Still Waters Bookkeeping Limited

27/10/2026

Those small monthly subscriptions can be easy to overlook.

One app here, one software tool there, and before long you may be paying for things you barely use anymore.

A quick subscription review every few months can help you spot unnecessary costs, tidy up your expenses, and make sure your money is going toward tools that are actually supporting your business.

A few minutes of reviewing now can save you more than you think.

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www.stillwatersbookkeepinglimited.co.nz

22/10/2026

Good bookkeeping should give you answers, not leave you with more questions.

When your records are clear and up to date, it becomes much easier to understand what’s happening in your business, spot issues early, and make decisions with confidence.

That clarity is what good bookkeeping is really about.

If your numbers are creating more confusion than confidence, I can help bring some order back to them.

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www.stillwatersbookkeepinglimited.co.nz

18/10/2026

Supporting a small business costs nothing, but can mean everything.

Sharing a little support for a young entrepreneur in the family who is building something on the side and working hard to earn a little extra.

If you’re able to support, follow, share, or make use of their services, it would mean a lot.

Every small business starts somewhere. 🤍

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14/10/2026

Sometimes the smallest gestures mean the most.

When a client goes out of their way to drive past your house just to pop a chocolate into your postbox because they thought, “You need to try this,” it’s a pretty lovely reminder that business is about people too.

Feeling very grateful for the thoughtful clients I get to work with… and naturally, very willing to conduct a thorough taste test. 😄🍫

11/10/2026

New week. Fresh grace.

You don’t need to have every answer before you take the first step. Some weeks begin with a clear plan, and others begin with simply trusting that the next step will become clear when you need it.

For me, that is where faith comes in.

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” - Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)

So this Monday, give yourself permission to begin without having everything figured out.

Start where you are, do what you can, and trust God with the rest.

06/10/2026

A bank feed can save time, but it can’t replace good bookkeeping.

Transactions still need to be reviewed, coded correctly, matched to the right records, checked for duplicates, and looked at in the context of your whole business.

Automation is a great tool. Human judgement is what turns the data into accurate books.

If your Xero file is starting to feel more “automatic” than organised, I can help bring some clarity back.

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www.stillwatersbookkeepinglimited.co.nz

29/09/2026

Time really does fly.

Last week my dear friend Katie messaged me to wish me a happy business birthday, and somewhere between recovering from the flu and getting back into normal life, the moment completely passed me by.

So when my NZ sister, Jeanette, invited me to join her, her sister and niece for a midweek girls’ day at Hanmer Springs, I decided that perhaps the best way to mark another year in business was to actually take the day off.

We packed ourselves into two cars and headed off on our little road trip. Naturally, I had to be in the party car with the younger girls, Danica and Isabel, because nothing says girls’ roadie quite like loud music, singing at the top of your lungs, and absolutely no concern for whether anyone is remotely in tune.

We even managed to squeeze in a few rides before the queues got too busy.

But I think the highlight of the day was being scolded by a twenty-something-year-old and told to “behave like an adult.” 😂

And really, if I can let my inner child out completely around a group of women and know I’m still loved afterwards, I’d say I’m surrounded by exactly the right people.

A very good reminder that business milestones don’t always need cake, speeches or big celebrations. Sometimes they look like a day off, a road trip, sore cheeks from laughing, and the kind of people who make life a whole lot lighter.

Here’s to another year of Still Waters.

24/09/2026

Although I’ve lived in New Zealand for many years now, South Africa will always be part of who I am.

Heritage Day is a special reminder of the beauty of our roots, our cultures, our languages, and the places that helped shape us. For me, Cape Town will always hold a special place in my heart.

Today I’m celebrating the heritage, spirit, and pride of being South African, no matter where in the world I may be.

Happy Heritage Day, South Africa. 🇿🇦

21/09/2026

There is power in rest.

This flu has forced me to slow down in a way I probably wouldn’t have chosen for myself.

And maybe that’s the lesson.

We spend so much time pushing through, solving the next problem, meeting the next obligation, and telling ourselves we’ll rest when everything is done.

But sometimes the body says enough before we do. I’m learning again that rest is not wasted time. It gives the body space to recover. It gives the mind room to quieten. And for me, it creates space to pray, reflect, and hand back to God what I was never meant to carry alone.

There is strength in knowing when to stop. There is wisdom in recuperation. And there is peace in surrender.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28 (KJV)

So for now, I’m resting, recovering, praying, and allowing myself to simply be still.

Maybe someone else needs that reminder today too.

You are allowed to rest.

14/09/2026

I haven’t been hit this hard by a nasty flu in years.

Living with chronic pain has taught me one very important lesson: listen to your body when it asks you to slow down. I know too well what happens when I push through instead of resting.

So when I started feeling sick on Friday, I knew future me would be grateful if I actually took it easy.

Current recovery mode looks like:

• My slightly adapted version of Barbara O’Neill’s “flu bomb”

• Binge-watching something familiar and easy, this time it’s the Fast & Furious movies

• Keeping my hands busy with an old craft I used to do with my grandma when I was younger. I’ve picked up cross stitch again and I’m currently making a handmade gift for someone special.

Sometimes rest is productive too.
What are your go-to flu recovery comforts or rituals?