7 in 10 New Zealand business owners are currently experiencing burnout. Here are 5 key ways to manage your business and personal health to minimise stress and focus on your own wellbeing as a leader.
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How to accept payments online – and why it’s smart
One of the best things about online shopping is instant, hassle-free payment. Enter your details, click, and you’re done. If your customers can make an instant online payment, they’re likely to pay you more quickly – and they’ll appreciate the simplicity too.
6 Powerful Reasons To Watch Your Financial Reports
Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. We can give you an overview of what reports you’ll need to help you build a thriving business.
Budget Summary for Small Business Owners with Trusts in 2024
From 1 April 2024, trustee income tax rises to 39%. Trusts earning <$10,000/year and certain special trusts stay at 33%. Inland Revenue clarifies what actions are acceptable. Will this apply to your trust and what actions should you take if it does?
5 common accounting mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Are you making any of these accounting mistakes? We’ve outlined the top 5 accounting pitfalls that small business owners trip over, so you don’t have to make the same mistakes.
Tax planning for June 2024
Get ahead of your June tax deadlines, see what you need to know here, from RWT to PAYE deadlines.
New Tax Thresholds in 2024 Budget
The New Zealand government has unveiled its 2024 Budget with a core election promise delivered regarding tax relief of $2.57b through bracket adjustments. With an adjustment to income brackets, tax rates remain the same but the thresholds are raised.
How deep financial data helps you make better business decisions
As a business owner, you want to make the best possible decisions for your business. The choices you make regarding strategy, spending, revenue generation and cashflow management can all have a major impact on the long-term future of the company. So, how do you give yourself that competitive edge when it comes to decision-making?
How to get original with your marketing (without breaking the bank)
The success of your business depends greatly on the success of your marketing. Getting your key messages, product features and brand identity out into your industry market helps to drive engagement and sales – but we don’t all have millions to invest in this marketing.
Tax planning helps you do more with your money
Tax may be boring, but smart use of tax planning is a superb way to help your company do more with your money. Tax planning is a strategic approach to managing your business’ financial affairs, with the aim of legally minimising your tax liability.
Five steps to better cash flow
Need a hand managing cash flow? You’re not alone. The key is getting your invoicing right, by invoicing customers as soon as possible and using tools like Xero’s invoice reminders to move payments along.
Interest deductibility on property investments is 60% this year
The interest deductibility rules have been a hot button issue since they were introduced. They will start to be phased out from the 2024-25 tax year as residential property investors breathe a sigh of relief.