Keeping track
Keeping track of employees’ time and then feeding all that info into your payroll system – not the most efficient use of your time, you’re thinking!? These days we have the technology to improve so many things, surely this also…
Planning for an extra Public Holiday
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…
Dealing with misleading or false vaccine information in your workplace
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…
How new Sick Leave entitlements may affect your business!
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…
Don’t trip! GST mistakes to avoid
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…
Christmas parties and presents on a budget
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…
Smart ways to get your costs under control
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…
Tax Changes to Support your Business
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…
Early warning system:
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…
Five ways to boost mental wellbeing at work
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’…