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Three cloud accounting tips to save your business time & money
Accounting tasks don’t have to eat into your business time. With the right cloud accounting software, you can save time and money – while also getting tighter control over your finances. #accounting #software #finance
How builders & tradies can survive & thrive in a downturn
For builders and tradies, there could be a slowdown ahead in the construction sector. Now’s your chance to think about strategies to help your business survive – and thrive – if times get tough.
Could outsourcing help you grow your business?
A surge in work is great news for a small business – but it can also be a source of stress. Outsourcing can help you cope with a seasonal or irregular burst of sales, without the commitment of new employees.
Understanding Your Break-even Point
Do you know your business break-even point? Knowing how much income you must generate to cover all fixed and variable costs means you can make better business plans and financial decisions for long-term sustainability and profit.
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.
Get in touch for a catchup to see how we can help you here