Time is money – make the most of it
We’re all familiar with the phrase ‘time is money’ so why isn’t it tracked in the same careful way as our...
Employment law changes, April 2022
From 1 April 2022, the minimum wage rate increases from $20 per hour to $21.20. Communicate the change with your employees...
Time to grow? A guide to attracting investors
If you don’t have the working capital to invest in significant expansion, it might be time to consider bringing investors on...
Six financial myths busted
Those long-held beliefs holding you back from financial freedom need to be dispelled. Take a closer look at budgeting and money...
Residential investment property: what you can claim for
If you’ve invested in residential property, you may be scratching your head over whether recent tax changes affect you. If...
Directors: Know your role
If you’re a director, make sure you’re up to speed on both company law and the accepted code of behaviour...
Six simple ways to make your business more sustainable
Assess your environmental impact. Look at your materials, emissions, and waste. Try carbon calculators Ekos or Toitu or the new...
Residential Rental Property Tax
There are many tax implications when investing in residential property in New Zealand. Property investment and understanding the impact of current...
Employment Matters
Sick leave entitlement changes The recent passing of the Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Act increased the employee sick leave...
New Trust Disclosures
With the introduction of the 39% tax rate for individuals from 1 April 2021, the Inland Revenue is increasing the...
Purchase Price Allocation Rules
If you are planning to buy or sell a business, you need to be aware of the new purchase price...
Reinstatement of Depreciation on Commercial Buildings
Since the 2012 income year the depreciation rate for commercial and industrial buildings had been reduced to 0%. Following the...
Covid-19 Business Support
This lockdown was announced at 17 August 2021 and has triggered three of the government's existing policies - Resurgence Support...
Your step-by-step guide to meaningful customer feedback
Make a list of seven key clients or customers to call for feedback. Decide who is going to make the...
Does the new 39% tax rate affect you?
The new 39% marginal rate that applies to all employment income over $180,000 is now in force. Consider how the...
Good communication = repeat customers = more profit
Did you know customer retention is faster and, on average, costs up to seven times less than customer acquisition? If you’re...
Paid parental leave applications online
Now’s the time to let staff know applying for paid parental leave just got easier. As of March 2021, your staff...
Trusts Act 2019, What you need to know
Trusts Act 2019 As of 30 January 2021, there will be significant changes to New Zealand trust law. Therefore, 2020...
Keeping you and your staff pain free in 2021
Whether you and your staff are sitting or standing at work, there are risks to physical and mental wellbeing that can...
Lead by example: be a mental health champion
Did you know the main reason people take time off work is due to poor mental health? So, it’s in your...
Implementing health and safety so it sticks
Have a health and safety policy and plan in place? Great! But how can you ensure everyone’s 100% on board? Here...