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How North Group's journey to the cloud has improved business insight and budget control

Pure cloud software continues to rapidly replace outdated on-premise and hosted applications. Gartner Research Vice President Milind Govekar, has said that as soon as 2019,

What makes a successful cloud consultant?

Robert King has gone from accountant to cloud integration consultant with his company Integration Kings. Now achieving significant success as a technology influencer.

Xero works for large businesses too

We hear a lot about how Xero helps small businesses, such as cafes or bike repair shops. But what about larger businesses? Should we be hearing about how Xero helps

How House of Science brings experiments and inspiration to New Zealand's classrooms

For many entrepreneurs, spotting a gap in the market fires a business idea. For Chris Duggan, it was her passion for science education.

Keeping business in balance

Clemi Hardie is not your conventional CEO. She has achieved the desire of many; balancing her passion for the sport of surfing with running UK-based event technology

Business survival depends on digital transformation

Digital transformation, or ‘DX', has been happening for many decades. You may think of milestones like Apple's first iPhone release in 2007 or when you first heard the term

Succeed in the digital transformation era

It's mostly about your own cultural mindset. This is part 2 to ‘Business survival depends on digital transformation' in XU Magazine, Issue 19.

How do you grow an environmentally responsible business while working with low margins?

We look at how Australian company Acacia Environmental Management continues to be an industry leader in this field by staying true to its environmental values.

Tidy becomes an Official Ambassador to New Zealand Governments International FernMark Programme

Tidy has been officially authorised to use the FernMark to represent the Kiwi origin of our products, as an ambassador and member of the FernMark Licence Programme.

How a promise to always deliver great customer service boosts business confidence during a pandemic

Like so many businesses across the globe, Auckland based company Perla Supplies Ltd are facing unprecedented economic and social challenges due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Lessons from lockdown - how cloud-based systems are helping Survey Gisborne wake up in New Zealand's new dawn

As businesses around the world start to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic we talk to one of Survey Gisborne's directors, Diane Taylor, about the lessons and opportunities of these unprecedented times.

Engineering change through changing times

Investment in technology and skills is key to survival in the ever-changing world of business. We spoke to family-owned engineering company F.V. Evans & Sons about how it has adapted to changing markets throughout its history and how always looking in new directions will help ensure future success.

How is technology enhancing the work of the agricultural industry?

Imagine waking up before the crack of dawn, getting ready to start a new day of work, in rain, hail, or shine conditions. One that's filled with manually laborious tasks like fixing a broken fence, tending to livestock, and hand-picking ripe crops. Our second article for March discusses how technology has enhanced the work of farmers in the agricultural industry rather than negatively impacting it.

How have farming techniques developed over the years

Food. A singular word that'll invoke fond childhood memories and mouth-watering cravings to anyone who hears it. From staple ingredients to products steeped in family history, there's a story behind all types of food. Our first article for March takes a look at some of the current farming techniques and how they've developed over the years thanks to technology.

Food distribution part 1: Food processing and manufacturing from the farm

The journey of food from farm to table is not always a simple and straightforward one. It can be a complex system as it involves many parties getting involved throughout the process. Whether that's harvesting crops from the fields, transporting them to a food processing plant, or manufacturing them into finished products. The 1st part of this 2-part series on food distribution will highlight the earlier phases of this food journey.

The shifting nature of patient outcomes in healthcare

At the heart of every great healthcare practice is the patient. The outcomes of patients' experiences are key attributes in determining a practice's success. After all, they are the reason many healthcare professionals get into medicine. The first article for the month of April takes a look at how the nature of patient outcomes has shifted.

Food Distribution Part 2: Distribution and Retail to Consumers

In part 1 of this month's series, we reviewed how food travels from the farm to processing and then manufacturing plants. In the second part of our 2-part series we'll outline the final stage of the journey of food from farm to table.

What's old is new again: The re-emergence of home-based care

Healthcare has changed dramatically over the past century. You can't get children's medicine with morphine in it anymore and the gap between what looked like rusty gardening tools and lifesaving medical equipment is larger than ever. Oddly though, leeches are still very, very much a thing.

Patient participation: What it is and why it matters

We opened the recent healthcare series of posts by looking at the shifting nature of patient outcomes, interoperability, and distributed healthcare. Incorporating all three of these topics, is the increasingly important healthcare process known as patient participation. With our final article for the month of April, we look at how past topics integrate into the patient participation process.

Interoperability in Healthcare

Communication in any relationship, or partnership, is key. Whether it's personal or business related, failures in effective communication create issues that can be difficult to overcome. Humans aren't the only ones that need to communicate either. Our second article for the month of April takes a look at how interoperability can help communication between all aspects of healthcare.

The adoption of service dominant logic

To kick off this month's topic The changing nature of services, we seek to challenge readers' thinking on what differentiates goods from services. Is there really a difference? Many would say the differences are obvious, but you'll have to read to find out more

A Tick of Approval That Builds Trust

The FernMark Licence Programme is the Government's official ‘country of origin' accreditation programme. Displaying the FernMark on our products also indicates other areas of compliance such as being GST registered in NZ, having a substantial level of New Zealand ownership and number of employees, and that our company has been exporting for over 12 months.

Landed Costs

Landed costs are the total costs of getting a product from your supplier to your business. In addition to the actual cost of the product, it includes all expenses associated with transporting and landing products through the supply chain to their final destination. It also includes certain mandatory compliance costs. Understanding and accounting for landed costs are crucial, especially with the rise of SMEs' involvement in global trade.

The challenges of running an SME business in a volatile market

It's no secret that worldwide, businesses are struggling, in a highly inflated market, to keep their prices low and their operating costs even lower. The consumers price index increased 7.3 percent in the June 2022 quarter compared with the June 2021 quarter, Stats NZ, said this month (July 2022).

Unlock the Benefits of Implementing a CPQ

Implementing a cloud CPQ system streamlines quoting, reduces errors, enhances customer satisfaction, and drives competitive advantage for businesses.

Elevating Efficiency: Tidy and TimeDock Lead the Way!

As Xero's countdown to their June "switch off" (forever) of WorkflowMax, Tidy continues to work with WFM users who have decided that TidyWork is the proven, trusted, replacement.

Tidy's getting new icons

We're excited to say Tidy is getting a fresh look later this month. While Tidy is getting updated all the time, the look and feel has remained consistent while we focused on giving you more features and improving the functionality.

What's in an icon?

No, not sporting, musical, or political Icons. I'm talking about those graphical icons representing buttons we press to do something in the software we use.

Tidy loves GDPR!

With the GDPR coming into effect, we are confirming Tidy's compliance with GDPR. We did not, however, require legislation to tell us how to respect and protect your data.

How House of Science brings experiments and inspiration to New Zealand's classrooms

For many entrepreneurs, spotting a gap in the market fires a business idea. For Chris Duggan, it was her passion for science education.

Tidy becomes an Official Ambassador to New Zealand Governments International FernMark Programme

Tidy has been officially authorised to use the FernMark to represent the Kiwi origin of our products, as an ambassador and member of the FernMark Licence Programme.

Simplify and strengthen your security with 2-factor authentication

Security is top priority for many senior executives. With the growth and popularity of digital transformation, more and more businesses enjoy the benefits and convenience from technology. However, risks also come with the benefits, as businesses are largely exposed to a rich, yet extremely connected network.

Engineering change through changing times

Investment in technology and skills is key to survival in the ever-changing world of business. We spoke to family-owned engineering company F.V. Evans & Sons about how it has adapted to changing markets throughout its history and how always looking in new directions will help ensure future success.

Check supplier invoices quickly with EzzyBills and Tidy

Find out more about EzzyBills, the latest Tidy integrated app that makes it quick and simple to check supplier invoices and keep track of prices and stock levels.

Tidy's digital expertise to support health and wellbeing throughout New Zealand

Tidy joins New Zealand Health IT's mission to enable a healthier New Zealand through world class health and wellbeing led by digital technology.

Elevating Efficiency: Tidy and TimeDock Lead the Way!

As Xero's countdown to their June "switch off" (forever) of WorkflowMax, Tidy continues to work with WFM users who have decided that TidyWork is the proven, trusted, replacement.

From rock music photographer to helping businesses develop

Life on the road with Tidy Partner David Lloyd of Principality Consulting....

What makes a successful cloud consultant?

Robert King has gone from accountant to cloud integration consultant with his company Integration Kings. Now achieving significant success as a technology influencer.

Good Inventory Practices

Edward Fyvie, Tidy Partner, shares some handy information below on setting up your inventory to obtain the best benefits when using TidyStock.

Being a Tidy Partner

Edward became an official Partner with Tidy in 2017. This was an integral part of his consultancy business, 5e Management Services, where he offers consultancy services covering, effective strategy, innovation, productivity and sales, marketing and analysis advisory, and board advisory.

Work In Progress (WIP) - Valuable and Easy

This month we switch to a not so interesting but necessary and important accounting topic, the dreaded Work in Progress (WIP). This article will show how WIP can be easy and more importantly, very useful. WIP in a project environment can be messy, difficult, and time-consuming to nail down, however once set up will produce great results.

Effective Project Management

Tidy Partner, Edward Fyvie, shares his ‘Top Tips' for running a successful project.

Elevating the Bar: Kendermar's Approach to Service and Efficiency

When inefficiencies started leading to supply chain disruptions for Kendermar, they needed a solution. So who did they turn to?

Hunting For Success with Bene Footwear

After two years of searching, Bene Footwear found their perfect solution. But what made it all worth the wait?

Award winning Creative Agency, Superdream, boost their productivity and transparency

Superdream is a full service creative consulting agency where over 50 specialists combine their skills of PR, advertising, digital, social and creative to give their customers a larger share of the future.

What I've learned about Tidy customers in the past few months

How different businesses have reacted to COVID-19 challenges and how the values they've demonstrated will help ensure future success.

Gearing up for Success: From Orchards to Innovation - An Innovator with a Passion for Progress

Nestled in the heart of Te Puke, New Zealand, Fraser Gear Limited is a company that has been making waves in the Kiwifruit industry since its inception in 2000. The company has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a shed on an orchard.

Unlock the Benefits of Implementing a CPQ

Implementing a cloud CPQ system streamlines quoting, reduces errors, enhances customer satisfaction, and drives competitive advantage for businesses.

Elevating the Bar: Kendermar's Approach to Service and Efficiency

When inefficiencies started leading to supply chain disruptions for Kendermar, they needed a solution. So who did they turn to?

Elevating Efficiency: Tidy and TimeDock Lead the Way!

As Xero's countdown to their June "switch off" (forever) of WorkflowMax, Tidy continues to work with WFM users who have decided that TidyWork is the proven, trusted, replacement.

Innovation in Practice: A Call to Accountants in the Healthcare Sector

In the Bay of Plenty region, amidst New Zealand's sea-swept east coast, lie two organisations with a shared mission.

Climbing Higher - Q&A with Kevin Mann

CEO Kevin Mann and the Tidy team are aiming to climb higher this year along with their customers and partners. We talked to Kevin about how this company is moving upwards

Tidy opens for business in the UK

Tidy, a New Zealand based Xero Add-On Partner that provides project, job and inventory management solutions has recently opened their European HQ in the city.

Catching up with Tidy

Tidy just released their new website and a new partner programme. XU Magazine asks Kevin Mann, CEO of Tidy International for more details and if there are any new

SME managing projects, materials and stock? Cloud technology can boost your profitability.

When it comes to winning and managing profitable work, small and medium enterprises have the same challenges as the largest enterprises.

International trade? It's essential for business success and survival.

A company is more likely to succeed (11% more in the UK) if it does business abroad. We ask three different businesses about the opportunities offered by international trade.

When it comes to Managing stock and inventory, it pays to keep things tidy

Accurately knowing the value, availability and flow of stock is key to staying in control of your inventory and can make or break a business; your customer reputation and profitability.

How North Group's journey to the cloud has improved business insight and budget control

Pure cloud software continues to rapidly replace outdated on-premise and hosted applications. Gartner Research Vice President Milind Govekar, has said that as soon as 2019,

What makes a successful cloud consultant?

Robert King has gone from accountant to cloud integration consultant with his company Integration Kings. Now achieving significant success as a technology influencer.