Digital boost for SMEs extended
At the height of the pandemic in 2020, the government announced its free Digital Boost support package to help small...
GST Special Alert 2023
New rules on GST invoicing apply from 1 April 2023. These changes have been designed for 21st century business record-keeping and...
Top tips for running a thriving family business
There are so many upsides to running a family business: working together as a close-knit unit and sharing the good...
The key to succession planning success
So you’ve created your company from nothing, put years of blood, sweat and tears into its success, and retirement is...
Why it’s important to define roles in a family-owned business
Whether you’re running a small family business or one that employs dozens of people, defining roles and governance is vital...
The benefits of family advisory boards
Every business, large or small, deserves to be run as professionally as possible. By setting up the right structure you can...
GST invoicing changes are coming!
New rules modernising GST invoicing and record-keeping requirements will apply from 1 April 2023. The key change is removing the...
Navigating the new world office
Pre-Covid, we never would’ve imagined working from home could be so welcomed and productive. The pandemic has pushed many companies...
Could your business survive without you?
Would your business still thrive, or would it suffer a catastrophic failure if you suddenly stepped away? It’s tough to remove...
Time is money – make the most of it
We’re all familiar with the phrase ‘time is money’ so why isn’t it tracked in the same careful way as our...
Employment law changes, April 2022
From 1 April 2022, the minimum wage rate increases from $20 per hour to $21.20. Communicate the change with your employees...
Time to grow? A guide to attracting investors
If you don’t have the working capital to invest in significant expansion, it might be time to consider bringing investors on...
Six financial myths busted
Those long-held beliefs holding you back from financial freedom need to be dispelled. Take a closer look at budgeting and money...
Residential investment property: what you can claim for
If you’ve invested in residential property, you may be scratching your head over whether recent tax changes affect you. If...
Directors: Know your role
If you’re a director, make sure you’re up to speed on both company law and the accepted code of behaviour...
Six simple ways to make your business more sustainable
Assess your environmental impact. Look at your materials, emissions, and waste. Try carbon calculators Ekos or Toitu or the new...
Residential Rental Property Tax
There are many tax implications when investing in residential property in New Zealand. Property investment and understanding the impact of current...
Employment Matters
Sick leave entitlement changes The recent passing of the Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Act increased the employee sick leave...
New Trust Disclosures
With the introduction of the 39% tax rate for individuals from 1 April 2021, the Inland Revenue is increasing the...
Purchase Price Allocation Rules
If you are planning to buy or sell a business, you need to be aware of the new purchase price...
Reinstatement of Depreciation on Commercial Buildings
Since the 2012 income year the depreciation rate for commercial and industrial buildings had been reduced to 0%. Following the...