Drive Accounting NZ

21/11/2024

Huge congratulations to Mitre 10 Mega Wanaka, winners of the Excellence in Customer Experience Award at the recent Wānaka Business Chamber Awards Night. We were delighted to support this award that celebrates Wānaka businesses that put customers first, go the extra mile and show genuine care. Congratulations again! 👏

07/11/2024

We’re excited to celebrate local businesses in Wanaka 🎉

🌟 A Big Thank You to Drive Accounting NZ, Sponsor of the Excellence in Customer Service Award! 🌟

The Wānaka Business Chamber is proud to recognise Drive Accounting as the sponsor for our Excellence in Customer Experience Award this year. Drive Accounting, with offices in Wānaka and Christchurch, offers a complete range of accounting services—bookkeeping, tax, budgeting, payroll, and more. They’re dedicated to giving local businesses the financial insights and support they need to drive forward with confidence.

"Here at Drive Accounting we know people are the heart of any business. We are sponsoring the Wānaka Chamber Excellence in Customer Experience Award to celebrate business owners who put their customers first, go the extra mile, and show genuine care for the people who do business with them.

All businesses, no matter what flavour, thrive when they take care of people. To us customer service means excellent communication, connection and capability. We want to shine a light on those doing this well in our Wānaka business community. A tip of the hat to all business owners, you are making our town a better place to live.

We look forward to crowning this year’s recipient of the Excellence in Customer Experience Award in November." - Drive Accounting

Best of luck to the finalists for the Excellence in Customer Experience Award:
Mitre 10 Mega Wanaka
Wanaka Wastebusters
Next Chapter Wanaka

18/10/2024

If you want to drive your business forward you need smart cashflow planning.
• Get on top of your invoicing. When you invoice is key.
• Be direct and fair with your customers. Don’t be a pushover.
• Keep your accounts up to date.

11/10/2024

This month’s top tip for small business owners * Stay Organised *
Proper documentation, time management, and automating repeatable tasks can mean the difference between boom and bust.

• Keep accurate records of business finances
• Stay on top of administrative tasks
• Plan ahead in every aspect of your business

04/10/2024

Looking after your finances doesn’t need to be stressful. Read our blog for 5 tips on how to reduce your financial stress and find time to do what you love! https://bit.ly/4eK7scr

01/10/2024

🌟New client portal🌟

We are introducing a new client portal for communication. It’s a safer and more efficient way to handle your accounting needs. It simplifies the process for you and provides you with more flexibility. When you comment or ask questions we are immediately notified and can take action. This eliminates the need for email and keeps important information in one place.

Read our newsletter (in your inboxes this week) to find out more or contact us with questions.

27/09/2024

🌟Excited about AI for your small business? 🌟

Read Xero’s guide to AI for small businesses – designed to help you understand how AI can help your business and what to look out for!

https://www.xero.com/nz/resources/ai-guides/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFMjxtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaLRWQEWcQ8DjloQf72GBxtpfe9c53rxkahsZJaUjiBE2jUnCOujx5yHRg_aem_7W-mp2i-jKffa3NuH9cguQ

20/09/2024

In case you missed it - Xero have just launched new business plans designed to provide you with easier access to the tools to help run your business efficiently. There are 3 new plans as well as an enhanced Ultimate plan. Add-ons are no longer sold separately; instead that functionality is included in new plans.

🌟 Ignite plan: If you are just starting out or a self-employed individual this plan offers basic accounting tools.

🌴Grow Plan: For self-employed and growing businesses this plan features automated accounting, payroll, and expense tracking for one person per month.

🧰Comprehensive Plan: For businesses with employees this plan offers streamlined accounting and information to help you make confident business decisions.

🌞Ultimate Plan: Includes accounting, payroll and forecasting tools for businesses with employees to plan for future growth.

For more details got to https://www.xero.com/nz/campaign/new-plans/ or contact us to find the best plan for your business.

07/08/2024

Brand Building:

➘Support a local cause: Partner with a local non-profit or charity that aligns with your brand values. This demonstrates social responsibility and attracts customers who share those values.

➘Host community events: Organise workshops, networking events, or other gatherings to connect with potential customers and build brand awareness.

➘Develop a unique brand voice: Let your brand personality shine through in your marketing materials and communications. Humor, storytelling, or using a specific tone of voice can help you stand out.

➘Embrace social media trends: Participate in relevant social media trends and challenges to stay at the forefront of customer engagement.

➘Get creative with collaborations: Partner with businesses in non-competing industries to reach new audiences and offer unique products or services.

Remember: The key is to be creative, think outside the box, and experiment to find what works best for your unique business and target audience.

04/08/2024

Customer Service & Operations:

➘Offer rewards programs with a twist: Go beyond traditional points for purchases. Offer rewards for customer engagement, referrals, or completing surveys.

➘Surprise and delight your customers: Send unexpected thank you gifts, handwritten notes, or birthday wishes to build loyalty.

➘Offer flexible work arrangements: Attract top talent and improve employee satisfaction by offering remote work options or flexible hours.

➘Focus on customer experience: Go the extra mile to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently. Implement a system for gathering customer feedback to improve your offerings.

➘Outsource non-essential tasks: Free up your time and resources by outsourcing tasks like bookkeeping, social media management, or web design.