Tips & Tools

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? We know, we know, everyone promises this. They promise get rich quick schemes and secret formulas to supercharge your business. But, do those people have 5 international businesses trading in nearly 50 countries....

To spot or not to spot, that is the question. There are two types of energy contracts on the market, spot pricing or fixed pricing. Many businesses are on a spot price contract which means there is no certainty in what you will pay for your energy. At the end of the...

When it comes to your business, you can’t predict everything. Sometimes the unexpected will happen. There could be a burglary, there could be an accident, even Mother Nature might have a hand in some troublemaking. That is why you want to make sure you have the...

This month we have seen a huge amount of attention focused on the financial market in the media. From claims that we are entering a buyer’s market, talk of the OCR, and constant commentary on interest rates, right through to the controversial idea of capital...

Whether you are a school, a small business, a sports club, or a local group, you rely on support from your community. So, that means you need to find a way to engage your local community and get them interested in what you are doing. They can’t support a secret,...

The question on everybody’s lips is… “is Auckland too expensive to invest in?” On a daily basis, we are seeing commentary in the media about how hard it is to buy property in Auckland. That house prices are out of reach of most people and that...

The recent tragic case of the Kiwi mum who died in hospital while on holiday in Bali has highlighted just how essential it is to have adequate travel insurance. This may have been an unusual and complicated case, but here at Arrowsmith Financial Services, we have...

How do you choose where to spend your marketing dollars? Every business needs a marketing budget as you will struggle to gain exposure and more clients without some form of advertising. But, you should be choosing the advertising methods that are effective. The ones...

The word massage can conjure up different meanings to different people. Some may see it is a relaxation treat for the body and the mind. While others may see it as an activity reserved for professional sportspeople or athletes. Then there is the injured or medically...

No one likes to spend more money than they need to in business. Most business owners are always on the lookout for ways they can reduce overheads and save money in key areas. Did you know that CCTV is one of those key areas that can save you money? It seems like an...

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home. So how is your heart looking? If your kitchen could do with a hit of adrenaline to jolt it back to life, then it might be time to consider a renovation. But where should you start? Because the kitchen is such...

Who doesn't want to save money on their energy bills? Switching suppliers can help you do that. But then you would have to invest a lot of time, energy and resources into the process. Plus, you would need to brush up on your knowledge of the energy market to know...