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Little Black Books NZ

Name: Little Black Books NZ
Address: Devonport, Auckland, 0624, NZ
Telephone: +642040757026
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Helping businesses remove the overwhelm around their monthly bookkeeping and build better businesses and better lifestyles
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14/06/2025

Busy. Booked. But broke?

If cash is flying out faster than it’s coming in and you’ve got no idea why, you’re not alone.

We see this all the time with coaches and creatives.

So we broke it down: the 7 key (but often hidden) causes of poor cashflow.

💸 No fluff.
💸 No boring finance speak.
💸 Just real talk + actionables.

👇 Drop the word Cashflow below and I’ll DM you the freebie.
(Or hit the link in bio to grab it now.)

13/01/2025

🎁 Need this? It’s all yours.

Ready to finally focus on your cashflow?

This cashflow guide will take you from overwhelmed to confident; it’s full of tactics so you can improve cashflow in 7 areas in your business.

If you have left anything in 2024, let it be these habits that hurt your cashflow:

• Not following up on unpaid invoices and failed payments
• Making late payments leading to penalties or paying invoices twice
• Having too much cash tied up in stock
• Over drawing on cashflow
• Not reviewing your books
• Not understanding your pricing and margins and how this affects your profit

Why wait? Grab it here and get results 👉 [https://www.littleblackbooks.co.nz/resources / DM CASHFLOW and I’ll send it to you!].

It’s free. It’s yours. It’s waiting.

12/01/2025

What will your industry look like in 2025?

Here is what Chat GPT predicts for bookkeeping: it will continue to evolve with advancements in technology, regulatory changes and shifting client expectations: (what are your thoughts?)

Read on to know what to anticipate in these areas:

#1 Increased Automation:
- AI and Machine learning
- OCR and Scanning Technology – advanced optical character recognition (OCR) will further streamline processing of invoices, receipts and bank statements
- AI tools will analyse financial trends, offering tailored suggestions to help businesses optimise their expenses, pricing, or investment strategies

👉We are already using AI tools for tailored financial advice for clients, I’d like to see more improvement in the scanning technology.

#2 Enhanced Focus on Advisory Services
- With automation handling transactional work, bookkeepers will focus more on advisory roles, proving insights into cashflow, budgeting and strategic planning

👉We are well positioned for this and already provide business planning, quarterly coaching, monthly management meetings, and cashflow and budgeting services.
All of our successful and growing clients utilise these services.

#3 Regulatory changes and Compliance:
- More digital reporting requirements may be introduced ie e-invoicing systems

👉Bookkeepers will need to stay informed about local and international compliance rules to keep clients compliant, this is one of our top priorities. With 2025's evolving compliance stands, securing expert bookkeeping now can save costly errors later.

#4 Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- With more data in the cloud, cybersecurity will be a key concern. Bookkeepers will need to adopt strong security measures and educate clients on best practices.

👉In our practice, we use Practice Protect

#5 Sustainability and ESG Reporting
- Bookkeepers may be called upon to track metrics related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives as businesses prioritize sustainability

👉This will be new to us and an area we want to learn and give support on.

Whats your take on this?

02/06/2024

Thinking about tackling your own bookkeeping to save money? Think again!

While it might seem like a cost-effective solution, DIY bookkeeping might not save you as much as you think. Here are a few reasons why hiring a professional bookkeeper could be a smarter choice:

🦩Saves you time
🦩Accuracy in your Financial Statements
🦩No missed due dates
🦩More than just bookkeeping, adding value to your bottom line

S xx

04/02/2024

Better business, Better Lifestyle

This is why I’m a bookkeeper.

Its as simple as that.

I help small businesses like yours achieve financial goals by taking bookkeeping off of your plate and giving you the insights you need to build your business.

We start with the bookkeeping then we go into the Financial Reports, look at cashflow and make sure your business can achieve your lifestyle goals.

Want to chat about how I can help you in 2024?

03/02/2024

If your 2024 involves growth, you need to read this.

If you want to grow, bookkeeping is your greatest ally.

I mean, of course, I was going to say that, but let me explain why.

Your bookkeeping isn’t just about crunching numbers. By keeping detailed financial records, you can identify which areas of your business are performing well and deserve more investment.

Without that information, how can you know how you will grow?

At Little Black Books NZ we help small business owners like you, achieve their goals through strong financial management.

Do you want to chat?

Link in bio to get in touch

02/02/2024

hey there,

I’m Sarah Burgess and I’m a bookkeeper and Management Accountant. I started Little Black Books in 2018 because I wanted a better lifestyle - that involved both my family life and my career.

As a business owner, I’m obsessed with helping you understand the numbers in your business, because, with a better business, you get a better lifestyle.

Bookkeeping isn’t just about number crunching, it’s about what you can do as a business owner once you know those numbers.

If you have big goals, like I did when I started my business, I’d love to talk to you about how I can support you.

01/02/2024

You’re not as successful as you want to be.

You can’t make decisions.

Why?

As a business owner, you’re constantly making decisions, which is critical for the success of your business. Having accurate financial records at your disposal is essential to make the right choices.

But if your bookkeeping isn’t up to scratch, you won’t have the information you need. You won’t know if your expenses are rising every month, you won’t notice that your cash balances are dwindling.

If you want to make better decisions without second-guessing yourself, we'd love to chat about your bookkeeping.

Link in bio to get in touch

31/01/2024

This month at Little Black Books NZ we’ve been speaking to many of our clients about their tax bills, something that often wipes out a big chunk of cash for small business owners.

The good news is that those who’ve been working with us for some time, already have that cash saved, so there’s no scratching around or last minute panic calls to Inland Revenue.

As your bookkeeper, our role is more than recording transactions. We keep track of what your GST and PAYE bill is likely to be, so you can save accordingly - remember, tax is just money you’re keeping hold of before you pay it over to IRD, it’s not really yours, but that’s often something learnt over time.

If you need more support with cash flow planning this year, join us now.

29/01/2024

Are you working hard enough?

Business owners put in grit, determination, and a whole lot of passion fueling their businesses every day.

But when it comes to your bookkeeping, working harder doesn't need to mean longer hours. It's about working smarter, streamlining processes, and maximising efficiency through automation.

At Little Black Books NZ we love helping small businesses work harder in a smart way. We're all about clearing financial clutter, simplifying your accounts, and giving you a clear picture of your financial health. Our goal is to give you every piece of information you need to be able to make the right decisions for your business in real time.

If you know your bookkeeping is harder than it needs to be, let’s chat. Link in Bio

28/01/2024

Today we’re decluttering our workspaces and as we head towards the new financial year, It's the perfect time for small business owners like you to start the year afresh too.

Cleaning your desk not only means a tidier workspace but also a clearer mind. And trust us, nothing makes a bookkeeper happier than organised records.

Want to see an end to that paper? We can get you on software too. At Little Black Books, we use Hubdoc so you can log your invoices and receipts electronically, meaning even less clutter in 2024. Want to find out how we can make this year even more successful? Speak to us, your trusted bookkeeper.

27/01/2024

How is your business doing?

If you’ve ever wondered how you can find out the answer, the answer is by doing good bookkeeping.

Sounds simple. You can track your income and expenses, great. But bookkeeping becomes essential when you realise it shows your trends and patterns over time.

For instance, are there certain times of year when your sales spike or dip? Like in January? If you know this is going to happen, if you know it’s better or worse than usual, you can plan accordingly.

Bookkeeping isn’t just about recording numbers, but understanding what those numbers mean for the future of your business.

Get the basics right.

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Devonport
Auckland
0624

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+642040757026

Website

http://www.littleblackbooks.co.nz/

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