Many of you are using software these days that supports your management of your business finances. Whether your software allows you to digitally link your invoices or whether you just want to send copies to us via email, there are…
Matariki celebrations now come with an official public holiday. If you want more detail on how the dates were decided, the Advisory Committee’s report explains the methodology behind its recommendation to the government, and we’ve posted that on our website…
Getting vaccinated is a personal choice, but if you want to support your employees to make informed decisions, make sure they know where to find the facts. Take care what you share Not everything online is factual and accurate. We…
Under the Holidays Increasing Sick Leave Amendment Bill, which passed its final reading on May 19, employee paid sick leave increases to 10 days per year from July 24. Employees are able to take up to 10 days' sick leave after…
GST can be a thorn in your side but if you understand when it’s due, what to pay, and make the most of your accounting software, you’ll escape unscathed. Here are four of the most common mistakes we see business…
While it’s been a financial rollercoaster of a year for most Kiwi businesses, Christmas time invites us to pause and celebrate what’s gone right and thank the people we rode with. Here are eight ways to keep your costs down…
Cashflow has been a big issue for thousands of businesses this year, and when the money’s not rolling in, it can help to rethink your costs. To do it effectively involves more than just keeping an eye on outgoings. It’s…
Working from Home allowance extended In April, Inland Revenue began allowing employers to pay staff who were working from home because of the Covid pandemic up to $20 a week tax-free for expenses such as additional heating costs, without having to estimate…
13 signs your business might be in need of some help. The media is full of reports of impending business closures and restructures as a result of Covid-19. While many business are still performing well in our region, there are…
If you’re a business owner or manager, there’s a lot you can do to support your staff to maintain positive mental health and in turn, keep your business profitable. Studies say ‘happy employees are more likely to be productive employees’…
