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Budget 2025: The impact for your small business

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 …

Keeping your cashflow strong in tough times

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 …

Donations: the often forgotten tax benefit

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 …

Costs are rising: what can you do?

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 …

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 only tell you so much. In business, you want to know …

What are your business goals for the year ahead?

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 …