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Clothes, rent, meals – what is tax deductible?
What expenses are tax deductible for your small business? Meals with clients, mortgage interest payments, and work uniforms could all be claimable – our quick Q&A will help you learn more.
Support for businesses hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
If your business has been affected by flooding or Cyclone Gabrielle, you may be eligible for support packages. We can help you find out what’s available and apply for funding.
Five Signs You’re Undercharging
Are you undercharging for your fees? We’ve got the five warning signs that can help you tell if your prices are too low.
Support for your business after the storm
Has your business been impacted by the recent extreme weather event? If you are dealing with the cleanup and need support and advice on things like paying employees, insurance, and cash flow, please get in touch. We are here to help.
What is inventory accounting? And why it's important
Tracking stock levels, costs and profit on every product you sell can get pretty complex – no wonder so many businesses have a fuzzy understanding of their inventory.
But inventory accounting is too important to ignore, and we can help!
5 goal-setting tips for 2023
Effective goal setting will help you get the very best out of 2023.
Our 5 goal-setting tips will help small business owners reach new highs.
Holiday pay sorted?
An employee gets an alternative holiday for working on a public holiday that is an otherwise working day.
We can help with your planning and payroll queries for the holiday season.
Your car as a business expense: what can you claim?
Can you get a tax deduction when you use your personal car for business purposes? Is it worth keeping a logbook? A simple explainer on tax deductions for vehicles.
GST invoice rules are changing – making life easier
Inland Revenue is making changes to tax invoices – so e-invoicing is now legal even without a PDF or any paperwork. Is this the time to switch to a safer invoice method?
How high will mortgage rates go?
Do we need to get used to 6% mortgage interest rates again? And what can you do if you’re coming off a fixed term and facing higher repayments?
How profit sharing can help your business retain talent
Retain staff and attract new talent with profit sharing – it’s a win-win way to incentivise your team and build your business.
Don’t trip! GST mistakes to avoid
Get on top of GST in your business by knowing when it’s due, what to pay, and using your accounting software.
5 online tools to help you save money
Looking for ways to spend less as inflation keeps rising? Here are five free online tools to help you trim your outgoings and manage your money successfully.
Keeping your business cash liquid – the difference between cashflow and profit
Do you know the difference between profits and cash flow? We’ll help you understand why cash is king and how to improve your cash flow management AND profitability
Don’t burn out this winter!
Illness and labour shortages – business owners are under more pressure than ever before. If you’re feeling stressed, here are some tips to prevent burnout.
Watch out for the risks from the new trust rules
New trust rules mean beneficiaries can automatically become settlors if there’s more than $25,000 in their beneficiary account. This has the potential to put your assets at risk, so consider making changes now.
Coping with the skyrocketing cost of living
Household living costs are skyrocketing and seem set to keep rising throughout the year. Here are our 12 top tips for coping with the rapidly increasing cost of living – ways to earn more, spend less, and invest in your future.
Weighing up a big investment in your business
It’s expensive to invest in a new website, payment platform, project management software or automation. Should you take the plunge? We can help you weigh up the costs and benefits.
Business tips - Learning to make good business decisions
Making good business decisions is the secret to a successful startup. We’ll help you set up the best possible management information and will guide each step of your startup journey.
How to accept payments online – and why it’s smart
Customers appreciate the ability to pay online, and businesses that offer online payments get paid faster.
Ready? We can help set you up for online payments today.
Get in touch for a catchup to see how we can help you here