Fair Pay Agreements – what you need to know
New fair pay agreements (FPA) law came into effect on December 1 last year, marking the biggest shakeup in New Zealand...
The difference between employees and contractors
Does your business use both employees and contractors? It's important to distinguish between them as they are paid and taxed...
Uber court case
Employees and contractors, Last October, four New Zealand Uber drivers won a landmark case against the ridesharing app, which has them...
Mastering the art of email marketing
Putting together the perfect marketing email is a fine art. Here’s a six-step process to crafting the best customer messages to...
2023 Year End – Tax Planning Checklist
2023 Year End - Tax Planning Checklist For year ending 31 March 2023 Below is a checklist of matters relevant...
GST and the new Airbnb/Uber Tax
GST and the new Airbnb/Uber Tax If you offer accommodation or ride share services in New Zealand via an electronic marketplace...
Fundamental GST changes coming your way
Fundamental GST changes coming your way Ever since GST was first introduced in 1985, businesses have become very familiar with various...
Accounting for Buying or Selling a Businesses
Accounting for Buying or Selling a Businesses Buying or selling a business from an accounting perspective isn’t as straightforward as...
Tips to get your business ready for year-end and the year ahead
Tips to get your business ready for year-end and the year ahead The 2023 financial year-end is just around the corner....
Import supplies? Customs rules are changing
In the past, the New Zealand Customs Service has allowed businesses to combine the value of small shipments containing a...
Get paid faster with eInvoicing
If you’re tired of chasing invoices and late payments, eInvoicing could make your life easier and save you money. With...
Should your business go ‘remote-first’?
Since the last of New Zealand’s lockdowns, many businesses have ditched remote working for good. But what are the benefits...
Beware of cyber scams
Digital tools can help your business become more efficient, save time, and win new customers, but there are also dangers...
Looking to invest in R&D this year?
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment has announced that businesses performing eligible research & development can access faster and...
IRD increases visibility of sales data
From April 1, 2023, payment service providers (i.e. EFTPOS providers and online payment platforms) must provide information to Inland Revenue...
Could the Government help you grow this year?
Yes, here is how: Research & Development Funding If you are a small company investing in product development, check out what...
Should you sell a stake in your business?
Like every plant needs water and sunlight to grow, every business needs financing. Starting a business or expanding an existing...
What does the Fair Pay Agreements Act mean for you?
New Zealand has a new system of employment bargaining with the passage of the Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) Act which...
Your alternative funding options
An outright stake sale might not be the best fit for your company. Here are three different paths you could...
What lenders want to know about your business
While getting a business loan from a bank can be painful (with reams of red tape to wade through), it’s...
Why angel investors can be a godsend
If you run an innovative company offering the world something new, a partnership with an angel could be right for...