Newsletter
The Unyielding Sway of Cash: When Liquidation is the Sole Alternative
The Unyielding Sway of Cash: When Liquidation Becomes the Sole Alternative We dropped the final curtain of filing for liquidation proceedings in the High Court this week assisting a client that had waited nearly 18 months for funds from a debtor in excess of $300k....
read moreMastering Fiscal and Sales Strategies for a Thriving Future
Charting Success: Mastering Fiscal and Sales Strategies for a Thriving Future In the ever-evolving landscape of business, predicting the future remains elusive. Nonetheless, a proactive approach demands a well-thought-out plan. The axiom "turnover is vanity, profit is...
read moreTake action to propel your business forward
Take action to propel your business forward. We welcome you back to a new year. And just like that we are now 2 weeks in to the new year where as Business Advisors we always look at business roadmaps for our clients for the coming year. Do you have a robust business...
read moreTop 5 Requirements for Business Success in 2024
Top 5 Requirements for Business Success in 2024 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Engine Team.As we approach the year 2024, it is crucial for businesses to adapt and evolve in order to thrive in an ever-changing tough economic landscape. To help you navigate...
read moreThe Essential Cornerstone of Business Success: The Sales Strategy
The Essential Cornerstone of Business Success: The Sales Strategy Hi, Catherine Cooke, here. As we all draw closer to the end of the year, it's the perfect time to reflect on one of the key pillars of business success: strategy. Last month, I delved into the topic of...
read moreStay in Love with Your Business: Unleash Growth with The Engine.
Unleash Growth with The Engine & Defeat Procrastination! Founders often embrace the mantra "fail fast, fail often," yet as the year nears its end, it's crucial to ask: do you have your strategy in place for the coming year, or have you deferred it once more to the...
read moreThe Engine’s Business Warrant of Fitness Audit
Business Warrant of Fitness Audit Can you afford to lose all you have worked hard for? IS YOUR BUSINESS OPERATING AT ITS FULL POTENTIAL? Are you confident you are meeting all the necessary legal & regulatory requirements under New Zealand Law? Would your business...
read moreClarity in Business – Are You Feeling Lost?
Clarity in Business - Are You Lost? Seek first to understand, then to be understood. At some point in our life we've all been camping and used a compass to point us in the right direction. That compass in business is called clarity. Every week we are approached by...
read moreAre you falling short of your Director Responsibilities?
Are you falling short of your Director Responsibilities? Good governance delivers on the promise of the business. The Engine's 'Our Executive Board' service offers board structure, business security, stakeholder confidence and adversity resilience for the risk-averse....
read moreBurnout is real – Hire an Interim CEO so you can take a break.
Dear CEO/Business Owner, when did you last take a break, an uninterrupted break? Do you dream about having a few days off but wonder how your business will be able to run without you there? Do you worry about what will happen to your business in case of a medical...
read moreGovernance is non-negotiable as a Business Owner.
Governance is non-negotiable as a Business Owner. Many Company Owners start a business without realising the responsibilities & weight required of a Director. When the buck stops with you, there is no room to shirk your duties. "I didn't know" doesn't cut it". As...
read moreIs your business using crisis pain as crisis fuel in advance of a crisis?
Is your business using crisis pain as crisis fuel in advance of a crisis? Life can be seemingly going well and then suddenly a curve ball hits – I am sure you know what I am meaning. If you are doing life, curve balls are life! When that curve ball happens in business...
read more2023 The Perfect Storm | Muriwai Needs Us
2023 The Perfect Storm Catherine Cooke here. Speaking of storms, I wanted to share that I featured as a participator in a White Paper by Alexander PR:2023: The Perfect Storm – 23 Bad Habits Your Board should change in the era of polycrisis. I was so glad to be a...
read moreHe said WHAT! – Proactive versus reactive
The voice of the customer brings insights to your business for growth. Without customers, you don’t have a business. And it costs so much more to acquire and find new customers than it does to service your existing customers. But knowing what your customers really...
read moreAs a Business Owner do you dig trenches or build bridges?
Do you dig trenches or build bridges? Time is limited and it’s how you utilise your time that makes all the difference in business. Time is also your best business resource. A successful entrepreneur needs to recognise the value of their time and always spend it on...
read moreMerry Christmas from The Engine and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas!It's been quite an exciting year for The Engine. As the year comes to a close we wanted to share the success and celebration of a good year. Activate Tamaki Makaurau The $60m business support package announced by the Minister of Finance and the...
read moreDo you feel connected to your business?
Are you connected to your business?If you are going to take a serious run at building or growing a business you need to be connected to your team, your customers, your community and yourself. Take advantage to have a chat with one of The Engine’s Business Advisors who...
read moreUnleash your business potential for 2023
The primary cause of business stress & failure is lack of ongoing business planning. We Coach – Inspire – Provide – Facilitate – Empower –You to Grow Most businesses don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan. The Engine are a recognised leading service provider for...
read moreWhen was the last time you had a Business Health Check Up
Business Health Check Up Navigating Covid & many winter illnesses, coupled with staff shortages have brought many business’s to their knees and challenged business owner’s own wellness to meet supply and demand. I heard just last week of a business closed...
read moreHighlights from The Engine Workplace Wellness Business Forum
The Engine Business Forum Workplace Wellness We successfully delivered our Business Forum on the 27th of July 2022 Check out the below for highlights and photos of The Event. If you missed the FORUM check out the video. Key details: Date: 27th of July 2022Video...
read more