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Are you undercharging for your services?

It can be hard to tell, particularly if you’re in a niche industry or you’re a contractor. Costs have been rising, so it may be time to rethink your own prici...

From the 2026–27 income year, a new tax exemption will apply for individuals who sell excess residential electricity back to the grid – most commonly from solar panels installed on their homes.

What’...

You’re not trying to deceive anyone. You just want to stand out in a crowded market. But under the Fair Trading Act, even well-meaning marketing can land you in hot water with the Commerce Commission ...

For many Kiwi small business owners, putting your property and assets into a family trust has been a key way to protect their personal wealth and the future prosperity of their family.

But the curren...

Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. If you are not taking time to do this, either because you’re too busy, or perhaps you don’t real...

Following the government injecting even more funds into IRD we are seeing an increase in IRD activity and audit claims. 

At Epplett & Co, we understand how stressful and expensive it can be to deal w...

At a time where cashflow is tight and the economic outlook is less than rosy, it’s important to look for any possible way of saving money and reducing your tax bill.

Claiming your business expenses i...

Privacy in the Age of AI: What Businesses Need to Update in Handbooks, Policies, and Day-to-Day Practices

As AI tools like ChatGPT, Otter.ai, and others become more common in the workplace, so too do...

Why face-to-face still matters — even in the age of Zoom, DMs, and AI.

We’re more connected than ever — instant messages, video calls, and emails fly around the world in seconds. But amid all this co...

Boosting Productivity with AI: How Tools Like ChatGPT, Otter.ai and Lawcyborg Are Transforming the Workplace

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s a practical, powerfu...

As part of Budget 2025, the Minister for Finance, Nicola Willis, introduced Investment Boost – a new way for Kiwi businesses to reduce the cost of investing in new assets and equipment.

Investment Bo...

Your business may compete head-to-head with a number of other companies, but this doesn’t mean you have to treat ALL other businesses as if they are the competition. In fact, there are real benefits i...