{"id":4375,"date":"2026-10-12T10:27:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T22:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bdsaccountants.co.nz\/?p=4375"},"modified":"2026-10-12T10:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T22:54:40","slug":"operating-at-a-loss-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bdsaccountants.co.nz\/insights\/operating-at-a-loss-heres-what-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Operating at a loss? Here\u2019s what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operating at a loss isn\u2019t always a sign that something\u2019s wrong. It can happen when you\u2019re finding your feet, investing in growth or changing direction. But if your business is consistently spending more than it earns, it\u2019s time to find out why.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s behind the loss?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cash flow.<\/strong> If payments are consistently coming in late, it may be time to tighten payment terms and chase overdue invoices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weak sales or pricing.<\/strong> If revenue is too low, look at whether sales have slowed, prices are too low, or you need to attract more customers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rising costs.<\/strong> If expenses are eating into your profits, negotiate better supplier rates, review staffing, or consider cheaper premises.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The tax upside<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Losses can often be carried forward against future taxable income, although rules apply.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your business is operating at a loss, book an appointment. We\u2019ll help you figure out what\u2019s driving the loss and look at options for getting back on track.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdsaccountants.co.nz\/contact-us\">Contact Us!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: The content of this article is general in nature and not intended as a substitute for specific professional advice on any matter and should not be relied upon for that purpose.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Operating at a loss isn\u2019t always a sign that something\u2019s wrong. It can happen when you\u2019re finding your feet, investing in growth or changing direction. But if your business is consistently spending more than it earns, it\u2019s time to find out why. What\u2019s behind the loss? Cash flow. 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