Drumm Nevatt & Associates Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

A great evening connecting with East Auckland’s business community at The Click! 🙌

It’s always valuable to step away from the desk, meet other local business owners and share ideas with people who understand the opportunities and challenges that come with running a business.

Thank you to The Click for bringing everyone together. We loved being part of it and catching up with so many familiar and new faces!

"Creativity builds the business, but knowing your numbers is what makes it sustainable."

It's a simple idea, but one that can completely change how you run your business.

We often meet business owners who are working hard, growing steadily, and showing a profit on paper, yet still feel stressed about money.

Usually, it's not because the business isn't performing. It's because they don't have enough visibility over their numbers to make confident decisions.

Knowing your numbers isn't about becoming an accountant. It's about understanding your cashflow, knowing what's coming in and going out, and having the clarity to make decisions with confidence.

When you have that clarity, pricing feels easier, growth feels more intentional, and financial conversations become far less stressful.

At DNA, we help business owners gain that confidence through cashflow forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and advisory support.

Because better decisions start with better visibility.

How well do you know your numbers?

One of the questions we've been asking landlords lately is:

"Do you know what your rental property is actually putting in your pocket each month?"

Most people can tell us the weekly rent. But that's only part of the story.

Once you factor in rates, insurance, maintenance, mortgage costs, property management fees and tax, the final number can look very different.

We've had a few conversations where landlords were surprised by what the numbers were actually telling them.

Not because anything was wrong.But because they hadn't sat down and looked at the full picture for a while.

That's understandable. Life gets busy. Properties tick along. The rent comes in.

When you understand your cashflow, you're in a much better position to make decisions about rent reviews, refinancing, future investments, or whether a property is really performing the way you hoped it would.

Do you know your number?

If it's been a while since you've reviewed your rental property's performance, we'd be happy to help.

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A warm welcome to Kaydyn Thompson, who has joined the DNA team as our new Client Services Assistant. 👋

Kaydyn brings over five years of customer service experience with her, along with a friendly, thoughtful approach to making people feel welcome from the moment they walk through the door.

Her role is an important one because first impressions matter. Whether she’s greeting clients, helping the team or learning something new, Kaydyn understands the difference a kind and positive interaction can make to someone’s day.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, whether that’s bowling, mini golf or heading out for a trail walk.

When asked what she’s most excited about, Kaydyn said she’s looking forward to continuing to grow at DNA and learning new skills along the way.

We’re so happy to have you on board, Kaydyn. Welcome to the team! 💙

A lot of rental property owners breathed a sigh of relief when full interest deductibility returned.

But here's the question we're asking clients:

Are you actually better off?

For some landlords, the answer is yes.

For others, higher insurance premiums, increased rates, maintenance costs and compliance requirements have quickly eaten into those gains.

That's why it's important not to focus on one number in isolation.

A tax deduction helps.

But cashflow tells the real story.

If you haven't reviewed your rental property's performance recently, winter is a good time to sit down and look at the bigger picture.

Sometimes the most valuable insight isn't what changed in the tax rules. It's understanding what changed in your numbers.

Read out latest blog for more info - https://dnaca.co.nz/interest-deductibility-and-bright-line-rule-updates/

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Future founders in action. 🌟

Florence recently had the privilege of joining the judging panel at the YES Young Enterprise pitch event, and she left feeling inspired by the talent, creativity, and confidence on display.

Since their Spark Tank session in March, these students have been developing business plans, refining ideas, and building prototypes. Seeing the concepts they brought to life at the pitch event was genuinely impressive.

Supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs is something we're passionate about at DNA. Events like these are a powerful reminder of the innovation and potential coming through our region.

A huge congratulations to every student who pitched their idea, and a big thank you to Stand Tall Trust for creating such a valuable platform for young people to learn, grow, and thrive. 👏

Most Kiwi business owners can tell you their revenue.

But ask them their break-even point, and things get quiet.

That number - the exact point where your income covers your costs and you stop losing money - is one of the most important figures in your business.

And yet, Stats NZ data consistently shows that cash flow and financial visibility are among the top reasons small businesses in New Zealand struggle or close.

Knowing your break-even isn't about being pessimistic. It's about running your business with your eyes open.

Clarity on the basics is where confident business decisions start.

Learn how to calculate your break-even point here - dnaca.co.nz/how-do-i-calculate-my-break-even-point/

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We recently engaged Shanaya from Velca - Your Health Centre to conduct ergonomic assessments for our team.

Shanaya was friendly, approachable, and made everyone feel comfortable right away. She took the time to chat with each team member about any discomfort or concerns, and shared simple, practical stretching exercises that we can easily build into our day.

If you're looking to support your team’s wellbeing and improve workplace ergonomics, we highly recommend getting in touch with Shanaya and the team at Velca!

Taking time to think bigger.

Behind every strong business is a team that takes the time to step back, think strategically, and plan ahead.

Our leadership team recently spent the day away focusing on direction, priorities, and opportunities for the year ahead - making sure we continue to support our clients with clarity and purpose.

Here’s to working on the business, not just in it. 🚀

A monthly management report isn't just a financial summary.

When it's done well, it tells you:
→ Whether your margins are holding or quietly shrinking
→ Where cash is sitting, and where it's disappearing
→ Which parts of the business are pulling their weight
→ What decisions need to happen in the next 30 days

For NZ businesses operating in tighter conditions, rising costs, shifting consumer confidence, increased competition - waiting until year-end to review performance isn't just slow. It's risky.

Management reporting gives you the structure to lead your business instead of just reacting to it.

This is one of the services we deliver for clients and it changes how they make decisions.

Want to find out more? Get in touch.

[email protected] | 09 534 4382