Making a BIG difference to small business.

Your success starts now…

SME Collective is a place where NZ based small to medium business owners like you set a clear direction, manage time effectively, lead with confidence, and boost profits.

I’m Scott Haumaha, and my mission is to guide you in building a business that aligns with your vision and delivers the financial success you deserve.

My approach is built around these four pillars:

Vision:

  • A successful business starts with a crystal clear vision. Together, we’ll define where you want to take your business and map out the steps to get there. With the right goals in place, you’ll know exactly what you're working towards and how to make it happen.

Team

  • Your team relies on you to show up ready to go - know the difference between a Leader and Manager. Both are necessary to ensure your business can run smoothly beyond you. I’ll guide you in becoming a confident leader who can delegate effectively, lean into courageous conversations, overcome your own limiting beliefs and fears that stop you from trusting your team, and nurture a culture that reflects your values.

Time

  • Being a business owner often feels like there's never enough time. I’ll help you reclaim your time by putting strategies in place that allow you to balance business demands with life’s priorities. You’ll learn how to manage your time more effectively and stop being pulled in every direction.

Profit

  • At the end of the day, your business needs to be financially rewarding. I expect owners to take responsibility for their numbers - I don’t accept “ask my accountant”. You have the ability to be great with the numbers it just may take some time and further education that we can work together on. As a Chartered Accountant I’ll help explain the numbers in a way that makes sense to you.

At the heart of my coaching is a simple belief: when you get vision, time, team, and profit right, your business flourishes, and so do you. Here’s how I help you achieve that:

  • My personalised coaching starts with a 90-day package designed to create momentum and set a strong foundation. It kicks off with a deep-dive business planning session, where we clarify your vision and goals. Over the next three months, I’ll work closely with you to optimise your time, build a high-performing team, and focus on driving profits that align with your hard work. Together, we’ll set you on the path to running a business that works for you—not the other way around. I will only ever take on 30 clients at any one time to ensure I can give the required attention to each client to ensure their success.

  • If you’re an accounting firm looking to deliver more value to your clients, I can help you integrate advisory services that go beyond traditional compliance and taxation services. From strategic business planning to leadership development and people and culture initiatives, I’ll work with your team to confidently step into the role of trusted advisor.

  • For larger organisations, I offer leadership development programs that focus on building strong, emotionally intelligent leaders who can inspire their teams and drive results. Whether it’s refining your leadership style or developing your people and culture, I’ll help your leaders build trust, foster engagement, and lead with impact.

  • I’m available as a professional speaker, sharing insights on business growth, leadership, and personal development. Whether it’s a keynote at your next event or a workshop for your team, I deliver practical, inspiring content that drives real change.

Hear from our clients

Hear it from those who’ve transformed their business

There comes a point in every business owner’s journey when the strategies that got them to where they are simply become unsustainable.

The hustle and grind of the early days, while necessary, aren't meant to last forever. As businesses grow, owners look to bring in help by employing team members. But this is often where the challenges and frustrations begin. Many times, instead of easing the workload, employing actually creates more work for the owner. Time becomes scarcer, profits start falling, and everything feels like it's going backwards—exactly the opposite of what was expected. The root of this problem? It often comes down to a lack of systems, complacency around the numbers, leadership, clear communication, and expectations, which are crucial for any team to thrive.

I’ll Come to You – Business Planning Done In-Person, Anywhere in NZ

When it comes to understanding your business, nothing beats sitting down face-to-face and seeing where the magic happens. That’s why I make it a point to meet with my clients in their own home town—no matter where you are in New Zealand. Whether you’re in Timaru or Kaitaia, I’ll be there, in person, getting to know your business firsthand. My commitment? I’ll travel to wherever you are, because your business deserves that level of dedication.

As your coach I will be 100% invested in your success

This means providing you with the support, guidance, accountability and confidence you need to do the things you need to do, or don’t know how to do, to take your business to the next level.

Tune Into the Above The Line Podcast

Looking for real, no-fluff conversations about life, entrepreneurship, money, relationships, and mindset? Above The Line is a podcast where I team up with my good friend, top real estate agent Charles Allen, to bring you straight-talking insights and advice.

We’re all about living Above The Line, and we’re here to share our experiences, challenges, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. If you’re keen on down-to-earth conversations about levelling up in both business and life, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now on Apple or Spotify and join us as we dig deep and help you live your best life!