Earlier in October was Mental Health Awareness week. As business leaders it is our responsibility to maintain good mental health, both in ourselves and our teams. Ten good mental health tips include: Care for your body – eat good food, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get enough sleep. Read More
Continue ReadingQ2 CEO, Ann Cooper-Smith, is joining the MOYB ride in February 2020. She’ll ride the 5000km from Auckland to Invercargill and back on her Harley Davidson Slim S, to raise funds and awareness for Mens’ Mental Health. MOYB (not to be confused with MYOB!!) is defined by Google as “to… Read More
Continue ReadingNew Zealand has one of the highest rates of family trusts in the world – which would lead you to assume we have a pretty good handle on how they work. Surprisingly, many of the 300,000 to 500,000 trusts in New Zealand are poorly-maintained and ineffective. So, why do so… Read More
Continue ReadingAs any small business owner knows, the right accountant is crucial for managing the financial side of your business. They’ll help set up your accounting and payroll systems, as well as sort out your annual accounting and tax. But that’s just the beginning! A great accountant will also help you… Read More
Continue ReadingAs a tradie, you’ll be well aware of how important it is to understand the financial side of your business. But at the end of a busy day, going through all those numbers is often the last thing you feel like doing! Monitoring your financial health is absolutely vital for… Read More
Continue ReadingAre you a busy business owner? Why should you improve your financial intelligence? Running a business without understanding your numbers is like driving a car without a steering wheel. As any business owner should know, there’s a direct correlation between financial literacy (what Q2 call financial intelligence) and business… Read More
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