http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.robbix.co.nz en-us Mon, 04 May 2026 23:27:02 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/post/163526/five-strategies-to-manage-rising-fuel-costs/ If you’re running a business in New Zealand, rising fuel prices are likely starting to bite. Whether you operate a fleet of vehicles, rely on regular travel, or depend on suppliers and logistics partners, higher petrol and diesel costs can quickly erode your margins.Since early 2026, global oil prices have surged following escalating conflict in the Middle East, pushing fuel prices to record levels. While some industries - like transport, logistics and delivery - feel the impact most directly,... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:26:44 +1200 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/#post163526 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/post/161482/five-ways-to-reduce-the-emotional-tax-of-running-a-business/ Recent research from Xero found that nearly 47 percent of Kiwi small business owners have considered giving up their business due to stress. *That’s not a capability issue. It’s not a motivation issue. It’s pressure. Running a business comes with what’s being called an emotional tax: The 2am wake-ups. The cash flow pressure. The rising costs. The weight of knowing it all rests on your shoulders. At Rober... Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:24:44 +1300 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/#post161482 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/post/160638/the-human-edge-coversures-jason-venu/ ... Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:26:01 +1300 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/#post160638 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/post/159727/how-can-we-support-your-business-profitability/ Turning a profit will be high on your list of goals as a business owner. And if you want to generate the best margins, that means keeping an eye on the money that’s going out of the business, as well as what’s coming in.So, how can your accountant help with this?The days where your accountant just did the bookkeeping, compiled your accounts and filed your tax return are well and truly over. Modern accounting firms are far more interested in helping you with your financial performance, your b... Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:28:57 +1300 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/#post159727 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/post/155822/what-is-the-difference-between-cashflow-and-profit/ Cashflow and profit are two of the most important financial metrics for any business. But while they’re both related to the financial performance of a company, they measure different things. Knowing the difference – and how cash and profit contribute to your success story – is a vital skill if you want your business to have the best possible financial health.The difference between cashflow and profitUnderstanding the technicalities of financial reporting can be daunting as a new entreprene... Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:39:52 +1300 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/#post155822 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/post/147358/weve-joined-dame-valeries-jammie-army/ Too many children are being admitted to Kidz First Hospital with respiratory illnesses because they live in cold damp houses. Let's put an end to this.Jammies will be given to children at Kidz First and to as many kids in the 76 primary schools supported by the Mana Kidz School Health programme. The Hospital and School Nurses are bracing for a tough, busy winter and knowing we can give a child in their care a warm pyjamas will make such a difference.You can join us by either making&nbs... Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:21:36 +1200 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/#post147358 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/post/147356/investment-boost-how-to-maximise-the-benefits-of-this-new-scheme/ As part of Budget 2025, the Minister for Finance, Nicola Willis, introduced Investment Boost - a new way for Kiwi businesses to reduce the cost of investing in new assets and equipment.Investment Boost is expected to lift NZ GDP by 1% and wages by 1.5% over the next twenty years, with half these gains in the next five years.Let’s look at the benefits of the scheme and how it could help your small business...... Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:11:37 +1200 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/#post147356 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/post/146372/upcoming-masterclass-trading-through-turbulent-times/ Robertson Bixley is joining forces with Khov Jones for a free masterclass designed to help business owners take control, reduce risk, and plan ahead during periods of economic uncertainty.When: Wednesday 16th July, 4:00pmWhere: DoubleTree by Hilton, KarakaCost: Free (Followed by informal drinks and nibbles)... Thu, 29 May 2025 12:18:47 +1200 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/#post146372 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/post/145643/the-importance-of-having-a-business-coach/ As the owner manager, the buck stops with you and that can result in all the pressures of financial management, people management, strategy and business performance ending on your shoulders. To ease this pressure, it's helpful to have a business coach. A coach can look at your business objectively as an outsider, will act as a professional shoulder to lean on, and can help you to focus on and enhance your business ideas, strategy and longer-term tactics as an owner.... Tue, 20 May 2025 14:58:15 +1200 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/#post145643 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/post/145642/reducing-the-uncertainty-performance-monitoring-and-analysis/ This creates a real challenge for your small business, making it difficult to plan ahead and understand the short to medium-term future of your financial strategy.But by monitoring and analysing your business data, it is possible to get back in control of your financial management, and to reduce some of the financial uncertainty.Good business decisions are based on solid and reliable information. That’s why it’s so important to track and monitor your business performance.Using the metrics an... Tue, 20 May 2025 14:54:19 +1200 http://www.robbix.co.nz/blog/#post145642