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3 days ago2 min read
How to prepare your business for IRD tax audit
Getting ready for IRD tax audit is unlikely to be one of your favourite things to do as a business owner. But being prepared, organised...

3 days ago1 min read
House flippers beware
People who are buying and selling properties for profit are being warned they could get a tax bill, even if they hold the house for...

3 days ago2 min read
How to add value and secure your future when selling your business
Selling up and exiting the business is a major chapter in your business journey.  But if you’re going to get the maximum return on...

Sep 10, 20233 min read
5 challenges for small business - and how to beat them!
Founding, building and growing your own small business is a hugely rewarding experience for many entrepreneurs. But the road ahead isn't...


Sep 10, 20232 min read
It's tough at the top (and that's why you need a business coach)
Being a business owner can be immensely rewarding. But it's also a highly pressurised and stressful vocation to choose. The business...


Sep 10, 20233 min read
5 questions to ask when you are buying a business
Purchasing an existing company is a great way to expand your business empire. You can buy out a close competitor, or dip a toe into a new...

Apr 5, 20231 min read
New GST invoice rules – making life easier
No more piles of receipts and invoices required! Dealing with GST invoices is now much simpler. Inland Revenue’s new rules, from 1 April,...


Feb 22, 20232 min read
Clothes, rent, meals – what is tax deductible?
As a business owner, which expenses are tax deductible and which are not? We help answer some of your questions. Is the cost of my work...


Jan 15, 20231 min read
Get in control of cashflow
It’s a well-worn phrase, but cashflow really is the lifeblood of your business. When your cash inflows are greater than your cash...


Dec 1, 20222 min read
Five things all employers should consider in early December
As the holiday season approaches, take some time to think about how you want to organise your business operations over the summer. A bit...


Nov 24, 20223 min read
Business tips: Using forecasting to help your decision-making
Producing regular management information is one way to help improve your business decision-making. But looking at historical numbers can...


Nov 24, 20222 min read
How much is our work taxed compared to other countries?
The OECD recently released its latest Taxing Wages 2022 report, and it’s interesting to see where New Zealand falls compared to other...


Nov 24, 20222 min read
Can you claim clothing as a business expense?
We get a lot of questions about what you can claim as a business expense, and clothing is one of the confusing topics when you’re...


Nov 24, 20222 min read
Your car as a business expense: what can you claim?
Being self-employed can be tough – but it does have its advantages. One of those advantages is the possibility of being able to allocate...


Nov 18, 20222 min read
Should You Have Received the Cost of Living Payment?
You may be eligible for the Cost of Living payment – even if it hasn’t arrived in your account. If you earned less than $70,000 between 1...


Nov 18, 20222 min read
How High Will Mortgage Rates Go?
The latest inflation data gave the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) and economists a bit of a shock. At 7.2%, it was much higher than anyone had...


Nov 18, 20224 min read
Business Tips: Adding Value to Your Business Prior to An Exit
Generally speaking, an exit strategy will be put in place years before your planned exit date. This gives you time to work on your sale...


Nov 18, 20221 min read
GST Invoice Rules are Changing – Making Life Easier
No more piles of receipts and invoices required! Dealing with GST invoices will be much simpler under Inland Revenue’s new rules, which...
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