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Jerome Jacobs at Rise Advisory Helping decision makers get in control of their business success. www.riseadvisory.co.nz

Rise Advisory has been developed over time to help small business leaders understand and respond to common causes for concern including new legislation and regulatory changes, staffing issues, rapid advances in communications and media, shifts in market expectations, climate change, and global competition. Utilising the combined strength of experienced Business Coaches/ Advisors and specially designed Programmes we provide on-the-job guidance which systematically moves a business owner's abilities up in achievable levels. Whilst the majority of our clients are small businesses that have been in business for 2-10 years, the Programme also works with more established businesses helping them to carry out due diligence and look at planned growth and maximised profit. Our approach is consultative in that we fit the Programme to the needs of the individual business owner and seek reports and feedback regularly to ensure the process is working for the client, and that they are comfortable. We also use NLP (neuro linguistic programming) which is a proven technique in leadership development which results in self-monitored and self-directed behaviour change.

Before you rush into the next job, have a look at how the last one actually performed. Did the labour hours match your q...
19/10/2026

Before you rush into the next job, have a look at how the last one actually performed. Did the labour hours match your quote?

Were all the variations recorded and charged? And knowing what you know now, would you quote that job the same way again?

You might be surprised by what you find.

Job costing isn't about finding someone to blame. It's about understanding what happened and making improvements before the next job starts.

In our latest article, we also share how better pricing systems and margin tracking formed part of the work Jerome did with Craig at Fever Pitch Building Services.

Sometimes improving profit isn't about winning more work. It's about getting better results from the work you've already got.

Read the article:
https://riseadvisory.co.nz/job-costing-trade-businesses/

15/10/2026

Finished last season as champion 🏆

The new season started back at Hampton Downs, and this is how the day ended up: 4 wins from 4 and a new lap record 🏁


More work is not always the answer.If your business is already busy but profit still feels tight, it may be worth lookin...
05/10/2026

More work is not always the answer.

If your business is already busy but profit still feels tight, it may be worth looking at what you are getting from the team, pricing and systems you already have.

A small improvement in pricing, better labour recovery, tighter cost control or more work through your existing team can sometimes make a bigger difference than simply chasing another chunk of turnover.

Before adding another person, another vehicle or another layer of overhead, ask:

Could the business we already have be performing better?

Our latest article looks at the different levers trade business owners can use to improve profit without automatically making the business bigger.

Read the full article: https://riseadvisory.co.nz/get-more-from-what-you-have/

22/09/2026

A lot of my work happens between the meetings.

Driving to sites, catching up with business owners, understanding what’s actually happening inside their business and figuring out where we can make things better.

No two businesses are exactly the same - and that’s probably why I still love doing this. 🚗💨

More sales is only one way to improve profit.For many trade businesses, there are several other levers worth looking at ...
20/09/2026

More sales is only one way to improve profit.

For many trade businesses, there are several other levers worth looking at first:
• Pricing
• Existing team capacity
• Cost of sales
• Labour recovery
• Overheads

A 2% pricing improvement here, a little more work through the current team there, tighter control of materials and better recovery of paid hours can add up quickly.

You do not always need one dramatic change.

Sometimes several practical improvements create a much better business without adding another layer of cost and complexity.
Our latest article looks at where that extra profit could already be hiding.

Read the full article: https://riseadvisory.co.nz/get-more-from-what-you-have/

19/09/2026

POV: Helping trade businesses reach their potential

There’s something pretty cool about helping good trade businesses become great businesses.

Better systems. Better teams. Better margins. More control.
I get to work alongside business owners who are bloody good at what they do and help them build a business that actually reaches its potential.
That’s what I get to call work. 🤝

17/09/2026

Most people probably don’t expect their business coach to spend his weekends racing a Daihatsu 😂🏁
But for me, life can’t just be about business.

I love building businesses, helping people grow and pushing for the next level - but I also think you need something outside of work that you genuinely love doing.

For me, that’s racing.

A little different from the usual business coach content… but that’s kind of the point. 😂

Is your business busy… but still difficult to control?The problem might not be that you need to add more.You may actuall...
06/09/2026

Is your business busy… but still difficult to control?

The problem might not be that you need to add more.

You may actually need to remove a few things. Spring is often when enquiries pick up, projects start moving and the run towards Christmas begins.

But more work won’t fix weak systems, poor pricing or an owner who is still wearing every hat.

In fact, it usually puts even more pressure on them.

Our latest article looks at how to give your business a practical spring clean before the busy season arrives.

Sometimes preparing for growth isn’t about adding more.

It’s about removing what’s getting in the way.

Read more: https://riseadvisory.co.nz/spring-clean-your-business/

30/08/2026

There are 3 stages beyond survival, moving from having controls in place to the next level of growth/scale mode, always with exit in mind.

Before the busy season arrives, it’s worth asking a simple question:What is taking up time, money or energy without crea...
20/08/2026

Before the busy season arrives, it’s worth asking a simple question:

What is taking up time, money or energy without creating enough value in return?

For many trade and construction businesses, the answer is found in outdated pricing, unprofitable work, unfinished admin, unclear responsibilities or too much still sitting with the owner.

A business spring clean doesn’t mean changing everything. It means clearing out what is no longer helping the business move forward.

Start small:
• One thing to stop
• One thing to finish
• One thing to improve

Sometimes the best way to prepare for growth is not to add more.

It’s to remove what’s getting in the way.

Read more: https://riseadvisory.co.nz/spring-clean-your-business/

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