ilumin News & Insights

News article thumbnail

Organisation Chart = Putting some structure into your business

July 17, 2025

Organisational structure is not top of mind for most business owners. Small businesses do well with flat structures. The team

News article thumbnail

The difference between directing and leading

July 4, 2025

Are you being a Director or a Leader? Director is a strategic role; Leadership is an operational role. This distinction

News article thumbnail

5 ways to reduce your stress as a business owner

June 16, 2025

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 97% of all businesses in New Zealand. As the owner of a SME

News article thumbnail

Take care of yourself, not just your business

June 3, 2025

Being a business owner can be stressful. When the buck stops with you, it can be easy to let the

News article thumbnail

Keeping your cashflow strong in tough times

May 19, 2025

Weathering the storm? Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times and cashflow planning is critical for survival and

News article thumbnail

A partnership built to last – Case study

May 13, 2025

For over 40 years, Davids Hairstylists and ilumin worked side by side—navigating industry shifts, embracing new technology, and growing through

News article thumbnail

Plain English guide to cashflow

May 6, 2025

As business owners, it is drummed into us that “cashflow is central to good financial management”. But what does that

News article thumbnail

How your accountant supports business development

April 14, 2025

The beginning of a new financial year is an excellent time to review last year and reflect on what worked,