Join us for the next in-person event in our NZBusiness Networking & Note-taking series which will include a panel discussion on investment and cashflow strategies for SMEs in New Zealand.
Get ready to supercharge your growth strategies with our upcoming event that will help business owners better navigate the challenges of investment and cashflow management.
In today’s competitive business landscape, securing the right investment and mastering cashflow dynamics are essential for sustainable growth and success. Whether you’re seeking funding to launch a new venture, expand operations, or innovate your product offerings, our panellists will share expert insights and actionable advice to guide you on every step of the way.
From navigating the intricacies of financing options to optimising cashflow forecasting and management techniques, this event (and our co-published digital magazine on the topic) promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to fuel your business ambitions.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to gain a competitive edge and propel your business to new heights, as well as network with like-minded business owners over snacks and a few drinks.
Panel speakers
Krystle Brough joined Tax Traders in 2023 after 15 years in Business Advisory roles at leading accounting practices, completing her experience as a Business Advisory Partner at Grant Thornton. During Krystle’s time in practice, she worked with a wide variety of clients which helped her understand the daily cashflow pressures and stakeholder expectations of New Zealand SME businesses. These days, much of her role within Tax Traders is to work closely with accountants and their clients on tax pooling solutions and Taxi – their new working capital offering.
Dave Anderson is the CEO of Petdirect, NZ’s largest online pet speciality business. Dave has had a varied career, working in Corporate Recovery for PwC with a focus on restructuring, turnarounds and recapitalising underperforming businesses. He was the CFO/COO for Icebreaker joining when business turnover was $50m and played key part in the evolution of the company into a ‘mini multinational’, leaving when turnover was $230m. He’s also been CFO of Goodman Fielder NZ, New Zealand’s largest fast moving consumer goods company. And more recently, he led an advisory business focussing on advising early stage high growth companies including leading numerous capital raises. Throughout these roles, cash management and capital investment were at the forefront.
Rudi Bansal is Regional Manager for Auckland in Commercial Banking at Kiwibank. He brings over a decade of experience in business and commercial banking. Kiwibank’s business and commercial bankers believe in building strong local relationships, with offices across Auckland’s North Shore, CBD, and Highbrook. As a B Corp, Kiwibank is deeply committed to balancing purpose and profit. Rudi is personally driven by helping New Zealand businesses make a greater impact for Aotearoa and Tamariki, whether that’s through capital, connections, or other means.
David Whalley is a Director in KPMG’s Private Enterprise team in Auckland. David is a qualified Chartered Accountant with ‘Big 4’ and international commercial experience. David has many years’ experience delivering vCFO services to a range of businesses, helping them navigate down turns in the economy and ensuring they have the right cashflow strategies in place. His work includes delivering business change and performance improvement, focusing on designing and implementing new finance teams, systems and IT operations.
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