06/09/2026
A quick one for the dads that follow us as we sign off for another week, and rip into the new one!
I hope all of you dads out there had a bloody good day with the fam! Back to work tomorrow!
Just remember there’s always another day to get the work done.
Book the time off for your kids’ cross country, school productions, sports days, rugby games and what not!
It doesn’t matter how much money you go out and make, you can’t buy back those moments and memories.
Your kids will NEVER forget that you were there.
But that the client you prioritised to install their heat pump, or fix that leaking tap for… I can guarantee you’ll soon become a distant memory to them!
For me?
Family.
Physical & mental wellbeing.
Then business.
It’s bloody easy to get those priorities around the wrong way when you’re running a business. We’ve all done it. Sh*t….i still f**k this up! Getting there though….but no one can crack this all of the time!
Build a business that gives you a life! Not one that takes it away.
The work will still be there tomorrow.
The kids won’t stay kids forever.
Happy Father’s Day lads 👊🏼
09/08/2026
Hi Taranaki Tradies!
Did you know you may be eligible for 50% funding towards business advisory?
We work with trades businesses throughout NZ, helping owners get more clarity, improve their numbers and build better businesses.
Some of the areas we can help with include:
* Increasing sales and improving margins
* Understanding your numbers and cashflow
* Business planning and strategy
* Systems and processes
* Scaling and growth
* Getting the business less reliant on the owner
* Succession and exit planning
And this isn’t just for businesses that are struggling.
Some of our best advisory work is with businesses that are already doing really well and want another set of trades-specific eyes over things to work out what’s next.
If you’re based in Taranaki, there may be an opportunity to have 50% of the cost of our advisory work funded.
Eligibility criteria apply, but if you’d like to know more, flick me a message or give us a call.
[email protected]
[email protected]�027 900 9064
25/07/2026
Hey folks!
Last week we got amongst it with a room full of business owners for a day of planning, learning, brainstorming, and networking.
There’s always something new to learn, and having a day like this once or twice a year helps unlock so many ideas.
It helps you narrow in on what the next 6–12 months need to look like, what the priorities are, and where to put your focus and energy.
This day was led by the weapons from nextAdvisory with an epic digital marketing session from Roimata at Burst Digital
In the next few months, Tess and I will be hosting our very own business planning, learning and networking day for tradies, and we’d love to have you on board!
Whether you are a thriving business, a struggling business, have been in the game for years, or are just getting started... you simply CANNOT shift the needle without investing in yourself and some business development.
Don’t worry you don’t have to share any private info!
Who’s keen?
Stay tuned for details!
05/07/2026
Help us raise $25,000 to support our Taranaki Tradies!
We are pumped to be putting on the Recharge Golf Day again this year!
Friday 30th October!
In 2024, we pulled the tournament together in just 3 weeks and raised nearly $14,000 for tradies when they need it most. This time, we've given ourselves 4 months....so we're going all out to build up a massive haul of raffle and auction items for charity.
Our goal this year is $25,000.
We've got 36 teams locked and loaded, with 144 players hitting Te Ngutu Golf course ready to battle it out (and spend up large on raffles and auctions along the way!). It might be a wee bit slow with that many players out there... but it's going to be a bloody good day, all in support of our Taranaki Tradies. I'm sure we will all keep ourselves occupied in between shots.
Keen to donate a prize?
If you can offer anything for our raffle or auction, big or small, we'd love to hear from you.
We know it's tough out there right now, so every contribution is genuinely appreciated, and we'll make sure everyone knows about your support on the day. Keep an eye out, we'll be reaching out to Taranaki businesses over the next couple of weeks too.
Missed out on a spot?
Sorry....we did our best to fit everyone in! Pretty much all of last years players wanted back in, so they got priority.
Jump on the cancellation list by emailing [email protected]
The cancellation list will be offered on a first in - first served basis.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Cheers,
Ben and Tess
05/07/2026