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NZ Budget 2026: What your small business needs to know
Budget 2026 was light on major business-related announcements. But there are some key changes to taxation that may affect your Kiwi small business. Read our Budget summary.
#Budget #Budget2026 #tax #businesstips
Mid-year Break & Strategic Review
King's Birthday long weekend is the unofficial halfway point of the calendar year.
This is a natural point to step back and look at your year-to-date performance. Are you on track with your budget?
What are cash reserves (and why does your small business need them)?
Does your Kiwi small business have any cash reserves? 76% of SMEs say they have limited reserves, but that’s a financial gamble in the current turbulent economic conditions.
#cash #reserves #finance #businesstips
Five things your balance sheet can tell you about your finances
Your balance sheet is a key financial statement to understand. So we’ve highlighted five ways your balance sheet can keep you informed about your financial health.
#balancesheet #accounts #businesstips
Getting the balance right with AI: 5 dos and don'ts
We’re experiencing an ‘AI revolution’. But do you know where AI can truly benefit your small business? We cover five of the key dos and don’ts of using AI in your business including agentic AI.
#AI #strategy
Happy New (Financial) Year!
A new financial year starts on 1 April, and it’s the perfect time for a strategic reset.
Setting goals for you and your business for the new financial year
If you are reflecting on where you are at and thinking about your business goals for the financial year ahead, we can help you establish measurable goals for your business.
#smallbusiness #financialnewyear #goalsetting
Managing change in your business
70% of change projects within a business fail. The biggest factor for success is employee engagement, here are eight ways to engage your team and get them onboard with changes.
Does your business idea have wings? Five steps for starting a business
Got a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Follow this 5-step plan for setting up your new business and setting the best foundations for success.
#startup #newbusiness #strategy
Why your accountant is the mentor you didn’t know you needed
Looking for someone to guide your entrepreneurial journey? Your accountant could be the mentor you didn’t know you needed.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #mentoring
The NZ economic outlook for 2026
Trading has been challenging in 2025. But the economic outlook for New Zealand small businesses does look brighter as we head towards the new year and 2026.
What is the difference between cashflow and profit?
Which is more important? Cashflow or profit? We’ll explain why getting in control of your cash is vital for the stability and continued success of your business.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #profit #cashflow
How can we support your business profitability?
Want to cut unnecessary costs, optimise the most profitable parts of the business, and increase your overall return on investment?
Talk to us about how we can work with you to support your ongoing business profitability.
10 ways to improve business performance
Supercharge your business with some simple tips. Eliminate distractions & bad customers, get a plan, use tech, deploy marketing and understand your business numbers. We've got lots more ideas to improve performance - talk to us.
Why cashflow forecasting is essential
There are major economic challenges facing NZ small business. How can detailed cashflow forecasting help you overcome some of these financial challenges?
#NewZealand #economy #cashflow #businesstips
Taking card payments will now be more cost effective
The Commerce Commission has acted to reduce the cost of interchange fees on Visa and Mastercard payments. Find out what this means for your transaction costs.
#cardpayments #interchangefees #businesstips
Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed
Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks. We can help take the headaches out of your business accounting.
#freelancelife #taxtalk #smallbusinesstips
Should you buy or lease your business assets?
Should you buy or lease your new equipment? Here are some pros and cons of each. We also can review your financial position, cashflow and cost base to decide whether buying or leasing is the right thing for your business.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness
If I’m working ON my business what should I be doing?
I’m sure you’ve heard about the need to work ‘on’ your business as well as working ‘in’ your business. But have you ever stopped to think what exactly you should be doing?
Changes to KiwiSaver: how to get your business ready
Budget 2025 introduced changes to the contributions and rates for KiwiSaver. Find out the impact for your employees, your payroll and your cashflow position.
#KiwiSaver #payroll #businesstips
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