Tourism Industry Specialists

Accounts Online

We were recently in attendance at the HANZ (Hospitality Assn of NZ) conference in Wairakei and our Tourism Properties.com trade stand was positioned alongside another group of exhibitors who were wearing black tee shirts.

The message on the front of their shirts read, “Life is Precious Spend less time doing the books.  On the back they had their company name (Accounts Online) with their buyline “Stress Free Accounting”.

During the course o the event we came to realize how valuable their service could be to our clients.  We found out that Accounts Online (AOL) is a boutique firm of accountants. 

They explained that their role is very similar to the services provided by travel agents.  They help to make businesses fly whereas traditional accountants are often very focused on tax compliance work which makes them very similar to a customs agent.

As travel agents they want your journey to be enjoyable and without any dramas.
They offer you the opportunity to travel light and provide you with a safe landing and this was of particular interest to us. 

AOL highlighted the need to prepare your business for sale from the day you enter your business.   AOL stressed that business owners who fail to prepare early enough will discount the value of their business when they exit it. AOL explained to us there are some very simple procedures and rules to learn to place the owner in control of the process when they need to sell.

We suggest you arrange a consultation with them.

Accounts Online
P.O. Box 38004
Wellington Mail Centre
Wellington 5045
Telephone: 64 0800 222 268
Facsimile: 64 (9) 5239226 
Email: info@accountsonline.co.nz
Website: www.accountsonline.co.nz

BNZ - Bank of New Zealand

Bank of New Zealand was founded in 1861 and has been an integral part of New Zealand life ever since.

Today the bank employs over 5,000 people in New Zealand; works with Personal, Business, Agri and Private Wealth clients; and has over 170 retail stores and Partners’ Centres across New Zealand.

The main management and administration functions of the Bank are located in Wellington and Auckland. To run our business we spend more than $370m annually on goods and services, which is spread across more than 3,500 suppliers, creating jobs right around New Zealand.

What we do helps New Zealand businesses operate, grow and prosper so jobs are created, families and lifestyles are sustained, communities thrive, and individual New Zealanders are able to realise their home ownership, lifestyle, investment and retirement dreams.

Tourism Properties.com Business Brokers invite the opportunity to direct you to your personal BNZ Business Banker who may assist you with your total Banking Requirements within New Zealand.

Email us directly for a personal introduction: adrian@tourismproperties.com

Glaister Ennor - Barristers, Solicitors and Notary Public

The Glaister Ennor Property team has many years’ experience in the commercial property market and the tourism industry.  We can assist with property purchases, lease agreements, advise overseas investors and business owners wanting to restructure, sell or expand their business.

We are based in the heart of downtown Auckland and our success is built on our culture of offering personalised service to our clients combined with insightful, practical advice. Clients use us because they know we will get to the heart of the issue quickly and effectively and that we offer solutions that are commercially astute and business focused.

Contact:
Tim Jones
Glaister Ennor
Norfolk House, 18 High Street
PO Box 63, Shortland St Auckland 1140

Telephone: 64 (9) 356 8243
Facsimile: 64 (3) 356 8244
Email: tim.jones@glaisterennor.co.nz
Mobile: 021 922 664
Website: www.glaisterennor.co.nz

 

HWI Chartered Accountants

The relationship between business owner and accountant is arguably the most important of all.

HWI is a modern accounting firm who add value to their clients by delivering more than just accounting expertise.  Maximise your relationship with an accountant by making HWI your accountant today.

Our approach is one where we set out to help, and be helpful, by giving our clients support, guidance, accessibility.  Mixed with this approach is the benefit of a collection of minds capable of tackling the full spectrum of assignments - from the straightforward through to the highly complex.

Our aim is to add value to every undertaking, to be accountable, open and honest to make all your relationship with us positive and enduring.

HWI Chartered Accountants
Fujitsu House, Level 3
139 Carlton Gore Road
Newmarket
PO Box 99858
Auckland
Telephone: 64 (9) 307-8500
Facsimile: 64 (9) 307-8505
Email: hwi@hwi.co.nz
Website: www.hwi.co.nz

One on One - Motel Marketing for Kiwis

From our research, and work with our clients, we have found there are many simple profit making and marketing ideas virtually none of your competitors use. Even if they know about them.

One of these ideas has secured  $86 000 of new bookings  for a motel client of ours, in early 2009. Another client has increased web bookings by 50% in  same period.

A motel we started helping in June 2009 is booking 4 times what they were doing on their web 12 weeks ago. the rate in September is twice what it was at the height of their high season last year. And at some of the strongest rates in their sector!

I'm Colin Kelly.

My Wellington New Zealand based company, trading as Systems for Business, works with  Motels and other accommodation providers worldwide. We specialize in  showing operators how to make their business easier to run, and more profitable.

Its already September 2009 and operators in the western world  are down on last year. A New Zealand wide survey we have just done had only 5% of respondents saying they were doing as well as last year. 

This spring many guests are going to go to fancier motels for the same money, cheaper motels, or just plain better marketed motels. Or stay at home. Yet motel leases still will need to be paid. Its time for action.

Systems we show you can make running your motel simpler, and find ways to get you more business
  

"Sales & marketing training for motels, guarenteed results.View www.kiwimotelmarketing.co.nz"

One on One
Telephone: 64 (4) 5892 841
Email: colin.sfb@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.kiwimotelmarketing.co.nz

Pathways to New Zealand Ltd

PathwaysNZ is one of the longest established and most successful professional providers of New Zealand immigration and visa services. Our 5 licensed immigration advisers assist a wide range of clients throughout New Zealand and the worldover in all aspects of their New Zealand immigration requirements. To date over 8,000 families from 75 different countries have benefitted from our services, and we have facilitated the investment of over $50 million in New Zealand through business migration.

Contact Martin King, Client Relationship Manager, Pathways to New Zealand Ltd.                   

Private & corporate immigration specialists

5th Floor, 1 Bryce Street

P O Box 7089

Hamilton, New Zealand

Tel:  64-7-834 9222

Fax: 64-7-834 9223

Mob: 64-212 373551

Email: martin@pathwaysnz.com

Website: www.pathwaysnz.co.nz

Parry Field Lawyers

Based in the heart of Christchurch, we have extensive experience in advising a wide range of clients in the tourism, hospitality and leisure industry, including:

• existing tourist operators throughout the South Island
• purchasers of hotels, cafes, resorts and lodges – whether individual units or whole developments
• local or overseas investors seeking a slice of the burgeoning New Zealand tourism industry
• business owners looking to expand or restructure their business
• vendors wishing to move on to other ventures and sell their business

We pride ourselves on adding value to our client’s business, providing timely, common-sense advice based on understanding our clients’ needs and presenting solutions that are both practical and commercial.

Call Peter can Rij or Tim Rankin today on (03) 379-4383 to discuss all your tourism and hospitality needs.

Parry Field Lawyers
Level 15, Forsyth Barr House
764 Colombo Street
Christchurch
Telephone: 64 (3) 379-4383
Facsimile: 64 (3) 366-3336
Email: petervanrij@parryfield.com
timrankin@parryfield.com
Website: www.parryfield.com
(Also at Riccarton – telephone 64 (3) 348-8480)

PIC Insurance Brokers

Rod Warwick has 35 years experience through out New Zealand, UK, Europe, North & South Pacific specialising in Restaurants, Bars Cafes, Hotels, Motels, Resorts & Construction Insurance.

PIC is an independent insurance broker owned and operated by New Zealanders for New Zealanders here and around the globe. Since our foundation in 1980, the cornerstone of our service has been the development of strong relationships with our clients. To identify risk and provide expert advice, we know it's vital to understand what our clients do. You can bank on straight forward, high quality advice and personal service from some of the industry's most experienced brokers at PIC.

Rod Warwick’s Contact Details:
P O Box 58842
Greenmount
Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone: 64 (9) 274-5751
Facsimile: 64 (9) 274-5752
Mobile 64 21 367 311
Email: rod@pic.co.nz
Website: www.pic.co.nz

Rob Law Maxrecruitment

Rob Law Maxrecruitment provides specialist recruitment services across a variety of sectors, and have been leaders in delivering focused Hospitality and Tourism recruitment for over 10 years.

Sarah Kerr, Rob Law Maxrecruitment’s dedicated consultant for our Hospitality and Tourism portfolio,  was at the coal face of some of Wellington’s best and busiest cafés and restaurants for over 10 years before moving into recruitment.  She has been with RLM for 3.5 years and knows only too well the challenges business’ faces when shortfalls in personnel impact negatively on performance and viability. 

Sarah has worked with Hospitality and Tourism companies of all size and scope across New Zealand and has provided professional, discreet and tailored recruitment solutions to many companies.   Like any good matchmaker, Sarah needs to know what makes you tick, and the vision you have for your business, so that one perfect person can be found.

Our process involves

1.  Brief – including Company Culture, Position Description, Client Expectations
2.  Search – using our networks, personal referrals, advertising we put our feelers out
3.  Fit – we review all applications, interview, skill test, do background and credibility checks
4.  Match – we shortlist, introduce candidates, and brief them and you pre-interview
5.  Interview – you meet our candidates and select your preferred person for the job
6.  Placement – we work with you on presenting an offer and filling that vacancy
7.  Monitor – post placement we communicate so the relationship gets off to a good start

With a large network of pre-qualified candidates and recruitment expertise, Sarah can directly approach the right people for your business; streamlining and simplifying the recruitment process, alleviating unwanted pressure and letting you get on with what you do best – running your business.  

For a copy of our Terms of Business and a confidential chat please call
 

Sarah Kerr's Contact Details:
04 471 6986
Rob Law Maxrecruitment
L4, Petherick Tower Waring Taylor Street
Wellington
PO Box 5555
Website: www.roblawmax.co.nz

StarAnise- Culinary and Hospitality Consulting

In a nut shell we're here to increase your profit and assist you in becoming leaner and more efficient.

Below are some of the services and products we can offer you and your organization! In this highly competitive market it pays to get the upper hand and to maximize your potential. Because were are a boutique business we can tailor a service to suit you and your business needs

• Hands on Training and Staff Development
• Training Menu Design and Development
• Staff Assessments
• Stand in Executive Chef or Head Chef
• Mystery Shopper & Reviewer.
• GP Management Systems and Advice
• Supplier Reviews
• Hygiene Reviews

David Schofield
Mobile: 0220506100
E-Mail: info@staranise.co.nz

Website: www.staranise.co.nz
 

Strata Funding - Commercial Financiers and Brokers

As one of New Zealand’s longest established commercial finance brokers, Strata Funding brings particular expertise to creating innovative yet practical funding solutions.  We specialise in sourcing and arranging commercial funding structures to suit each individual client’s requirements and circumstance.

Over the past 20 years, we have established strong working relationships with a comprehensive group of the country’s leading commercial lenders. They range from finance companies to banks; mortgage funds and project lenders to investment banks and private funds.  Coupled with our extensive industry experience this ensures we are able to readily evaluate and source the most appropriate funding options available for a wide range of commercial projects.

They include:
• Residential, commercial and industrial development projects
• Subdivision and land banking
• Investment property acquisition (commercial, motel, hotel and rental – residential)
• Debt restructure
• Bridging finance
• Mezzanine funding and second mortgage facilities
• Business finance
• Equipment finance.

With a career spanning some 30 years in the financial sector, Alan Robertson is one of the most experienced commercial brokers in this country. Commencing his career in wholesale and retail motor vehicle finance with General Motors Acceptance Corporation, he subsequently moved to Marac, where he was active in providing clients with a wide range of funding facilities, from motor vehicle, plant and equipment to commercial property investment and development financing as well as serving in branch management roles.

Since 1986, Alan has focused upon commercial finance broking, leading to his establishing Property Pack Commercial - now Strata Funding - in 1994. His expertise covers the full spectrum of commercial funding transactions, with a particular focus upon long-term investment and development finance for commercial property. He has gained the respect of an extensive range of commercial lenders and has established relationships with a wide variety of trading banks and other institutional lenders as well as access to public and private investment funds.

Alan was instrumental in the foundation of the New Zealand Mortgage Brokers' Association.

Alan Robertson's Contact Details:
Ground Floor
Pompallier Centre
2 Pompallier Terrace
Ponsonby
Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone: 64 (9) 360 5252
Facsimile: 64 (9) 360 8852
Mobile 64 274 923 539
Email: alan@stratafunding.co.nz
Website: www.stratafunding.co.nz

Texco International - Commercial textile solutions

Texco International is a new company with over 125 years of experience and expertise as the result of the merger between Wales & Mackinlay and Commercial Linen in 2008. Texco International now forms New Zealand’s largest importer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial textiles. Our strategy is simple;

We deliver total room textile solutions that make you feel great by;
•    Providing exceptional service
•    Developing enduring relationships
•    Delivering genuine value
•    Providing consistent quality
•    Implementing smart technologies

Along with our range of ex stock linen and manchester, Texco International can deliver custom made bedspreads, cushions, runners, valances and curtains to meet your specific requirements.

Whether you want to undertake a complete refurbishment or just want to refresh the room or update the bed, the Texco team are experts and will work with you to deliver the results you expect.
We would love the opportunity to discuss your future plans with you. CALL US TODAY

TEXCO INTERNATIONAL LTD
15 Copsey Place, Avondale
PO Box 19229, Avondale, Auckland 1026
Telephone    0800 925 377
Email    info@texcointernational.co.nz
Web    www.texcointernational.co.nz