Unlock Your Small Business Potential with Business Like
A well-defined growth strategy provides a clear roadmap for achieving specific business goals and overcoming challenges. It sets a focused direction that allows business owners to redirect their efforts on activities that yield the highest return on investment. At Business Like, we support small business owners by providing a structured approach to scaling up, aligned with their core values and unique capabilities.
Contact us today to discuss the challenges your business is facing, and let us provide a tailored roadmap to strengthen your competitive edge and boost your bottom line.
Small Businesses have their own set of unique challenges, especially in the areas of cash flow, time management, and strategic planning. Moreover, financial strains and operational hurdles can hold back growth and impact long-term stability, leaving business owners feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward.
At Business Like, we offer small business owners a comprehensive business growth strategy plan that focuses on both immediate needs and long-term financial health. Our expert accountants and business advisors, with decades of experience, develop customised strategies. We don’t just address current issues; we work to unlock growth potential by identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), refining operational processes, and implementing systems that enhance financial stability.
With our professional business planning services in Auckland, you’ll have the insights and tools needed to make confident decisions, improve cash flow, and position your business for sustainable growth.
Key Elements of a Successful Business Growth Strategy Plan
Creating a successful business growth strategy means setting a clear direction and building a strong foundation to support it. Effective growth planning focuses on defining measurable goals, understanding market opportunities, and ensuring your business has the resources and processes to scale. When we create a strategic plan for your business we focus on the following essential elements to give your business the structure it needs to thrive in a competitive landscape.
Goal Setting and Vision Alignment
Effective growth starts with clear goals and a vision that aligns with your business’s mission. We don’t just prepare your business for today—our strategy lays the groundwork for tomorrow. Our plans are designed with scalability in mind, whether you’re planning to expand into new markets, prepare for acquisition, or build a stronger market position. We look beyond immediate gains, focusing on long-term stability.
Market Analysis and Competitive Positioning
Understanding your market and competitors is essential for growth. We conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive gaps. This insight allows you to position your business strategically, tapping into opportunities and differentiating yourself from competitors.
Financial Forecasting and Budgeting
A solid financial foundation is crucial to sustainable growth. Our Manukau and Auckland Accountants can create budgets and provide detailed financial forecasts that give you visibility into cash flow, projected revenue, and potential expenses. This will allow you to make informed decisions and avoid unexpected financial hurdles.
Operational Efficiency and Resource Allocation
Growth often demands more from your team and resources. We assess your current operations to identify areas for increased efficiency and optimal resource allocation, ensuring that your business is well-prepared to support expansion without overextending its capacity.
Risk Management and Contingency Planning
With growth comes risk, so a proactive approach is key. We help you identify potential challenges—such as market shifts, regulatory changes, or financial fluctuations—and develop contingency plans to address these risks, keeping your growth plan resilient and adaptable. This forward-thinking approach allows you to pursue growth confidently, knowing you’re prepared for the unexpected.
Performance Metrics and KPI Tracking
Tracking progress is essential to stay on course. We work with you to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure your success at each stage of growth. Regular reviews ensure you can adjust strategies as needed to stay aligned with your goals.
Real-Time Insights with Xero Integration
As a Xero Certified Platinum Partner, Business Like integrates cloud-based accounting solutions into your operations to provide real-time insights into your financials. Xero’s technology allows you to track income, expenses, and cash flow with ease. This seamless integration means that you always have an up-to-date view of your business’s financial health, empowering you to make timely, informed decisions that support growth.
Ongoing Advisory Support and Accountability
Growth isn’t a one-time event; it’s an ongoing journey that requires support and accountability. At Business Like, we provide continuous advisory support to keep your business on track. We conduct regular check-ins, review KPIs, and adjust strategies as needed to ensure that your business is progressing toward its goals. With our advisors by your side, you’ll have the guidance and accountability needed to achieve sustainable growth.
Contact Business Like for Personalised Business Growth Strategies
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all strategies. We create a personalised plan for each of our clients even if they belong to the same industry. We evaluate your unique challenges and specific growth goals. Through in-depth consultations and strategic analysis, we craft a personalised growth plan that aligns with your vision, values, and available resources to drive meaningful results.
Contact us today to discuss your current business challenges. This will give us a clear understanding of where you stand and what steps we need to take to help you reach your targets.
Premier Accountants in Manukau and South Auckland
Accounting built on the belief that a business is more than just numbers; it’s an adventure enabling you to live the life you want. At Business Like, our accountants provide personal service and advice without the jargon, helping you make sense of it all.
Brendan Price – Partner
I started working at Business Like in late 2013 and appointed partner in 2017. I work with a wide range of clients in trades, manufacturing, technology, financial services as well as high net worth individuals. I’m passionate about helping business owners achieve their business and related goals. A keen fisherman and brewer, I love a beer in the weekends after a day with my young family.
I have a Bachelor of Business Studies with majors in Accounting and Marketing. I’m a Chartered Accountant and holds a current certificate of public practice.
Rachel Darlington – Partner
I began my accounting career in the corporate arena working for a merchant banking firm for approximately ten years. I joined Business Like in February 2008. In 2009 Rachel Lamb and I joined forces to create Business Like NZ Ltd. In 2014, I teamed up with Brendan Price and have continued to grow Business Like NZ Limited. I have a farm in Ardmore where most weekends I’m tending to the land or my ever-growing menagerie of animals.
I am a Chartered Accountant and hold a current certificate of public practice. My qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce and a postgraduate diploma in Professional Accounting.
Vinh Nguyen – Partner
With over 15 years of experience working in CA Firms, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the areas of business advisory, compliance and taxation. As an experienced client manager, my focus is on fostering and maintaining strong client relationships. I have two children and enjoy travelling and going to live music events.
I’m a Chartered Accountant (CA) with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Commercial Law.