Import supplies? Customs rules are changing
In the past, the New Zealand Customs Service has allowed businesses to combine the value of small shipments containing a...
Get paid faster with eInvoicing
If you’re tired of chasing invoices and late payments, eInvoicing could make your life easier and save you money. With...
Should your business go ‘remote-first’?
Since the last of New Zealand’s lockdowns, many businesses have ditched remote working for good. But what are the benefits...
Beware of cyber scams
Digital tools can help your business become more efficient, save time, and win new customers, but there are also dangers...
Looking to invest in R&D this year?
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment has announced that businesses performing eligible research & development can access faster and...
IRD increases visibility of sales data
From April 1, 2023, payment service providers (i.e. EFTPOS providers and online payment platforms) must provide information to Inland Revenue...
Could the Government help you grow this year?
Yes, here is how: Research & Development Funding If you are a small company investing in product development, check out what...
Should you sell a stake in your business?
Like every plant needs water and sunlight to grow, every business needs financing. Starting a business or expanding an existing...
What does the Fair Pay Agreements Act mean for you?
New Zealand has a new system of employment bargaining with the passage of the Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) Act which...
Your alternative funding options
An outright stake sale might not be the best fit for your company. Here are three different paths you could...
What lenders want to know about your business
While getting a business loan from a bank can be painful (with reams of red tape to wade through), it’s...
Why angel investors can be a godsend
If you run an innovative company offering the world something new, a partnership with an angel could be right for...
Digital boost for SMEs extended
At the height of the pandemic in 2020, the government announced its free Digital Boost support package to help small...
GST Special Alert 2023
New rules on GST invoicing apply from 1 April 2023. These changes have been designed for 21st century business record-keeping and...
Top tips for running a thriving family business
There are so many upsides to running a family business: working together as a close-knit unit and sharing the good...
The key to succession planning success
So you’ve created your company from nothing, put years of blood, sweat and tears into its success, and retirement is...
Why it’s important to define roles in a family-owned business
Whether you’re running a small family business or one that employs dozens of people, defining roles and governance is vital...
The benefits of family advisory boards
Every business, large or small, deserves to be run as professionally as possible. By setting up the right structure you can...
GST invoicing changes are coming!
New rules modernising GST invoicing and record-keeping requirements will apply from 1 April 2023. The key change is removing the...
Navigating the new world office
Pre-Covid, we never would’ve imagined working from home could be so welcomed and productive. The pandemic has pushed many companies...
Could your business survive without you?
Would your business still thrive, or would it suffer a catastrophic failure if you suddenly stepped away? It’s tough to remove...