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Living Business is a Gold WorkflowMAX Implementation Partner
This recognition reflects more than just the work we’ve done with WorkflowMAX — it’s a testament to the results achieved alongside our clients, and the strong partnerships we’ve built along the way.
Turning a Repetitive Payroll Headache into a One‑Click Process (with AI)
Helen takes a look at two AI tools for finding the best solution the shortcut a time-consuming repetitive task of exporting timesheet reports from WorkflowMax to Smartly Payroll each week.
Own It: Why I've Stopped Hiding My Use of AI Tools
When a client asks me a question and I turn to Co-pilot to find the answer, I say so. It might sound like a small thing, but it's changed how I work and how my clients experience working with me.
What Co Pilot AI is NOT Good At
AI does not own outcomes, understand consequences or learn accountability so if an AI system gives bad advice, the responsibility still sits with the human or organisation using it. This is why AI…
WorkflowMax-Sharepoint Integration - Your Top Questions Answered
On the surface, WorkflowMax’s built‑in document storage looks like it does the job. In practice, though, many businesses feel the limits if they start to feel friction if they rely heavily on emailed…
Case Study: Collaborating with a Consultancy team working nationwide
Our engagement with this client had been intermittent, primarily focused on resolving issues within WorkflowMax. The director consistently encountered challenges due to being overcommitted, making…
Annual Pay vs Holiday Leave in Xero Payroll
This topic is often confusing across all payroll systems because terms such as Annual Leave, Holiday Pay, Accrued Leave, and Earned Leave can have different meanings depending on the payroll system.…
Getting Started with Xero JAX – Build Confidence Fast
This is a quick reference guide to help you asking the right questions to get the best answers for your business.
NZ Payroll Changes 2026 – What You Need to Know as an Employer
Let’s walk through the key payroll updates for 2026, so you’re prepared and confident about what’s coming. Here’s what you should keep an eye on to stay compliant and support your team. Reach out if…
Case Study – Was WorkflowMax the Problem or the Solution?
Often with a problem or challenge in a business, the obvious first option is not always the right or best solution. That is why we like to dig a little deeper first as this often reveals some of the…
Negative Holiday Pay Balances in Xero Payroll
Why Holiday Pay balances in Xero Payroll NZ show as negative - what causes the error and how to fix it.
How to Choose a Bookkeeper in New Zealand
What to look for when engaging a bookkeeper as an alternative to an inhouse resource.