Maisey Harris & Co Hamilton

05/06/2026

Feel like money is always going out the door in your business? This can often be the case, but the trick is making sure you actually know where it's going.

Spend management isn't about cutting everything back to the bone. It's about being intentional with your costs so you keep more of what you earn.

A few areas worth reviewing:
- Your overheads: Rent, utilities, staffing. When did you last properly look at these? There is often more room to trim than you might think.
- Supplier rates: Loyalty is great, but it shouldn't cost you money. Get a few fresh quotes and see where you stand against the current market.
- Staff spending: Clear expense policies and spend limits go a long way. Expense software makes this straightforward to track and pulls straight into Xero.
- Your operations: The leaner your processes, the better your margins. Less waste in how you work means more profit on what you sell.
- Tax reliefs: R&D credits and other reliefs are often left on the table. It is worth a conversation to make sure you are not missing out.

If your costs are creeping up and you are not quite sure where to start, that is exactly what our Cashflow and Profit Improvement Meeting is designed for.

Get in touch today - we'll look at the numbers together and work out where the leaks are:
https://mhco.co.nz/cashflow-improvement/

14/05/2026

Thanks for the awesome feedback, Jared!

"Having someone to call for advice anytime is nothing short of great service."

We love hearing about the great experiences clients have had working with us and where we make a positive impact on their business.

08/05/2026

It was a full house at the beautiful Tieke Golf Estate this Wednesday for MHCon 2026.

This year’s theme was 'Building the Engine', focusing on strengthening what is under the hood and setting the pace for the year ahead.

We spent the day reflecting on our 2026 wins and results, while Pete and Matt shared our updated business plan alongside some exciting updates from our Maisey Harris & Co Tauranga team. We also introduced our new Development Pathways - a framework designed to give the team even more ownership of their career growth.

The afternoon was a real highlight, with the team heading to the driving range before closing out the day with an engaging session from Roar Coaching’s Andrew Miller on what it takes to be a high-performing team.

It’s always great to come together, and even better when we walk away with so much momentum and motivation for the year ahead.

27/04/2026

Last Wednesday, a few of the team headed out to Hukanui Golf Club for the first Beginners Open hosted by Braun Bond & Lomas.

With most of us being total beginners (except Daniel), we started the afternoon with a coaching session from Mark Purser at The Clubroom. From there, we were put into random teams and got into an Ambrose round.

The BBL team kept us fueled with drinks and a sausage sizzle throughout the afternoon and provided some great prizes for the winning teams. It was a successful day out for our crew, with Kath's team taking out first place and Daniel's team coming in second.

An awesome day all round.

20/04/2026

Are you the ultimate organiser who thrives on keeping an office running like clockwork and would love to work Monday to Thursday, school friendly hours?

If you are an admin whiz who always has the lists ready and the weekend trips planned, you might be the perfect fit for our Hamilton office. At Maisey Harris and Co, we operate with high energy and a fresh approach, and we are looking for a proactive part-time Client Services Administrator to join the team.

This is a part-time role of around 18 hours per week, from Monday to Thursday, typical hours are around 9:30am to 2:30pm. So the hours are flexible and can easily fit around school drop-offs and pick-ups.

You will be the first point of contact for our clients, rolling out the red carpet and making sure everyone feels supported. Working close with our current Administrator and alongside our Practice Manager, you will be keeping our systems tidy and office humming.

We aren't your typical accounting firm. You will join a modern firm that actually looks after its people with great culture, values, and perks:

- Monthly massages and team lunches
- Weekly team bootcamp
- A designated car park near the CBD
- A high energy and fun team environment

If this sounds right up your alley, we'd love to hear from you. Check out the full job description and apply on Seek here: https://nz.seek.com/job/91579870

15/04/2026

It was awesome to kick off the 2026 Get Active Challenge earlier this month alongside a great group of local businesses!

Together we are going to the Moon! Well enough steps to get there... a total of 477 million steps over the next 6 months!

To keep things fresh, each month the team here at MHCo will be doing a different activity to get in our steps. Some months may be hikes, classes, and other activities (30 minutes workout = 5000 steps) together. It's all about stepping away from behind the desk and spending time as a team.

A big thank you to Kathy Walker from Frank Risk Management and Nick Feast from DTI Lawyers for starting the challenge, as well as AIA NZ, who sponsored the launch and provided some great giveaways to win.

DTI Lawyers | Frank Risk Management | Braun Bond & Lomas | PKF Hamilton | Foley Douglas | Point B Strategic Marketing | Sentinel Homes | Yield Marketing | Fergusson Lockwood & Associates | Direct Advisory

24/03/2026

It's easy to spend all our time looking at the business finances, but what about our personal finances, too?

We created our Personal Wealth Creation Planning service to help you bridge the gap between your business (or career) and personal wealth. By creating a documented strategy that takes into account your current and future earnings, expenses, and surplus cash to build financial freedom - whatever that might look like for you.

During this session, we'll help you benchmark your ideas against proven performers, stress-test your vulnerabilities, and create a 30-year roadmap that covers everything from property to retirement timelines and everything in between.

Chat with our team today and see if a Personal Wealth Creation Plan is right for you.

Turn your business success into long-term personal freedom with our Personal Wealth Creation Planning Service.

19/03/2026

We are nearing the end of another financial year, and to help you transition smoothly into FY27, we've put together a list of our top tips and recommendations:

Tick off the tasks in Xero: Reconcile your accounts, check that balances match, and upload receipts/invoices/bills. If you’ve bought assets over $1,000 or started new finance agreements since 1 April 2025, we’ll need those too. The earlier we get these, the earlier we can typically make a start on your financials.

Got your passwords handy? Make sure you know where to find your bank and loan summary docs. We’ll need these as of 31 March to confirm your total balances.

Complete a stock take / Review WIP: If you carry stock worth over $10,000, you will need to complete a stock take. Don't forget to review your Work in Progress (WIP) any jobs you’ve started or bought materials for but haven’t invoiced yet. This has a big effect on both your profit and tax, so it’s important you get it right.

Write off bad debts: Don't pay tax on money you won't receive. If you have debts you cannot recover, ensure these are written off before 31 March. This doesn't mean you can't still follow up and hopefully receive these debts in the future.

Prepare for changes: This new financial year brings updates to the minimum wage ($23.95), the ACC Earner Levy (1.75%), and KiwiSaver minimum contributions (moving to 3.5%). Check your payroll system now to stay compliant for the first pay run in April. If you’re worried about rising costs, ask us about a CPIM session to look at your profitability.

Have you set goals for the new FY? Now is the best time to look forward to the year ahead. What do you want it to look like? Do we want to grow/expand? And of course, how did we go last year? Our Business Planning Service helps you set realistic and measurable goals, get super clear on the actions and strategies to achieve those goals and helps align company direction.

If you need help getting ready for EOFY, get in touch with our team for a chat. We'd love to help.

https://mhco.co.nz/contact-us

04/03/2026

We're seeing lots of clients get the new Xero homepage as it's rolled out. While it might look different, there are some cool new features it provides.

Built up from thousands of community ideas, you'll find all your favourite features, plus a stack of new insights to help you track your performance easier:

• See your net profit or loss at a glance.
• New task list for to-dos.
• Find your recent invoice payments.
• See your cashflow clearer than ever before.
• Spot balance differences and reconcile with the bank account widgets changes.
• Cash in and out totals.
• Bills and invoices updates - see what's overdue, upload bills straight to the widget, and take action faster.

One of the great new features available on the new Xero dashboard is the ability to remove and arrange widgets to personalise it exactly how you want.

If you get stuck and really want the old version, you can revert it (for a limited time), but it is worthwhile exploring the new look and feel. If there's anything you can't find or if you get really stuck, feel free to flick us a message or reach out to your account manager for a hand.

16/02/2026

There's only a couple of days left before our free webinar on cashflow freedom!

Join Pete Harris on the 18th of February for an insightful session on the importance of cashflow and how you can improve it.

Make sure you bring your questions, as there will be a dedicated Q+A time at the end.

https://mhco.co.nz/event/cashflow-freedom-in-2026/