Snakes and Ladders: Navigating Business

Business Games
with Paul Duynhoven

SNAKES and LADDERS: Navigating Business

Running a business can feel just like a game of Snakes and Ladders: one step forward, two steps back, then suddenly a big leap ahead. This interactive session is tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs, first-time business owners, small business operators, and even
passionate hobbyists or side hustlers looking to transform their ideas into thriving ventures.Guided by an experienced accountant and business director Paul Duynhoven, you’ll explore the real-world “snakes” (pitfalls, risks, and financial traps) and “ladders” (opportunities, smart strategies, and growth tools) that every business faces. Expect a
hands-on, engaging workshop where fun meets practical learning.

You’ll leave with:

• A fresh perspective on the ups and downs of business life
• Practical tools for navigating risks and opportunities
• Insights from an accountant who knows the numbers and the strategy.

Join us on Friday, 26 th of September, from 9:15 am to 11:00 am at the Plus More office in New Plymouth (56 Leach Str) .
Light nibbles will be provided. Please let us know in advance if you have any cultural or dietary requirements, so we can accommodate everyone.

Koha is appreciated
Donations can be made to:
02-0708-0260190-000

About Business Games
We’re a peer-driven learning group, where we explore real-life topics through games that reflect everyday business and personal experiences. We share, we listen, we learn.
Got a topic you’d like to dive into? Let us know!Thanks to our sponsor: +MORE
Experts in accounting and business strategy, they provide solution-focused, personalised advice for businesses of all sizes.

Location: Plus More, 56 Leach Street, New Plymouth Central,
Parking is limited, so we recommend allowing extra time to find a spot nearby.

Conveniently located directly opposite Pak’n’Save, the underground parking there could be a great option.

About Facilitator

Paul Duynhoven, Director at +MORE. Chartered Accountant.
“As a Director in the accounting and advisory field, I bring a depth of experience shaped by a strong foundation in agriculture and regional business. Growing up on a dairy farm in Taranaki instilled in me a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by rural businesses—experience that continues to influence my work today.
Over the years, I’ve expanded my expertise to include a broad range of clients—from small businesses to larger commercial enterprises across both commercial and rural industries. My professional journey has included leadership roles where I’ve managed teams, reviewed complex engagements, mentored and trained staff, and undertaken a secondment with a multinational firm.
I enjoy working with small and medium business owners to help them run their businesses smarter to make more money, be as effective as possible for the best tax outcomes, and set strategies to support their goals and lifestyle.In 2019, I completed the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme, with a research project that I published on Innovative approaches to succession planning —a topic I remain passionate about, particularly helping with intergenerational business transitions.
I’m committed to delivering practical advice that helps clients grow, adapt, and succeed in an ever-changing environment. I wish to help clients succeed with smarter better business."

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