Business Planning For Sustainable Growth
The success of your business relies not only on sound financial management but also on effective business planning that empowers you to take the next steps toward growth with confidence.
At Business Like NZ Ltd, we offer tailored business planning services in Auckland. We work with you to set clear objectives, identify new growth opportunities, and create a strategic roadmap aligned with your vision and goals. Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to grow an existing business, our tailored plans help you navigate challenges and achieve sustainable growth.
Strategic Business Planning for Growth
Achieving sustainable business growth requires more than just a growth mindset - it demands a well-informed strategy, a proven approach, and a clear timeline to reach your goals. At Business Like, we support our clients through each of these processes. We create a strategic roadmap by identifying and addressing potential obstacles, whether they stem from market competition, cash flow challenges, or operational inefficiencies.
We work closely with you to define clear, actionable goals and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress. We also set timeframes to achieve both short-term and long-term goals. By focusing on areas like resource allocation, financial planning, taxation, and risk management, we create a customised strategy that equips your business to tackle current challenges and prepare it for future growth.
How Strategic Planning Can Make A Difference
As expert business advisors with decades of experience providing effective business growth strategies to clients, we’ve seen firsthand how better planning can be the differentiator between steady growth and stagnation. Strategic planning isn’t just a roadmap-it’s a way to build resilience into your business and set a clear path toward sustainable growth.
Through strategic planning, business owners gain a complete view of their business's current position, market opportunities, and potential risks, empowering them to make smarter, more confident decisions.
A strategic plan aligns your vision with actionable steps. For example, in our work with clients, we’ve helped them use these tools to maximise resources, reduce inefficiencies, and seize new market opportunities. This planning doesn’t just prepare you to reach growth milestones; it gives you the flexibility to pivot when needed, respond to market shifts, and continuously refine your approach.
For business owners looking to scale up or reach new markets, a strategic business plan is invaluable-it’s your guide to making each move purposeful, backed by data, and aligned with long-term success.
Turn Your Plans into Action with Self Accountability
Once you have a roadmap of your business plan, how do you ensure you reach those goals? With independent accountability. Self-accountability is a powerful tool in bringing your business plan to life.
When you hold yourself accountable, you create a disciplined approach to meeting your goals, consistently tracking progress, and addressing challenges head-on. Without accountability, it’s easy to get sidetracked and lose sight of what matters.
Accountability transforms a business plan from a set of ideas into actionable steps, motivating you to stay focused and adaptable as you work toward success. By regularly reviewing your progress and setting measurable milestones, self-accountability keeps your strategy aligned with your vision, helping you overcome obstacles and achieve the growth you envisioned.
Contact Business Like For Expert Guidance
If you think you need someone to regularly assess your progress and help you stay accountable to your business plan, we’re here to support you. We provide expert business advisory services in Manukau which means you’ll get valuable, unbiased feedback on your strategies and overall performance. We’ll let you know if you’re following a disciplined structure or need adjustments. This approach helps you stay on track and make the necessary changes to achieve your vision of success.
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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.