BUSINESS PROFILE
Johnston Associates South — backing the Makos all the way BY NELLIE TUCK
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ohnston Associates South Chartered Accountants are proud partners of the Tasman Rugby Union and are backing the Tasman Makos for success in the upcoming season. “This partnership is a great fit for us. We’re pretty keen on our rugby in the office, but more importantly we see a natural affinity between ourselves and the Makos,” says Johnston Associates South Director Ben Douglas. “Not only was Johnston Associates South founded within a year of the Makos’ first game in 2009, but the Makos value their fans and supporters above all else, like we do our clients.” The accounting firm prides itself on forging strong relationships with its clients and developing a personal touch. Each client is assigned two accountants and by getting to know how the business ticks and what the goals are, Johnston Associates South aims to help their clients grow their business, and ultimately their profits. “Building relationships with our clients helps us to understand where they would like their business to be. Our passionate and forward-thinking team at Johnston Associates South are always on the lookout for new ways of working, to make it that much easier for our clients,” says Ben. “Value for money is an important part of what we offer and we are consistently looking for ways to streamline costs without compromising the services we offer.” The firm’s personal touch is working too, with 30 percent growth in the business last year. “It’s great to see both the growth of our firm and the success of the Makos, which have gone hand-in-hand really, and as a local business supporting a local club, it’s a really good feeling.
Dean Steele, Les Edwards and Ben Douglas back the Makos
“Building relationships with our clients helps us to understand where they would like their business to be.” The Makos are known for valuing excellence in rugby throughout the region, and we feel the same way about fostering business excellence throughout Nelson and Marlborough. It’s what we do.” Like a sports team, Johnston Associates South has specialists working in different areas, with the ability to offer advice and information on corporate governance, company structure and strategy, accounting systems evaluation and implementation, and debt management. The team also has a Business Consulting Division, offering clients the services of a Virtual Chief Executive
Officer and Virtual Chief Financial Officer on a part-time basis. In addition, they offer business analysis and forecasting, plus ensure compliance and tax reporting are up-todate. “It really is a complete 360-degree approach to business consulting, working with our clients to achieve the best results. We’re with the Makos all the way too,” Ben adds. The Johnston Associates South Chartered Accountants logo sits proudly below the number on the back of each Tasman Makos jersey this season.
Contact Level 1, 126 Trafalgar Street, Nelson Phone: 03 548 7437 jacalsouthisland.co.nz
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