Helen Pauley, Sidekick Tasman

Business overview

We are a chartered accounting firm& part of a group of eight Sidekicks across the South Island. We offer accounting services, xero support & training, & business development & advisory services.
Our strength is the depth of skill & experience we have across the group & the desire to achieve our brand promises.
• Be ahead of the pack.
• Help you achieve your version of success.
• Provide clarity and build confidence.
Our ideal clients are those who want their business to provide them with the income to support the lifestyle they want & the discretionary time to enjoy it.
The Sidekick brand has five values:
• Legit – Do the right thing.
• Ingenious – Agile and innovative
• Effective – Play to our strengths.
• Connected – the best solutions.
• Genuine – Real relationships
Sidekick is a breath of fresh air on the accounting landscape, & we were the first ever worldwide Xero platinum partner. Our clients are the Superhero’s in their business & we are their Sidekick.

Products and services I offer

Comprehensive compliance accounting & business advisory services including but not limited to
• Annual reporting & tax returns
• Bookkeeping, payroll & GST preparation & filing
• Xero training, support, audits and reviews
• Management Reporting
• Business Development planning & advisory
• Business mentoring & quarterly coaching
• Cashflow forecasting & budgeting.
• Virtual CFO
• Company Administration
• Cashflow & Profit Improvement coaching

Why I'm in the Venus Network

My role as Client Services Manager is all about the clients and I was looking for a network to support me in the role as I grow our business. I like meeting new people; I like the idea of being held accountable for networking and learning from others shared experiences.

Testimonials

Business Plan & Cashflow/Profit Improvement meeting
… I wish I had done this three years ago. It provided the clarity around the numbers that I needed.
…. The presentation material was easy to follow.

Quarterly coaching
…… the list of financial terms was a great resource and provided clear definitions. I loved that no question was a silly question.

Start Up client
… Helen connected me with so many people to support me in the first steps of my journey
.. Helen gave me practical advice on the how and why to do things

My point of difference

I want to see and hear from our client throughout the year and have worked hard to remove any barriers that inhibit that. My glass is always half full.

My latest business news

I have been selected as one of three finalists for Sidekick Teammate of the year for 2023. The winner will be announced at our September conference.
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