Born in Chicago, Illinois but raised in New Zealand, Carr earned his Bachelor of Commerce from Auckland University. A Fortune 25 company recruited him for sales and marketing roles over nine years.
From 1977–1984, he purchased bookkeeping offices forming Better Business Services Inc's foundation. During this period, he completed an MBA and obtained CPA licenses in Oklahoma and Minnesota.
In 1984, he departed 3M to establish his own ventures, focusing on bookkeeping, tax preparation, and payroll services in Texas and Florida. The company garnered recognition as a dependable tax and bookkeeping resource for small businesses.
Better Business Services Inc provides comprehensive tax preparation and financial planning. Carr holds credentials as an Enrolled Agent with the IRS and a Certified Tax Practitioner. The company employs 49 people.
Carr has owned enterprises spanning travel, aircraft leasing, printing, and computers. He listed a New Zealand Stock Exchange entity in 1987 investing in small business services. By 1994, it merged with Evergreen Forests, creating a $100 million company after expanding into forestry.
He became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1989 and holds Certified Valuation Analyst credentials. In 1995, as New Zealand Petroleum Ltd director, he redirected the company toward eldercare facilities, reaching $100 million valuation.
His book “Wealth Creation”, published January 2001, offers financial guidance.
Recent Developments
- 2002Oklahoma CPA practice merger created McCurtain County's largest office.
- July 2003Acquired PEX Publications in Perth, Australia.
- August 2003All Purpose Finance Ltd established in New Zealand.
- October 2003Coronet Alpine Hotel acquired (74 rooms); bowling alley added by 2006.
- May 2004Historical building renovated for CPA offices; Moneyonline sold to Dorchester Pacific; administrative offices relocated to 10-acre campus near San Antonio.
- April 2005Acquired EasyBooks NZ Ltd and Kinetiq NZ Ltd.
- August 2005Conferred Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.
- April 2006Brass Magazine New Zealand purchased.
He operates a 200-acre oceanfront farm in New Zealand for agri-forestry development.