Villa talks dollars and sense with Simplicity NZ

Posted on 23 March 2026 by Annè Lensink

There are conversations about money, and then there are the ones that actually change how you think.

Annè Lensink, Director of Villa Chartered Accountants and Northland’s only Certified Business Valuation Specialist, recently joined the Simplicity NZ Money Made Simple podcast for exactly the latter. From the hidden pressures facing small business owners, to knowing when DIY financial tools stop being enough – and what it really means to understand the value of what you’ve built – it’s a conversation that goes well beyond the numbers.

Pull up a chair. This one’s worth your time.

“The quality of service I receive from Annè at Villa is second to none. She is so personable and professional and has made dealing with my accounts 100% stress free. Thank you Annè.”
— Ben Morgan, Ben Morgan Osteopathy

“We love working with Annè. Her personable and professional approach plus her way to really take interest and be part of our team makes her the best accountant we have ever had. Yes she does our accounts- but that's not only half of what she does for us. We find the coaching advice and strategic thinking that Annè does enables us to continue to strive for success and never become complacent. It seems that our goals are her goals- and she puts everything into that.”
— Miranda Harrison, Activ8 NZ Limited

“Anne challenges you to think outside the box, to grow your business, understand the figures. Seeing Anne really gives you that boost of confidence and motivation to keep going especially in times when you feel it’s a struggle. We love the format of her sessions, the goal setting and 90 day action plans and it is great to have someone outside of your business to be accountable to.”
— Helen & Glenn Fulton, GoFox Electrical Whangarei

“Running a small business has a lot of challenges and since meeting Annè we have been able to manage our business more efficiently with one-on-one training using Workflow Max and Xero Accounting software. Annè is there every step of the way providing guidance and advice when needed. She is genuinely interested in the success of our business and her ongoing support has been invaluable. We would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone!”
— Kyle & Jo Kake, Mason Street Architectural Drafting Ltd

“Annè is the only accountant I have come across who would always go out of her way to ensure all our business needs are met. Annè has enabled me to confidently run my accounts through Xero, and is only a phone call away when I need support. Having all my financial information at my fingertips has been key to our business’ success. Annè is a key member of my team and I wouldn’t want it any other way.”
— Lily Grau, Amici Limited

“Working with Annè has been an absolute game changer. Not only do we get her accounting expertise but what she offers in regards to business planning, strategy and advice is invaluable. Whatever we throw at her she takes on with confidence and we feel that we can really trust her and are in good hands with our business.”
— Nikki Clarke, Cadenshae Limited

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