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2023 provided its fair share of challenges, highlights, and opportunities, with many businesses and people feeling the pinch, prompting us to reflect on our resilience and adaptability. From adversity can come opportunity. As the new year begins, it’s time to reflect on the past year, celebrate the highlights, and think about what brought the adversities, […]

As a property owner, it’s important to stay updated with the changing tax landscape. One of the significant changes on the horizon pertains to the bright-line property rules. These rules are set to change from 1st July 2024, and here’s what you need to know. The bright-line period, which dictates the length of time you […]

As a property owner, it’s important to stay updated with the changing tax landscape. One of the significant changes on the horizon pertains to the bright-line property rules. These rules are set to change from 1st July 2024, and here’s what you need to know. The bright-line period, which dictates the length of time you […]

Do you need to be GST registered? Will your marketplace operator automatically attend to the GST on your behalf? Do you need to register for GST? If you are not registered for GST, you will need to register if you have earned, or will earn more than $60,000 from all your taxable activities in any […]

Running a business is a demanding job, so it’s no wonder owners lose track of crucial things at tax time, such as: Deducting entertainment expenses Dinner and lunch meetings with clients and customers are partially tax deductible. Keep your receipts and check in with us to see which meetings can be deducted. Bear in mind […]

In the world of business, achieving cashflow freedom is a milestone that many business owners and sole traders strive for. It’s the point where your business generates enough cash to sustain not just its operations but also your desired lifestyle. However, in uncertain and turbulent times, this goal can feel elusive. The good news is, […]

Running a busy and successful business means you often don’t have the time to step back and work ON the business. This can be a challenge if your aim is to grow and scale the company. As experienced professional Accountants, we know the value of taking the time to ask yourself some pertinent questions. Holding […]

Running a busy and successful business means you often don’t have the time to step back and work ON the business. This can be a challenge if your aim is to grow and scale the company. As experienced professional Accountants, we know the value of taking the time to ask yourself some pertinent questions. Holding […]

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The foundational goal of any business is to make a profit. As a business owner, that’s one of your key financial aims – to make enough sales, at a big enough margin, to generate profit from your enterprise. But how does profit differ from cashflow? And why is cash king? How do profit and cashflow […]

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Understanding your finances is a vital part of running your business. But getting down into the nitty gritty of the company accounts isn’t every entrepreneur’s top skill. If you are new to company accounting, or simply want to expand your knowledge, we can help explain the foundational reports. The profit and loss report and the […]

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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? First some practical distinctions to compare working ‘on’ and working ‘in’. With the above in mind here are the 5 most important activities […]

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Childcare can be one of the biggest expenses for families with young children, and that’s where FamilyBoost comes in. FamilyBoost is a quarterly payment from Inland Revenue that helps eligible households with the cost of early childhood education (ECE). If you’re caring for a child aged 5 or under, you could get up to 25% of […]

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Keeping on top of your cashflow is even more important during tough economic times. With global uncertainty, recent high inflation, energy prices soaring, supply chain challenges, cash is likely to be tight over the coming year. Cloud technology and fintech apps, can give your business the best possible control over its cash. Why is cashflow […]

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At the early stages of your start-up journey, access to credit can be a lifesaver. Cashflow is tight, customer revenue can fluctuate wildly and large-scale bank loans and external funding may be in short supply. In this situation it might seem counterproductive to apply for a business credit card – a move that adds to […]

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The foundational goal of any business is to make a profit. As a business owner, that’s one of your key financial aims – to make enough sales, at a big enough margin, to generate profit from your enterprise. But how does profit differ from cashflow? And why is cash king? How do profit and cashflow […]

Next post →
Understanding your finances is a vital part of running your business. But getting down into the nitty gritty of the company accounts isn’t every entrepreneur’s top skill. If you are new to company accounting, or simply want to expand your knowledge, we can help explain the foundational reports. The profit and loss report and the […]

Next post →
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? First some practical distinctions to compare working ‘on’ and working ‘in’. With the above in mind here are the 5 most important activities […]

Next post →
Childcare can be one of the biggest expenses for families with young children, and that’s where FamilyBoost comes in. FamilyBoost is a quarterly payment from Inland Revenue that helps eligible households with the cost of early childhood education (ECE). If you’re caring for a child aged 5 or under, you could get up to 25% of […]

Next post →
Keeping on top of your cashflow is even more important during tough economic times. With global uncertainty, recent high inflation, energy prices soaring, supply chain challenges, cash is likely to be tight over the coming year. Cloud technology and fintech apps, can give your business the best possible control over its cash. Why is cashflow […]

Next post →
At the early stages of your start-up journey, access to credit can be a lifesaver. Cashflow is tight, customer revenue can fluctuate wildly and large-scale bank loans and external funding may be in short supply. In this situation it might seem counterproductive to apply for a business credit card – a move that adds to […]