Whangarei Chartered Accountants - Elevate CA
Whangarei based Accountants serving Northland, Auckland and Whangarei
Elevate CA hosts regular events for business owners - including the monthly Business Owners Forum events which alternate between Auckland and Whangarei venues. A big part of the Elevate CA ethos is to share our knowledge and skills with the business community that allows us to thrive.
In line with this ethos, Elevate CA events are always free of charge - and have no strings or sales pitches attached.
Below is a full list of events hosted by Elevate CA, or events where we are involved as sponsors, supporters or presenters.
The majority of Kiwi businesses are owner managed. The shareholders are the directors - and also provide day to day management. In the early stages - and while your business is relatively small, this can be perfect. After all, no-one … [Read more...]
Without a certain appetite for risk, most business owners would instead be happily employed in someone else's business. But of course where there is risk, the worst can happen. Being a business owner involves a mix of risk and reward. … [Read more...]
Being a business owner involves a mix of risk and reward. Without a certain appetite for risk, most business owners would instead be happily employed in someone else's business. But of course where there is risk, the worst can happen. The … [Read more...]
Back in 1965, Bob Dylan wrote the song "Its alright Ma, I'm only bleeding" - the lyrics of which have morphed into the oft repeated business cliche "If your business is not growing, it's dying". Although overused, this statement is generally true. … [Read more...]
"If your business is not growing, it's dying". I'm not sure whether it was Bob Dylan or TJ Sullivan whos words were adapted into this business cliche - but it is oft repeated in business literature. Although overused, this statement is generally … [Read more...]
Divorce or separation can have far reaching or fatal consequences for your business. Typically shares in the business are matrimonial property - and their value will form part of the pool of assets to be divided. This can result … [Read more...]
Resolutions made on new years day are famous for not making it past January. To increase the chances of those business resolutions sticking, now is the time to start planning - identify exactly what it is you want to achieve next year, … [Read more...]
Managing Cashflow is top of mind for most business owners. And when times are tough, proper and innovative management of cashflow can become a matter of life and death for the business. Cashflow management can be a critical success … [Read more...]
Almost all business owners find themselves under intense pressure to do more with less. Maintaining competitiveness is a constant imperative with customers and clients typically wanting more, wanting it faster - and expecting it to cost … [Read more...]
What does it take for your business to unleash the full potential of its brand? Our panel will discuss this question from three different angles at the July 2012 Business Owners Forum event. This event will be held on 19 July at the Elevate … [Read more...]
Clinical Psychologist Richard Hughes once defined conflict as that which occurs when two opposing parties have interests or goals that appear to be incompatible. Conflict and disputes are an almost inevitable facet of business life - … [Read more...]
We hear so much in the media about unemployment, but the experience of most business owners is that there is no pool of great talent waiting at the front door. Finding and retaining good people for your business is a challenge. Of course it is … [Read more...]
Finding and retaining good people for your business is a challenge. We hear so much in the media about unemployment, but the experience of most business owners is that there is no pool of great talent waiting at the front door. Of course … [Read more...]
This event will explore some of the innovative ways your business can pay and reward your team. What are the income tax and fringe benefit tax implications of these? What works in practice and what doesn't? What are others doing in … [Read more...]
What are some of the different and innovative ways to pay and reward your team? What are the income tax and fringe benefit tax implications of these? What does employment legislation and case law have to say about these options? What … [Read more...]
What does it take for your business to unleash the full potential of its brand? Our panel will discuss this question from three different angles at the final Business Owners Forum event for 2011. This event will be held on 1 December … [Read more...]
What are Advisory Boards and do you need one? What's the difference between a formal board and an advisory board? These very good questions will be answered by a panel at this Business Owners Forum event on Thursday 17 November in … [Read more...]
What are Advisory Boards and do you need one? This very good question will be answered by a panel at this Business Owners Forum event on Thursday 20 October. This event will be held at the BNZ Partners facility on Constellation Drive, North … [Read more...]
What is Good Governance? Is it more than just a term that separates ineffective organisations from those that are operated according to best practice? What does Good Governance mean to organisations below the corporate, government or local … [Read more...]
Managing financial and operational risk is a challenge at the best of times. But in the current economic environment, businesses need some sound strategies in these areas. On 18 August, the Business Owners Forum will feature a panel … [Read more...]
Managing financial and operational risk is a challenge at the best of times. But in the current economic environment, businesses need some sound strategies in these areas. On 21 July, the Business Owners Forum will feature a panel … [Read more...]
If you're tired of competing on Price or Product, come along to get some good practical tips from our panel on how to build a better business based on Customer Loyalty. This Business Owners Forum event will be held on Thursday 16 June at … [Read more...]
Do you have a signed shareholders' agreement? Can you lay your hands on a copy? Is it up to date and relevant? What would happen if you or one of your shareholders wanted out of the business? What would happen if you or one of your … [Read more...]
What is the difference between leadership and management? What separates the great from the mediocre in business leadership? How can you hone your own leadership skills to be equal with the best? Come along to this Business Owners Forum … [Read more...]
If you're tired of competing on Price or Product, come along to get some good practical tips from our panel on how to build a better business based on Customer Loyalty. This Business Owners Forum event will be held on Thursday 31 March at … [Read more...]
Although the recession is behind us, many industries are still struggling. But the Business Owners Forum crew thought we'd end the year on a more positive note than that! So the final event for the year will feature the topic "How My … [Read more...]
Although the recession is behind us, many industries are still struggling. But the Business Owners Forum crew thought we'd end the year on a more positive note than that! So the final event for the year will feature the topic "How my … [Read more...]
The mechanics of passing the baton to new shareholders is a process that will concern most business owners at some point of their journey. The outcome will be better for all if the process is carried out in a planned and orderly … [Read more...]
Every business owner will need to pass the reigns over some day. This can either be in a planned and orderly process - or not. This Business Owners Forum event will be held at Elevate CA from 5:30pm to 7:00pm on Thursday 16 … [Read more...]
This will be a repeat of the event held on 2 September, and will focus on a range of legal and practical topics in the construction trade. Hosted by Webb Ross Lawyers, a range of experts will be in attendance to speak on areas of particular … [Read more...]
This event will focus on a range of legal and practical topics in the construction trade. Hosted by Webb Ross Lawyers, a range of experts will be in attendance to speak on areas of particular interest to people in the construction … [Read more...]
What are Advisory Boards and do you need one? This very good question will be answered by a panel at this Business Owners Forum event on 19 August. This event will be held at The Conference Centre, Penrose, Auckland from 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start … [Read more...]
In July and August, the Business Owners Forum will discuss "Techniques and traps in motivating and rewarding your team". We will be running this topic on 15 July in Whangarei - and again on 19 August in Auckland. On the agenda will be … [Read more...]
The next Business Owners Forum topic is "A rough guide to valuing your business" on 20 May in Whangarei. On the agenda will be discussion around some of the basics of valuing your business - as well as the levers you can pull to potentially … [Read more...]
We opened our doors for the first time at Elevate CA on 20 April 2009 - almost a year ago. Our first year has surpassed our wildest expectations, and we'd like to celebrate our first birthday by saying "thank you" to the people who have been part … [Read more...]
The topic for the 18 March Business Owners Forum will be "Shareholders' Current Accounts", featuring an informative (and entertaining!) panel discussion on issues and pitfalls around financing your company through the shareholders current account … [Read more...]
Last night's Business Owners Forum was a success - thank you to all who came along to the new BNZ Partners Centre in Whangarei and contributed to the discussions. The topic was "monitoring your business performance", and the three panelists did a … [Read more...]
How do you keep your finger on the pulse monitoring the financial health of your business in real time rather than waiting for historic financial statements? If you need to know the answer to this question, this Whangarei event is for you! The 18 … [Read more...]
A big thank you to the 40 or so guests who participated in the Business Owners Forum event at the new BNZ facility on Queen Street on 4 February. There was plenty of quality discussion around the topic "The Art of Networking". And judging by the … [Read more...]
The first Business Owners Forum event for 2010 will be on "The Art of Networking". We have delayed this a little from the usual "third Thursday of January" to get past the holiday season. This will be a repeat of the Whangarei … [Read more...]
Here's a summary of my presentation at from yesterday's Business Owners Forum. I'm no social media expert - but I do use Twitter, Facebook and blogs to generate interest in two businesses - one is here at Elevate CA, and the other is BrightMind … [Read more...]
This will be the last Business Owners Forum event for 2009 - and we have brought the date forward from the usual third Thursday of the month to avoid the worst (and the best!) of the silly season. The December Business Owners' Forum will … [Read more...]
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Business Owners' Forum at The ICEHOUSE yesterday. There was some quality discussion around employment issues from the panel and the participants. The panelists tonight were: Paul Diver, a … [Read more...]
The November Business Owners' Forum will feature a panel discussion on employment issues. It will be hosted by The ICEHOUSE, Level 2, The Textile Centre, 117 to 125 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell - and will be held on 19 November from 5:30pm … [Read more...]
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Business Owners' Forum this evening. It was a great turnout, and there was some quality discussion around employment issues from the panel and the participants. The format was intended to be three … [Read more...]
Well this has been a big week for events in the ElevateCA camp. Wednesday evening was the kick off function for the Northland Business Excellence Awards at Salut in Whangarei, then on Thursday we were fully involved in organising and presenting at … [Read more...]
A big thank you to all who participated in the 17 September Business Owners' Forum held in Auckland. Business Owners' Forums have of course been running in Whangarei since the depths of the winter, which seems a long time ago now - but this was … [Read more...]
The September Business Owners' Forum will cover the topic "Managing Cashflow". This is the first Business Owners' Forum to be hosted in Auckland, and will be a repeat of this popular topic which was presented in Whangarei in June. From here on, … [Read more...]
It was an honor to be asked to present to the Spark qualifiers in Auckland this evening. Congratulations to the 12 finalists. All of those involved are affiliated with the University of Auckland in some way. Of the individuals behind the … [Read more...]
Tonight a contingent of professionals of different disciplines headed North from Whangarei to Kerikeri to discuss property development. This seminar was organised by Cato Bolam surveyors and held at the Kerikeri Sports Complex. It was a repeat … [Read more...]
