Starting a business but stuck on a benefit?
9 February 2021
New Zealand is one of the easiest countries in the world to start a business. But starting a business in itself can be daunting, especially
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Updates to the Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme
22 December 2020
Update: Further changes have been announced regarding the Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme on the 18th December 2020, taking effect from early February 2021; New
Contracting and Withholding Tax
23 November 2020
Withholding tax rules are aimed to ensure tax is withheld from payments to companies and individuals who are primarily only supplying labour on a job,
Adding Shareholders to the Payroll
4 November 2020
Shareholder employees usually pay themselves in 2 ways; drawings which is offset by a shareholder salary at annual accounting time or wages through the company
7 Ways to Grow Your Business
24 September 2020
Ever wondered how some people just seem to know how to grow their business and what buttons to push? It can seem as if some
Covid-19 Business Support Update
29 July 2020
With things moving so quickly, we thought it was time to pull together an update of the various Covid-19 business support options. As always, if anything
Claiming Expenses for Your Business
9 July 2020
One major source of confusion for new and experienced business owners revolves around claiming expenses for your business and in particular, what you can and
How Do I Become Self Employed?
28 May 2020
New Zealand is one of the easiest countries in which to start a business and become self employed. It’s really as simple as finding
Buy New Zealand Made
7 May 2020
In recent weeks we’ve noticed a renewed and encouraging patriotic cry, ringing out across New Zealand, calling to support those local businesses that keep so
Managing Cashflow During Covid-19 Lockdown
31 March 2020
Cashflow is like oxygen for businesses, without it, they don’t last long. Hence managing cashflow is an essential part of running a successful business.
The Benefits of Using an Accountant Versus DIY
19 February 2020
Kiwis are world famous for DIY and our no.8 wire mentality, it’s in our very DNA. But when it comes to managing your businesses
Do you really need a chartered accountant?
5 February 2020
What are the similarities and differences between Chartered Accountants (CA) and Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand (ATAINZ) Accountants? If you are a
