Testimonials
“I am so grateful to Jamie, Gabby and the team for all their help! They have helped me with my accounts that were a “mess”; they tidied them, then trained me to use Xero AND I ended up with a refund from Inland Revenue! Love you guys… couldn’t have done it without you : )”
Jacqui Fisher, 2017
“MSO Design needed an accounts person to step in and hit the ground running. The person who usually dealt with these was out of action for 3 weeks. GoFi8ure stepped in and took over all the data entry, reconciliation, invoice entering and balancing. They are also looking after our GST for us. The last step will be pulling the outsourced Salary & Wages component back in to the company and driven with the help of Xero.
For me this was a Godsend. Trying to run the business, the team and network as well as possibly overseeing the accounts for 3 weeks would have been an immense stress on time and effectiveness. In some ways it’s was a fast learning curve but a good one. I can’t speak highly enough of the GoFi8ure team and their LOVE for accounts. Something I really don’t have. Having said that – I bet they couldn’t go fishing on the Tongararo and catch a trout though. Something they probably have NO love for.”
Mark Whitecliffe, MSO Design Director, 2017
“Having Andie come on board as our Bookkeeper has been great. It’s a relief knowing that our accounts are up to date and being done correctly. Really enjoying having her working with us and helping lighten my load”
Mike Westbury, One Eighty Recruitment, 2017
“Being new to Xero, I booked a short training session with Steve. He targeted our time perfectly and subsequently came on site for two days where we worked collaboratively on the set up for a new programme of work. It was a great experience and it’s reassuring to know that GoFi8ure is there whenever we need some extra help and support.”
Madeleine Waters, Education Payroll, 2017
“Just a quick note to say thank you for kick starting my Xero journey yesterday. I know it is a powerful tool if used in the right way and your insights yesterday were indeed welcome. I especially liked your informal practical approach which got us contributing and exploring how we could also use Xero beyond what we do today. I will encourage that thinking going forward and indeed will call on you to come into our office and get a feel of what we do, with what and how. I believe there are better ways of doing things.”
Glenn Coutts, Alert Taxis Limited, 2017
“The session was tailored to my needs which meant I could concentrate on the areas where I needed help most. I would use GoFi8ure again.”
Jules Hurst, Northland Rugby Referees Association, 2017
“Lisa and the team know their stuff, so you don’t have to. Whether you need training or hands on help with your bookkeeping, they’re always ready and available.”
Mark Hurrin, Meridian General, 2017
“I love the fact I can call GoFi8ure up and they help me with my questions and show me the right way to do things. Great to have someone you can trust and can provide support.”
Fione Mawley, Cancer Society, 2017
“I really enjoyed the training and found it to be extremely useful. I like working with Jamie too … he is awesome. Very smart and very down to earth – my type of accountant!! :)”
Jaleh Edwardson, Windy City Consulting Limited, 2017
“The training course was good and really tailored to what I wanted to know which was how to do everything I do now on MYOB on Xero. Steve answered all my questions.”
Esther Fidgeon, 2017
“We’ve had the team from GoFi8ure do our bookkeeping for a number of years. They visit us onsite, they are always professional, good value and no piece of work is an issue or complicated – Highly recommend their services.”
Mario Juran, Arbitrage Wealth Management, 2017
“Great training from the GoFi8ure team on Xero for my business. Great day learning on how to use Xero effectively. Must have been good look at the cheesy smile! Would recommend to all those in a small business.”
Dan Bailey, Loan Market Capital & Coast 2017
“I found GoFi8ure’s training course very helpful. Steve explained how to use Xero step by step. He taught me how to use the Fixed Assets Register and what to do with the bank feeds, which is completely new to me. Thanks again for Steve an excellent Xero training session.”
Mariana Li , Greenpark Products Limited, 2017
“We’ve worked with Go Fi8ure for a number of years and they have helped out many of our clients keep control over their books. They are well-deserved winners of the Xero bookkeeping awards and are highly professional in their approach.”
Anne Stephenson, Connected Accountants, 2017
“The team at GoFi8ure have helped me a lot this year when my workload became unforeseeably overwhelming. They have given me real peace of mind and done as much or as little as I needed at any given time. Thoroughly recommend.”
Ngaire Mansfield, Straight Flush Plumbing, 2017
“We are so pleased we used GoFi8ure to help us with our Xero account. Even though we were delayed in coming down for our training session, it was well worth it. Lisa, our trainer, really helped us with our Xero account. She worked with us at our level, made it easier to understand and learn and we got a lot out of it. That is why we came to GoFi8ure, because of all the good feedback we had heard. Very, very worth while. A big thank you to Lisa for her help and support”
Lee Mather, Le Dejeuner Catering, 2017
“Awesome experience – had such a great Xero training with Lisa. Lots of useful information shared. I now feel confident as I work my way through Xero and my personal accounting.”
Michelle Lilies, Self Employed, 2017
“Yay! Thank you GoFi8ure for de-mystifying my accounting and making it not scary at all… not even that expensive either. Thanks Jamie, Gabby and the team. Highly recommend 🙂 ”
Jacqui Fisher, Revitalise Me, 2017
“It was invaluable – the trainer worked at my pace with my own Xero account and was really helpful. Very impressed with the training and the trainer.”
Margaret Speirs, Wellington Women’s Boarding House, 2017
“Our training with Jamie was great – it was pitched perfectly for me as a non-accountant, and good for Leigh who is new to Xero. I know she’s looking forward to her training tomorrow.”
Mary Ryan, Cancer Society, 2017
“We have been using GoFi8ure for quite some time. Our experience has been great. Our concerns about not having an accounts person in-house were quickly put to rest. GoFi8ure have us covered and we now see them as a valued extension of our own team.”
Perrin Riley, Springtimesoft Consulting, 2016
“GoFi8ure are great, they have helped me free up my time so I can focus on other important things, like selling!”
Mike Robbers, Harcourts, 2016
” I would highly recommend GoFi8ure — they are passionate about helping business owners with their bookkeeping and training requirements. For any small business that wants to take control of their financial future GoFi8ure are just as motivated as you are to develop your business. They are professional and enjoy seeing the results business owners experience.”
Vicky Funnell, Self Employed, 2016
“When coming to Wellington on a work visa as a contractor, I was a bit wary of getting my GST and annual Tax sorted. Thanks to Lisa and Gabby at GoFi8ure it wasn’t a problem at all. The service was great and everything went fast and smooth.”
Joerg Fluegge, Self Employed, 2016
“The Xero training session we had with Lisa was awesome. Really, really awesome. I learnt so much. There were things in Xero that I hadn’t thought about or even known about and she showed us how to use it and the reason for it. Lisa’s teaching style is really good, she explained everything well. Really pleased that we did the training session, I now have a whole bunch of stuff to do”
Jade Burger, The Gap, 2016
“I found the experience with Jamie to be informative, thorough and relaxing. Jamie was punctual and patient making the entire session enjoyable. The first part of our time together Jamie used to examine our XERO file and to assess the work required to fix our system. As Jamie moved through our system he made sure to let us know not only what was wrong but also how to fix it so the mistake does not happen again in the future. The next part of our session Jamie used the time to answer all the questions that I had prepared for him and then for the last part of our time my boss and I asked him to show us any shortcuts/handy tips to help us with our future endeavours. If asked I would state that Jamie Nicholas is very good at what he does. He is calm, patient and has a great attention to detail which enables him to provide an accurate and efficient service.”
Jason Ross, Howard Flooring, 2016
“Lisa and her team are awesome. They have added substantial value to my business as a virtual finance department.”
Blair Mainwaring, Ocean Design Group, 2016
“I have been using GoFi8ure to help me with my accounts and Xero ledger for years. I wouldn’t go any where else. If you want someone who knows what they are talking about, offers great advice and expertise then GoFi8ure are your go-to bookkeepers and trainers. I love reading their articles and tips online – if you ever have a moment, check them out. There are lots of great pieces out there. Top company in my book ;-)”
Lisa Carruthers, Loop PR, 2016
” GoFi8ure are the powerhouse of the bookkeeping industry. If you are looking to outsource your bookkeeping / accounting or require software training, then you should talk to Lisa & the GoFi8ure team. Their services allow business owners to free up their time and enable their accounting staff to work smarter with more accuracy and efficiency.”
Chris Downs, 2016
“Lisa and her staff are doing a great job for Nice Place Property Management; if not exactly making accounting fun, then certainly getting as close to this as humanly possible!”
Keith Powell, Nice Place Property Management Ltd, 2016
“Kudos to you and your team Lisa – you work bloody hard for the NZ and Global bookkeeping industry – great to see you getting the recognition you so truly deserve x”
Cassandra Scott, 2016
“Every time I deal with the GoFi8ure team they are very helpful and friendly. They know their stuff. It’s great because I get quality advice and expertise without the CA price!”
Emily Honeybun, Self Employed, 2016
“Thank you very much for all the support of your great service and team Lisa. It really helped and was the right approach as I was getting started. Thanks again.”
Katherine Short, Self Employed, 2016
“When GoFi8ure are looking after your books, you know they are in good hands and you can forget about them.”
Rochelle, Wellington Chocolate Factory, 2015
“Great service!! Highly recommend Lisa and her team for all bookkeeping/accounting services.”
Pip O’Connell, Self Employed, 2015
“We found Jamie very efficient and pleasant to deal with, he always got on with the task at hand.”
Cathy Wood, New Vision, 2015
“GoFi8ure have been my bookkeeper/accountant for about 7 years and I’ve never had any issues. Jamie is great and being able to do things by email is fabulous; thank you!!”
Carolina Gartner, Self Employed, 2015
“I think of Gina as a really well liked and important member of our team. Her services are one of the best costs I have and make the running of my business so much easier. She provides sensible and considered advice takes the potential stress of GST and reconciliations off my shoulders and makes my life better.”
Vanessa Cohen, Magnolia Co, 2015
“I have been with GoFi8ure for 7 years and would never use any one else. They know my business cycles and when it is best to contact me. Combined Xero + GoFi8ure = deliver fast, accurate books and returns.”
Steve Fejos, Real Estate, 2015
“GoFi8ure have been a great solution for us for 7 years now. Everything is so smooth and easy when it dealing with the team at GoFi8ure. They have been extremely responsive, and helped steer us in the right direction more than once. Thanks GoFi8ure, you are great!!!”
Anna Simpson, 40 Knots, 2015
“Lisa and her team are amazing. They are so efficient, professional and always deliver with a smile. Can’t thank them enough for several years service.”
Chris Miller, Growth Through Coaching, 2015
“Dear Lisa, I am writing to congratulate you on your shortlisting for finalist in the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards coming up on the 6th of November. Your success in the Education category is reflected in your finalist status and I wish you all the best for the awards. I enjoyed coming to visit you earlier this year and I hope you continue to achieve and perform the valuable service for our community that you do. Along with all the finalists, you make an immense contribution to the Hutt Valley and I am glad you are being formally recognised for this work. Once again congratulations and good luck.”
Chris Bishop, National MP, 2015
“Lisa and her team are awesome and really know their stuff! Lisa has saved my bacon a few times when I wasn’t sure of so mething, she is incredibly knowledge and passionate about her craft and I’d recommend GoFi8ure to anyone who wants a better handle on their business.”
Bronwyn Dinniss, Cloud Keepers Limited, 2015
“Lisa you are amazing! Thank you for your time today at the business expo. Jody and I really look forward to working with you again in the future! You made everything so easy to understand and had some invaluable information! Thank you so much 🙂
Alex Aubrey, Star Beauty, 2015
“This morning at the Business Expo we saw the lovely Lisa for a FREE 15 minute Xero WOF! This wonderful lady showed us so much tips and tricks and tidied up our accounts, both my business partner and I left feeling really happy and most importantly understood how to do things differently for the future! Thanks so much again Lisa!”
Jody Bell, Star Beauty, 2015
Mark Futter, Chief Executive of the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce & Industry says: “Lisa and the team at GoFi8ure are extremely active members of the Hutt Valley and Wellington business community. They regularly put their time, ideas, energy, creativity and sponsorship into business initiatives. It is with their help that we have created the thriving business hub that we have here today not only in the Hutt Valley but also across the wider Wellington Region.”
“Lisa is extremely professional, delivers what she promises for small business and has the total package to guide business through the mind field of general accounting, GST, annual tax etc.”
Graeme Martin, 2015
“Lisa and her team are definitely Superheroes. Initially I did a one on one training course to help me understand my accounts and how Xero worked. Lisa’s marvellous manner and abiliity to transfer knowledge was a blessing. This in turn lead me to hiring GoFi8ure to do my weekly bookkeeping. Should have made the move years ago.”
Helen Hancox, Owner, Flying Filing Squad, 2015
“I have the privilege knowing and working with Lisa for a number of years now, through Xero and Receipt Bank. Lisa continually works passionately to raise the profile of the bookkeeping industry and this is seen not just in New Zealand but Globally”
Anna Cochrane, Partner Success Manager, Receipt Bank, 2015
“Lisa made my Xero training experience easy and fun. Who would have thought bookkeeping could be either of those things!”
Christine Smith, Business Communications, 2015
“It is great having Lisa take care of the details in my business. Very efficient and astute in her job, I can always count on her to provide assistance and knowledge where needed.”
Kahn May, Real Estate Agent, Leaders Real Estate, 2015
“We have found the service Jamie has given us to be absolutely fantastic. We wish you all the best and will continue to sing GoFi8ure’s praises to all!”
Paul Browne, 2015
“I had a great training session with Jamie. He went through everything in detail and made it easy for me to understand. We are just starting to use Xero now, so the training and timing was perfect for the new financial year.”
Cherie Delautour, Hytools NZ, 2015
“GoFi8ure’s service was great. The training I received from Jamie was really good; he did a good job of showing me how to use Xero. Jamie took the time to train me (the training went over time!) and helped me understand how I could use Xero for the business I am working in.”
Cam Ross, NZDRFU, 2015
“The training with Lisa went very well. She shared some great knowledge and I really appreciate her patience. A big thanks for your help and getting me sorted”.
Anastasia Batato, 2015
“Jamie based in Wellington was a great trainer, he very much tailored the sessions to my speed. Excellent trainer and I am enjoying the reduction in my account time now that I am using Xero. Many thanks.”
KaniKani Kids, 2015
“I had a one on one training session in March 2015 with Lisa. It was fantastic being trained by someone who knows the system inside out and therefore could answer all my questions. Lisa gave me some great tips for getting the most out of the system. Thanks Lisa, I was really pleased I choose a training session with you over the online courses offered by others.”
Jacky L, 2015
“The training I received was well delivered and well directed. The trainer was flexible to my needs and wants but at the same time guided me through the appropriate aspects of best practice. I’m now able to navigate my way through Xero with more confidence and monitor different parts of my business. I’ll be getting regular training from here on in. Very valuable!”
Eddie McKay, Computer Coach, Bridging the Gap 2015
“Training with Lisa was great. She went the extra mile and did some of the work required before the training. I am very happy with the training I received.”
Brian Galloway, Certified Roofing NZ, 2015
“Received so much from my Xero training session. The training was very collaborative and tailored to our requested needs. It also offered new opportunities to extend my knowledge and expertise. The staff at GoFi8ure have been friendly and easy to work with – I would highly recommend GoFi8ure for Xero training”
Delwyn Spargo, Office Manager Rewa Rewa School, 2015
“The training with Lisa was most informative. She started at the very beginning with “settings” which is what I wanted. She was also very patient whilst I wrote down my own notes as I always find it easier to look back on when I have written notes.”
Shiralee Knowles, 2015
“Our training with Lisa was great. We couldn’t have gotten our Xero up and running properly without her. Anyone who thinks they don’t need training – is wrong. I am totally behind getting trained by the right people”
Josh Simpson, Auckland Electricians, 2015
“Lisa Martin is the best! At the end of my training session I just wanted to hug her. She lives and breathes Xero. By sharing her knowledge of accounting and her business acumen, you feel empowered to get out there and seize all the opportunities to be successful in your career or business. Hand on heart, you really feel like Lisa cares about you.”
Claire Dellabarca, Capital Training, 2015
“I was really happy with how the training went. Whilst I haven’t used everything I learnt, the training has given me the confidence to know what I am doing and that most things are pretty user friendly and to just give it a go”
Liz Denton, 2015
“For someone who knows nothing about accounting systems, our GoFi8urine made it easy to understand. She was patient, thorough, and made it an enjoyable experience. Thanks so much for the training session”
Mahia Fuimaono, Kare-Fui Limited, 2015
“Almost every time we process GST my boss says she is so happy we use Xero, she remembers doing the GST by hand…on paper! Xero saves us so much time. I’m really happy to have Lisa to guide us through our accounting processes, she is so much FUN, the training is SUPER informative and I ALWAYS learn something new. GoFi8ure Rock!”
Rachael Fleming, Pacific Perspectives, 2015
“My trainer was awesome. She is a great trainer and went out of her way to help me. Beyond the call of duty. If it hadn’t of been for her, I would have moved back to MYOB – she really helped me understand it and get the most out of it”
Simon Lamb, Roof Wellington, 2015
“The training with Lisa was most informative. She started at the very beginning with “settings” which is what I wanted. She was also very patient whilst I wrote down my own notes as I always find it easier to look back on when I have written notes.”
Shiralee Knowles, 2015
“The training session was really great, thank you. Katie and I got a lot out of it and I think we’ll be managing our accounts better from now on. Here are some things I really like about the training: we learnt how to do some really important basics with a vast improvement in efficiency which is really important. We also learnt that balancing Xero against the bank was a big deal, and in itself built tons of confidence in knowing the data is correct. We definitely came away with a much greater feeling of confidence and competence.”
James Littlewood, 2015
“Lisa, I would like to thank you for the training session on 11 March 2015. The one on one training session was very informative and your expertise with Xero shone through. I now feel a lot more confident about my understanding of what Xero can do and how to set clients up.
The examples and back ground to the system you gave me were very useful. They helped me understand the implications and outcome’s of getting it wrong. And illustrated how straight forward and intuitive it is to get it right.
Bookkeeping is a skill that not all people within an organisation have and the potential for a company to mess it up by giving the job to an inexperienced and untrained staff member is a receipe for disaster and potential fraud.
Business owners should manage this better, that’s where qualified bookkeepers are a great resource in the day to day financial management for all SMEs in New Zealand. If a manger or owner thinks they can’t afford to have skilled people in this position, they should consider the cost of having the wrong person controling their numbers.
IRD Penalties and interest, larger bills from their accountant, employee fraud, being ripped off by suppliers, lost cash flow, leading to nervous break downs and insolvency. All this grief can be avoided by using a NZBAI qualified bookkeeper, who are worth their weight in gold.
Thanks again for the fantastic insight in to Xero, I was surprised how much we covered and the one to one training meant we could concentrate on the areas I wanted to know about given my back ground and experience. I wish you and the team at GoFi8ure all the best and I am sure your clients realise the value of your professional services.
Richard Barge, Be OK Limited, 2015
“All the way from her office in Wellington, Lisa was able to provide comprehensive Xero training to me whilst I was in my office in Australia. Being able to ask questions throughout the tuition was very valuable and something you can’t do just watching instructional videos. Lisa has a great understanding of Xero and the training I received has allowed me to become efficient in its use and obtain my Xero certification. I am using Xero on a daily basis in my bookkeeping business. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone intending to learn the Xero program.”
Pam Drage – Victoria, Australia, 2015
“Received so much from my Xero training session. The training was very collaborative and tailored to our requested needs. It also offered new opportunities to extend my knowledge and expertise. The staff at GoFi8ure have been friendly and easy to work with – I would highly recommend GoFi8ure for Xero training”
Delwyn Spargo, Office Manager Rewa Rewa School, 2015
“My training session was great. Lisa explained the nitty gritty details to me in a way that made it easy to understand. She helped
me to feel confident and re-cemented that I do actually know what I am doing. I feel more confident! Definitely a great training session”
Angela McNeill, 2015
“Lisa Martin was outstanding in educating me on Xero . I have passed her business card onto other people for training”
Tracey Campbell, 2015
“You guys are fantastic. 🙂 Also, a huge thumbs-up to Lisa – she is a great trainer, who really knew what she was talking about. She made learning Xero fun. I left feeling a lot more confident about my business accounts – thank you!”
Kat Hardisty, 2015
“My trainer Jamie was excellent. He trained in a relaxed but attentive and professional way. Whilst training he effectively set up my chart of accounts, posted my journals and all the other set up activities needed for me to be up and running. Excellent use of 2 hours!”
Gavin Elioart, 2015
“I’m very pleased I had the training with GoFi8ure. It has helped to make Xero easy to use and is highly recommended, for the concise, clear and user-friendly method the training was delivered.”
Kate Cloeter, Strip Wax Boutique, 2014
“You guys are amazing!!! Thank you so so so much for your help!! I was so amazed when I looked in my account this morning and saw money in there from Inland Revenue. You guys are amazing at what you do. Cannot thank you enough.”
Solomon Baker, Personal Trainer, 2014
“At first, I was nervous about doing the training session. I had very limited experience with accounting software packages and wasn’t sure how this was going to go. Well, after three hours of training via skype I must admit that I feel so much more comfortable with using Xero. It is user friendly, easy to understand and just want I needed. My trainer, Lisa was superb! She answered my questions in ways I could understand and the pace of the training was spot on! I would recommend this company to anyone! Thanks GoFi8ure!”
Kylie Livingston, Mr Rental Whangarei, 2014
“The training was very thorough and the trainer went through Xero in detail which was great. Jamie gave a couple of tips which have been really helpful.”
Emma Sutherland, Wellington Dance, 2014
“Jamie’s training was great, easy, calm, professional and how fantastic to be able to do it via Skype! He answered all my questions and I felt as though I really understood the system and how to make it work for me”
Lisa Carruthers, Loop PR, 2014
“The Xero training was really helpful, learnt great tips that have really helped me. So pretty happy with that. I may need to come back to ask more when I am ready but in the meanwhile it has been great.”
Farrand Turner, AC Systems Limited, 2014
“Training was good – Lisa was good. Got her to come in next week and help us which will be awesome. Still not 100% pro yet, but good to know the basics.”
Blake Hayward, Guthreys Coachlines , 2014
“Training was really great, it was great to learn the basics and Lisa is a great teacher. I haven’t put much of it into practice but I feel more confident. I am also always happy to recommend it to our clients too. But over all, you guys are fantastic, flexible and easy to deal with. ”
Alex Ball, Astus Services Group New Zealand Limited, 2014
“Lisa, you were great. We all thought you were personable very thorough and patient! The training was very good thanks,
everyone loved it!”
Peter Taylor, BDS Chartered Accountants, 2014
“The training was worth every penny! Really great can’t wait to get started. Went really well.”
Sharon Johnston, Akaroa Plumbing Ltd, 2014
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