay Rise You’re About to Approve? Read This First
One of the most uncomfortable moments for a business owner isn’t a bad month or a tough customer...It’s sitting across the table from a good employee, knowing their expenses are rising faster than their pay, and wondering whether saying “yes” to a pay increase today,...
Running a business in New Zealand today requires resilience, adaptability, and no small amount of grit. Between labour shortages, rising costs, operational pressure, competitive markets, and the seemingly endless demands from customers, staff, and administration — it’s n...
If you own a business in New Zealand and you’re over 50, what you’re about to read is one of the most important messages you’ll hear this year.You’ve survived Covid. You’ve pushed through labour shortages, inflation, rising costs, and constant operational pressure....
At BSP Advisory we deal with many New Zealand businesses across a broad range of industries and one of the common questions we get is “How much should I sell my business for and when is the best time to sell?”These are important questions — but they can only be answere...
We interviewed 1,500 business owners and asked: “If you could change one thing in your business, what would it be?”
Running a business in New Zealand is not for the faint-hearted.Covid, labour shortages, recruitment difficulties, supply chain pressures, rising costs — all piled onto an already demanding role for owner-operators. So, we recently checked in with over 1,500 business owners...
When people search for business mentors Hamilton or business advisors Hamilton, they’re often looking for one thing: Clarity. Clarity about growth, leadership, value — and ultimately, how to exit their business with a financially satisfying result, without no stress.I ha...
Exit & Succession Planning is your Roadmap to Building a Lasting Legacy of Success.
Whether you're considering stepping back in the next five years or are looking to grow your business and secure its future, Exit and Succession Planning is a critical area deserving attention.Learn what exit & succession planning is, why it matters and 6 key steps for ef...
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