On November 1, Ake will be moving to a new office space at Level 1, Bridgers’ Building, 88 The Strand, Whakatāne.

We’re excited to share that Ake has become a Taxi partner. Taxi is changing the game for Kiwi businesses by making it easier to access low-cost funding, by leveraging your provisional tax payments.

If you would like to work for a firm dedicated to helping whānau, businesses and Māori organisations thrive, today and for generations to come - we would love to hear from you.

Setting goals is an essential part of personal and professional growth. These could be lofty goals, or even setting out a plan to achieve some more mundane (but equally important) projects. Here are some tips to get you started.

What will you do differently this year to enable your business to thrive? Conducting a past-year review with our experienced advisors will provide valuable insights for this year's goal-setting.

We are looking for a receptionist/admin person to join our team. You’ll need to be good with people and a natural at providing manaatikanga. Find out more about the job and how to apply.

Leading up to the holiday period, is your business cash flow in good health to carry you through? With a bit of pre-planning and being proactive, you can set yourself up for a financially stress-free holiday.

Our Christmas e-book is packed with tips to win the holidays and start 2024 in a positive mindset.

Adopting a lean business model can be an effective way to grow your business. We’ve picked out five ways that lean helps your business meet its goals.

Owning a business can be hugely rewarding, but it's also a path that can bring with it high pressure and stress. The good news is that you don’t need to go it alone.

Effective goal setting will help you make the most of your most precious resource - time. Our 5 goal-setting tips will help small business owners reach new heights.

Conducting a past-year review with an experienced advisor will provide valuable insights for this year's goal-setting. What will you do differently this year to enable your business to thrive?

In times of economic uncertainty, managing risk can be the difference between surviving or thriving. Invest time identifying, assessing & mitigating risks and embed ongoing risk management in your business to ensure you’re prepared for all possibilities.

Are you still wasting time on manual bookkeeping processes? We’ve explained why digital bookkeeping is the way forward for any serious business in 2023.

Being in control of your cashflow has never been more important. We’ll help you set up detailed cashflow forecasting to put you back in the cashflow driving seat.

Digital sales and e-commerce have both evolved at a frantic pace over the past decade. Is your business up to speed with the latest in digital marketing and set up to reach this giant online market? #business #marketing

Economies are in a perpetual heating and cooling cycle, with all phases providing opportunities to better serve your customers and thrive in your business. #BusinessPlanning is key to building a resilient, sustainable, and thriving business. #WeCanHelp

Do you know your business breakeven point? Knowing how much income you must generate to cover all fixed and variable costs means you can make better business plans and financial decisions for long-term sustainability and profit.

What expenses are tax deductible for your small business? Meals with clients, mortgage interest payments, and work uniforms could all be claimable – our quick Q&A will help you learn more.

Are you undercharging for your fees? We’ve got the five warning signs that can help you diagnose whether your prices are too low.