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SUMMARY:Offboarding - get it right!
DESCRIPTION:Ending a client relationship doesn’t have to be awkward – or risky. \nThinking about ending a client relationship – and unsure what is required for compliance\, privacy obligations and maintaining your reputation? Join us for our tutorial designed to cover the compliance essentials and communication strategies to ensure a smooth and professional offboarding process. \nPresented by Master Bookkeeper Leaine Jones\, founder of Jones Business Solutions and Smart Books\, this tutorial explores the essential steps for professionally ending client engagements – as well as meeting NZ compliance requirements. \n\nLeaine will guide you through: \n\nIRD record retention and handover requirements\nPrivacy Act essentials for secure data transfer\nCommunication processes that maintain goodwill and protect your reputation.\n\nWhether you’re managing your own client transitions or supporting businesses through offboarding\, this session will help you structure the process and reduce compliance risk. \nReserve your spot and take the stress out of client offboarding.
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/offboarding-get-it-right/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Tutorial,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leaine Jones":MAILTO:hello@smartbookscourses.com
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SUMMARY:Starting out in Business - What you need!
DESCRIPTION:Build the skills to launch and support a successful business – from the beginning! \nThinking about starting your own business—or helping others take the leap? Join us for our tutorial designed to guide new business owners and the professionals who support them through the start-up essentials. \nPresented by Master Bookkeeper Leaine Jones\, founder of Jones Business Solutions and Smart Books\, this tutorial explores the key steps needed to plan and execute a new business setup. Leaine will walk you through the key areas to focus on and where and how to receive and offer professional support. \nWhether you’re launching your first venture or regularly assisting clients through their start-up journey\, this tutorial will help you structure your approach and strengthen your impact. \nReserve your spot and take the first step toward confident business ownership.
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/starting-out-in-business-what-you-need/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Tutorial,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leaine Jones":MAILTO:hello@smartbookscourses.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T104500
DTSTAMP:20260517T100942
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Week - Let's Connect!
DESCRIPTION:Be Active / Me Kori Tonu is the theme for Wednesday 8 October as part of Mental Health Awareness Week! \nBeing active can make us feel good\, and it helps us feel connected. \nJoin us for some Chair Yoga online with experienced Yoga instructor\, Mel Morris. \nOur ticket price is $5.75 (including GST) and all proceeds will be passed onto the Mental Health Foundation. \nMelanie Morris leads the team of Hansa Teachers. Mel is a qualified Yoga Therapist and the Country Manager for New Zealand. She has completed over 800 hours of professional Hansa training – both in Hansa flow teaching and yoga therapy\, Mel has also enjoyed Teacher training with Donna Farhi and was privileged to take part in Donna’s Art of Teaching programme.\n\nUnlock the benefits of Corporate Chair Yoga for your Body and Mind:\n\n\nImproved balance\nStrength\nFunctional Movement\nMobility\nNervous System support\n\n\nWe think this is a great way to ‘top up together’ as part of MHAW week. Come join us!
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/mental-health-awareness-week-lets-connect/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leaine Jones":MAILTO:hello@smartbookscourses.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250909T104500
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SUMMARY:Mastering Debtor Management - A Best Practice Guide
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the essentials of effective debtor management—where strategic bookkeeping meets financial stability. This tutorial explores key methods to improve cashflow\, maintain strong customer relationships\, and safeguard business integrity. \nJoin experienced bookkeeper and Smart Books® founder\, Leaine Jones\, for guidance on debtor management best practices and actionable strategies for improving accounts receivable processes. Leaine is joined by 2 experts – Sian Wingate (Tradie Terms) and Jo Jury (My Two Cents). \nIn this tutorial Leaine and her guest speakers guide you through: \n\nWhy debtor management is critical for business success\nHow structured payment terms reduce risk\nStrategies for handling overdue accounts professionally\nExample software tools for efficient debtor tracking\nNavigating bad debt procedures in New Zealand\nThe importance of regular accounts receivable reviews.\n\nWhether you’re an aspiring or experienced bookkeeper\, this session provides practical solutions to optimise debt collection\, improve cashflow\, and strengthen client trust. Take control of debtor management and ensure your bookkeeping practices support long-term business financial health.
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/mastering-debtor-management-a-best-practice-guide/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Tutorial,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T104500
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SUMMARY:Best Practice Bookkeeping - unlock the essentials!
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the essentials of best practice in bookkeeping—where technical expertise meets professionalism. This tutorial delves into strategies to enhance compliance\, efficiency\, and accuracy\, while upholding integrity\, trust\, and ethics. \nJoin experienced bookkeeper and Smart Books® founder\, Leaine Jones\, to gain insights on her take on Best Practice. \nIn this tutorial Leaine will expertly guide you through: \n\nUnderstanding what Best Practice Bookkeeping is\nWhy demonstrating Best Practice is essential for success\nThe vital interplay between efficiency and accuracy\nHow to align your processes with your personal and professional values.\n\nWhether you’re an aspiring or experienced bookkeeper\, this session will empower you to make Best Practice the cornerstone of your work. Safeguard your reputation\, build lasting client trust\, and consistently deliver excellence. \nDon’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of Best Practice and confidently integrate it into your bookkeeping approach!
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/best-practice-bookkeeping-unlock-the-essentials/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Tutorial,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T104500
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SUMMARY:Internal Controls - take control!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about internal controls – think of them as your financial safety net. This tutorial explores what internal controls are\, why they matter\, and how you can use them to protect financial data and information within a business. \nJoin experienced bookkeeper and Smart Books® founder\, Leaine Jones\, to gain insights on her recommendations for this critical aspect of bookkeeping. \nIn this tutorial Leaine will expertly guide you through: \n\nUnderstanding what internal controls are\nExamining eye-watering fraud statistics to highlight their importance\nCommunicating the significance of internal controls to business owners and key personnel\nIntroducing and consistently applying best practices for checks and reviews.\n\nBy putting the right internal controls in place\, you can catch mistakes\, prevent fraud\, and keep everything ticking along nicely. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to to get a clear understanding of what internal controls are – and how to implement them effectively!
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/internal-controls-take-control/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Tutorial,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leaine Jones":MAILTO:hello@smartbookscourses.com
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SUMMARY:Get Bold with your Brand!
DESCRIPTION:Learn Smart Workshop Series 2025#1\nUnderstand how a powerful and value-based brand will open a faster track to business success with our upcoming online workshop on building a strong brand! This session covers everything you need – from the fundamental building blocks for a brand\, to crafting a compelling visual identity for your business\, and effectively conveying your key brand messages. Perfect for business owners looking to make a lasting impact – whether you are just starting out or it’s time for a rethink of your current brand. \nWe have carefully selected amazing experts to guide you through the sessions to: \n\nUnderstand what a brand is and why you should invest in developing yours\nDevelop a visual identity for your brand and what to showcase with your collateral\nCreate key messaging to maximise your LinkedIn presence\nEstablish your brand goals and make a plan to execute them\nTalk about your next steps to further deepen your brand presence.\n\nJoin us and take the first step towards brand excellence! \nThe Workshop will be opened by Leaine Jones from Smart Books\, with sessions run by Brands with Moxie — Eight Steps to a Winning Brand author Frances Manwaring (Managing Director of Moxie)\,  Catherine Watson from Boldly\, and Jodine McIntyre from Social Smarty. \n  \nTickets are $195.50 (including GST) NZD. \nPS – if you are one of the first 20 to buy a ticket you get a 10% discount – enjoy our Earlybird price of $175.95 (including GST) NZD.
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/get-bold-with-your-brand/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T104500
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SUMMARY:2024 in review
DESCRIPTION:As we approach the end of 2024 undertaking a review of the good\, bad\, and ugly from the past 12 months will stand you in good stead for the year ahead. What went well? What didn’t go to plan? How can you learn from mistakes? How can you gain new learnings and insights to do better? \nMake the time for this valuable and thought-provoking session to evaluate your experiences\, celebrate your successes\, and identify areas for improvement. This reflection will help you set clear\, actionable goals and strategies for a more successful and fulfilling year ahead. \nPresented by Master Bookkeeper Leaine Jones\, founder of Jones Business Solutions and Smart Books\, this online tutorial will help you undertake your end of year review. \nLeaine will walk you through the key areas to focus on – and what learnings you can take to plan for an epic 2025!
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/2024-in-review/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Tutorial,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leaine Jones":MAILTO:hello@smartbookscourses.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240917T104500
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SUMMARY:GST - Checks and Balances
DESCRIPTION:Client GST return time comes round all too frequently. Despite what some think it is not just letting the accounting software display a form – and then go forth and file! What pre-filing checks should you do? \nThe GST Reconciliation can seem daunting – what if it is ‘out’? How do I find out why? \nIf you have these kinds of questions or trepidation each time the GST filing round approaches this is a great session for you. \nPresented by Master Bookkeeper Leaine Jones\, founder of Jones Business Solutions and Smart Books\, this tutorial will help you be confident with preparing and troubleshooting GST returns. \nLeaine will walk you through her GST return checks\, how to undertake a GST reconciliation\, and the red flags to look for. Take away her GST return checklist and put it into action!
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/gst-checks-and-balances/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Tutorial,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leaine Jones":MAILTO:hello@smartbookscourses.com
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240611T104500
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SUMMARY:Navigating the ABC relationship
DESCRIPTION:Bookkeepers serve as the vital link between clients and their accountants. In this enlightening tutorial\, we explore the key aspects that accountants wish their clients would improve upon\, along with how bookkeepers can actively contribute to improvements. Join Leaine Jones\, an experienced bookkeeper and the founder of Smart Books®\, as she shares valuable insights on nurturing essential business relationships. \nLearn the ABC and boost your bookkeeping skills with this tutorial. \nIn this webinar\, Leaine will expertly guide you through: \n\n5 things accountants need clients to do better\nThe practical steps the bookkeeper can take for improvements\nBuilding strong relationships with accountants\nNavigating the ABC relationship\nCreating transparent processes that work for everyone.\n\nBoost your bookkeeping skills \nDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge! Join Leaine Jones in this engaging webinar and elevate your bookkeeping expertise.
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/navigating-the-abc-relationship/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Tutorial,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leaine Jones":MAILTO:hello@smartbookscourses.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240312T104500
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SUMMARY:Be 'Bookkeeper ready' for year end!
DESCRIPTION:Most NZ businesses have a 31 March balance date. As a bookkeeper we need to line our ducks in a row to be ready. This tutorial looks at what needs to be prepared beforehand\, the information that should be gathered\, and what work is done afterwards. \nJoin experienced bookkeeper and Smart Books® founder\, Leaine Jones\, to gain insights on her preferred methods for this very important process. \nIn this webinar\, Leaine will expertly guide you through: \n\nIdentifying critical areas requiring attention before 31 March\nStrategising for post-March activities\nUnderstanding tasks that demand more time and attention\nImplementing best practices using efficient workpapers\nEffectively compiling all necessary documents for the business accountant.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to streamline year-end procedures for you and your clients!
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/be-bookkeeper-ready-for-year-end/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leaine Jones":MAILTO:hello@smartbookscourses.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T140000
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SUMMARY:Being Your Best!
DESCRIPTION:Smart Books inaugural workshop!\nAre you lacking clarity and insight into what you and your business is all about? Low energy? Feeling overwhelmed? Not enough time to spend ‘on’ your business’ – and when you do you are not sure what or where to start? Are you doing projects that you don’t enjoy or working with clients you don’t like? This workshop tackles all this – and more! \nThe Smart Books 2023 Bookkeeper Survey identified managing time and workload as the biggest challenge facing our Smart Bookies. Armed with these results we decided to get some experts together and tackle this big topic! \nOur ‘Being your best’ online workshop is all about self-awareness. We help you unlock your unique strengths\, align them to your core values\, and implement them meaningfully into your business. \nJoin us and set out on your path to be the absolute best that you can be! \nThe Workshop will be opened by Mel Morris from Xero\, with sessions run by Smart Books founder Leaine Jones\, Unleash your Awesome author Daria Williamson\, and Leap to Lead transition and leadership coach Emily Rogers. \nTickets are $57.50 (including GST) NZD. \nPS – you don’t need to be a bookkeeper to reap the benefits of this workshop – if you are in business and want momentum and direction this is for you!
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/being-your-best/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231108T104500
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SUMMARY:Raise a Cup!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Global Bookkeeping Week! \nThis year it will be happening from the 6th to the 10th of November 2023. \nBookkeepers make a difference for their clients every single day. Taking the time to pause with their peers to celebrate the fabulous work they do is marked by ‘Raise a cup’ day. Join us for a chat in our free webinar on Wednesday 8 November to do just that! \nDig out your most fun vessel and toast bookkeeping excellence. We have some spot prizes lined up. We’d love to see you!
URL:https://stage.smartbookscourses.com/event/raise-a-cup/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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