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Tricky tax questions at Christmas time Nov 25, 2024

No matter how well you’ve planned in advance of the Christmas flurry or whether you’re still taking care of last-minute items, be aware of what you can claim tax deductions for, or...

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Sponsorship of community events and teams – is it tax deductible? Nov 18, 2024

Many businesses find that sponsoring a local team or an event can be a great way to build goodwill in the community and to give their business greater visibility.

If you provide sponsorship for a...

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Giving gifts to clients (think about the tax) Nov 13, 2024

The season of giving is on us. While the fun part is thinking about parties and presents, take a moment to remind yourself about the tax rules.

If your Christmas giving includes gifts to clients,...

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Cutting costs or increasing your prices? We can help. Nov 06, 2024

With many businesses expecting a lower profit this financial year, the more prepared you can be for the unexpected, the better. Managing expenses is a good idea at any stage in your business and...

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Cash is not profit and vice versa Oct 30, 2024

The purpose of a business is to make money, and that means you need to know the difference between profit and cash flow.prof

Net profit is what you have left after you deduct all your business...

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5 ways to improve the governance of your family business Oct 14, 2024

Running any kind of business is tough work. But when you add in the additional challenges of running a family business, things can begin to get complicated – and personal!

In a family...

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Cut your energy usage while also cutting operating costs Oct 09, 2024

One of the inescapable realities of running a small business is your impact on the environment. The carbon footprint of your delivery vans, the effect of your packaging on the natural world, or the...

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Slam the door on scammers Oct 03, 2024

You keep your system firewalls current with regular updates and a switched-on IT provider. What about the human factor?

Scammers using social engineering can fool business owners and employees into...

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Should you buy or lease your business assets? Sep 24, 2024

There are certain items of equipment, machinery and hardware that are essential to the operation of your business – whether it’s the delivery van you use to run your home-delivery food...

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5 ways to reduce your stress as a business owner Sep 16, 2024

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 97% of all businesses in New Zealand. As the owner of an SME, you’re doing your bit to provide employment, aid the economy and put Aotearoa...

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The value of cashflow forecasting for your business Sep 10, 2024

Projecting your cashflow pipeline forwards is vital.

To be able to navigate the future path of your cashflow, you need to start forecasting – so you can map out your financial position over...

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Following up on invoice payment in a down economy Sep 04, 2024

It can feel challenging to chase up payment of invoices when the economy has been down, but it is important to keep cash flowing into your business so you can cover expenses and meet your...

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