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Attracting and Retaining Talent May 18, 2022

With low unemployment and increased competition for people, businesses are changing their offering to attract and retain the best employees. It’s not just about money; the pandemic has caused...

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How an Accountant Supports your Business Development Apr 10, 2022

As your accountant, we won't just look after the financial side of your business, we can also advise you on the strategic side of your company, including the importance of business development as...

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The Customer Buying Decision Apr 01, 2022

It’s a common misconception that price alone is the most important factor when it comes to customers making a decision to buy. It’s simply not true - particularly in the service...

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Three Tips for getting your Home Loan Approved Apr 01, 2022

In 2021, new lending restrictions came into effect under the CCCFA - and immediately there were stories of people being declined loans for what seemed like trivial reasons.

In March, the Commerce...

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Major Changes to Trust Law Mar 31, 2022

In April 2022 the Government proposed new trust disclosure rules. These new rules were then passed into law 5 days later. The new rules allow the Inland Revenue to collect consistent data so that...

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Inland Revenue to Clamp Down on Top Tax Rate Avoidance Mar 22, 2022

In 2021, Inland Revenue increased the top tax rate to 39%. That rate is higher than both the 28% tax rate for companies and the 33% tax rate for trusts.

The new tax rate concerns Inland Revenue,...

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How Much Time Should you Spend on Strategy? Mar 15, 2022

We see many business owners, who work tirelessly in their businesses and are excellent at what they do, neglect their strategy and execution plans. It’s the old adage: I’m too busy...

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Business Tips: Writing a Mission Statement Feb 24, 2022

You've had your initial business idea and written a plan. But do you know WHY you're creating this business, or HOW you’ll deliver your end product/service? What will the company's underlying...

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5 Tips for Chasing Invoices Without Annoying your Clients Feb 23, 2022

When you’re a small business owner, sole trader or freelancer, asking for payment on overdue invoices can be a delicate matter. Without an accounts person or department, sometimes...

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Keeping Track of Covid -19 Business Operating Guidelines Feb 22, 2022

At the Red all businesses can have staff onsite, provided those staff and the business meet the operating guidelines for their sector at Red. But if a staff member tests positive for covid-19,...

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Changes to the Small Business Cashflow Scheme Feb 21, 2022

Changes have been made to the Small Business Cashflow Loans Scheme to increase the amount of funding available to eligible businesses through the introduction of a ‘top up’ loan.

The...

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Don’t Bet your House on the Business Feb 08, 2022

Landlords and suppliers can sometimes ask you for a personal guarantee on a contract.

Unfortunately, that could mean that if something goes wrong, you have put your house at risk. Here are a few...

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