Zesty Business Essentials

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Helping businesses streamline operations with trusted bookkeeping, payroll & office admin

Every hour you spend trying to figure out backend admin is an hour you’re not serving clients, growing your business, or...
28/05/2026

Every hour you spend trying to figure out backend admin is an hour you’re not serving clients, growing your business, or making money.

At some point, there’s a crossroads: keep “saving money” by doing it all yourself, or invest in the right support and tools—and finally move forward.

Your time is valuable. You’re the CEO.

You’re the only one who can grow your business. So stop holding onto the tasks that don’t move the needle.

We’re here to take care of the rest.

Book a free call with me and we'll talk about what's happening in your business and if we can help. Link in the comments.

Living in a different part of the world has not held Jess and I back from this mentorship relationship! As Jess began h...
27/05/2026

Living in a different part of the world has not held Jess and I back from this mentorship relationship!

As Jess began her Virtual Assistant journey in Germany, I have mentored her through the start-up journey.

It's so great to be part of this business journey - and if you're an English speaking business which has dealings with Germany (or visaversa) and would like a Virtual Assistant whose fluent in both languages, by all means contact Jess!

Are you looking for someone to get you unstuck in your business? Book a 90min strategy session with me here! Link in the comments!

Perplexity and I have had a project this weekend. We're migrating the team from my beloved ZohoMail to Outlook, which wi...
24/05/2026

Perplexity and I have had a project this weekend. We're migrating the team from my beloved ZohoMail to Outlook, which will allow us to make better use of AI and integrations.

It started at 6:30am Saturday morning and at 6pm Sunday night I'm still here. I tried using a tool SysTools but with failures that gave me no details to help resolve, Perplexity and I started python coding, with version history being kept in Notion.

It's been a mission... we're almost there!

Let's hope we have emails on Monday morning!!

🤓

You can’t scale on spreadsheets and sticky notes.They might have worked in the beginning—when you were figuring things o...
21/05/2026

You can’t scale on spreadsheets and sticky notes.

They might have worked in the beginning—when you were figuring things out, doing it all yourself, and hustling to make it work.

But now? They’re holding you back.

Without systems, your business will always depend on your time.

And that’s a ceiling no one wants to hit.

If you’re serious about growth, the systems have to come first.

Not just tech for the sake of it—but tools that save time, processes that reduce stress, and a team who knows how to keep things running.

That’s what we build with you at Zesty.

Structure that gives you breathing room, clarity, and the freedom to lead.

Let’s build systems that support your next chapter. Book a discovery call. Link in the comments >

𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘏𝘈𝘓𝘍 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘴.There has been a massi...
19/05/2026

𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘏𝘈𝘓𝘍 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘴.

There has been a massive surge in invoice scamming in the last few years - especially with the changed reliance on technology for all parts of our businesses.

One of the major causes is the use of the same insecure password for every login of your business.

Here are our three tips to help reduce invoice scams

𝟭) Confirm the bank account on invoices: if you're recieving PDF invoices in you email and you notice the bank account number has changed, RING the business at the other side and confirm the change do not email them!

If PDFs have been intercepted and the bank account number changed, then the business may not know, and their email may have been hacked. Ring and confirm what you see, and maybe you've just alerted them to bing hacked.

𝟮) 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 on all your devices which generates a unique password AND saves it across devices. We recommend KEEPER SECURITY. You can securely share passwords with teams, share secure files with timeouts, and nominate someone to be a secondary backup in case of emergency.

𝟯) 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝟮-𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 which can be kept on a seperate device or within KEEPER SECURITY and make sure your backup emails or phone numbers are correct and up to date.

One client I worked with was locked out of their Xero account because they did not have the correct backup phone number associated with the account, and their phone was stolen. This made resetting the authentication very difficult. Create a good password/access recovery system!

𝟰) 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮. For those using Xero we recommend XportMyData and can buld this weekly backup service into our bookkeeping packages. If you do fall victim to hacking or scamming, you will have a record of when the issue may have happened and whose access was compromised.

𝟱) 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Make sure your whole team, including any external support partners. Make sure you have a plan of how you want passwords to be managed.

Book a free call with me and we'll talk about what's happening in your business and if we can help

Link in the comments >

I mentored Adrienne at the beginning phase of starting her business; you know that time on your journey when you are rev...
13/05/2026

I mentored Adrienne at the beginning phase of starting her business; you know that time on your journey when you are revving to go, AND have so much to learn!

While The Night Shift is no longer operating, it was so lovely to mentor Adrienne and see her business grow.

Are you looking for someone to get you unstuck in your business? Book a 90min strategy session with me here!
Link in the comments!

Payroll Nightmares? Read This Before You Switch! Payroll should make your life easier, not harder. But if you’re battlin...
11/05/2026

Payroll Nightmares? Read This Before You Switch!

Payroll should make your life easier, not harder. But if you’re battling errors, missing PAYE filings, or confusing software, you’re not alone.

Before you jump ship to a new system, here’s what you need to know:

Not all payroll software is created equal – some handle compliance better than others.

Switching isn’t just about features – a messy transition can lead to costly payroll mistakes.

Payroll errors can be expensive – we’ve seen businesses lose $$$ in back payments and disputes!

The fix? Get expert advice before making the switch! We help business owners get payroll right from the start—without the stress.

Our experienced payroll team also works alongside Payroll Auditor Karyn Campbell of Payroll Consult to ensure a second set of eyes over any historical calculations.

From there we help ensure your pay cycle is right for your business and your employees, your process is correct and compliant, and then we can move into carrying out your payroll according to your business needs.

Need help? Let’s chat!

Book a discovery meeting with Heidi - link in the comments



https://zestyessentials.co.nz/

When your friends see special things and can't help but send them ☺️🍋Thanks Natasha 🥰
08/05/2026

When your friends see special things and can't help but send them ☺️🍋

Thanks Natasha 🥰

Working alongside Gina from G-Gees Sustainable fashion has been so much fun and I feel so privileged to be on this journ...
06/05/2026

Working alongside Gina from G-Gees Sustainable fashion has been so much fun and I feel so privileged to be on this journey with her.

Watching Gina, her brand and her business grow is inspiring; especially seeing what Gina creates and the amazing people she works with. Her clothing creations are second to none and watching her make space in reclaiming fashion for all bodies is awe-inspiring.

Thank you for this amazing review Gina! Can't wait to see where our journey together takes us! ❤️

Renee Thorstensen – 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿⭐ Xero Advisor Certified ⭐Renee has years of experience as an assistant accountant, devel...
03/05/2026

Renee Thorstensen – 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿
⭐ Xero Advisor Certified ⭐

Renee has years of experience as an assistant accountant, developing her expertise in all things bookkeeping & accounting including:

Cash flow management
Bank reconciliations
GST & PAYE filling,
Accounts payable and receivable,
IMS payroll for 250 employees,
Stock control,
Support for multiple branches
General administration duties.

Joining us from the Manawatū, Renee has completed her Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting.

Ready to outsource your bookkeeping? Book your Discovery Call. Link in the comments

You’ve built something great... now it’s getting bigger than one person can handle.When your business starts growing fas...
30/04/2026

You’ve built something great... now it’s getting bigger than one person can handle.

When your business starts growing faster than you can keep up, it’s time to bring in a team that can hit the ground running.

At Zesty BE, we don’t just wait for instructions, we take initiative. Our experienced team knows how to pick up the ball and run with it, so you can finally step back, catch your breath, and focus on what’s next.

Whether it’s streamlining systems, sorting your books, or supporting you with strategic planning, we’ve got you.

Let’s take some weight off your shoulders.

Book your discovery call. Link in the comments.

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