The festive season is a great time to show appreciation to your team and clients — but not all generosity is treated equally at tax time. Whether you’re planning gifts, …
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Here are ten ways to make sure that you continue to drive through each business quarter with purpose, vision and the courage to super-charge your business. 1. Eliminate distractions: Time is …
Contracting or freelancing requires you to wear a lot of hats. Relationship-building, keeping track of your time, marketing your skills and actually doing the work. But one of your priorities …
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Our Audit Shield Master Policy provides for the payment of professional fees incurred in the event that you are selected for an audit, enquiry, investigation or review (audit activity) of …
Investment Boost – What you need to know From 22 May 2025, the New Zealand Government introduced the Investment Boost – a form of accelerated depreciation allowing businesses to deduct …
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I’m sure you’ve heard about the need to work ‘on’ your business as well as working ‘in’ your business. But have you ever stopped to think what exactly you should …
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Major changes to KiwiSaver were announced in Budget 2025. The KiwiSaver voluntary savings scheme is aimed at helping New Zealand workers save for retirement, or buy a first house. But …
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On Thursday 22 May, the Minister of Finance, The Honourable Nicola Willis, delivered Budget 2025. Opening her speech, the Minister said: “This is a responsible budget to secure New Zealand’s …
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Do you use Ace Payroll? With Ace Payroll support ending this year, now is the time to find a new payroll system. Every business is unique, and so are its …
Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. When sales are slow, there are still overheads and salaries that need to be sorted. Pre-planning and being proactive can help …
It’s a great time to consider any charitable donations made throughout the year. In New Zealand, individuals can claim tax credits for donations made to approved Donee Organisations which includes …
A business budget is one of the essential tools in managing your business finances and actively building your business. A budget shows what you plan to do with your cash …
The ANZ Business Outlook survey for December 2024 shows that some Kiwi companies are reporting a significant increase in activity. But there was also a rise in expected costs, with …
Producing regular management information is one way to help improve your business decision-making. But looking at historical numbers can only tell you so much. In business, you want to know …
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The beginning of a new calendar year is an excellent time to review last year and reflect on what worked, what didn’t, what you’d like to change and new things …
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