No Growth Without Change: It's been said that change begins at the end of your comfort zone. But change can also mean entering a growth zone. As the year draws to a close, it’s crucial to stay focused and finish strong, setting the tone for the year ahead. Partnering...

Navigating Decision Paralysis: The Role of Effective Governance in Business Success. "Like an ostrich with its head in the sand, avoiding challenges may offer temporary solace, but it won't propel you forward. In fact, the only direction burying your head in the sand...

At The Engine, we don’t just coach; we dive into the pool swimming alongside you! No two businesses are the same, each facing their own unique challenges. Our approach to business support is uniquely collaborative, designed to make a real impact. We start by listening...

Each week we have businesses queuing to discuss the downturn in sales and stress of keeping the wolves at bay. If this does not reasonate with you then we’d say you either are very lucky or you won the lottery. The majority of businesses are in chaos and they turn to...

In essence, having an elephant in the room signifies a glaring issue or challenging circumstance that everyone avoids addressing. So, let's confront the elephant in the room. It's a major factor contributing to the downfall of many businesses, and it's high time we...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...