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What do the latest changes mean for small business owners with trusts in New Zealand?
Starting from the 2024/25 income year (1 April 2024), the tax rate for trustee income has increased from 33% to...
With political changes and an economic slowdown to contend with, we're in pretty unpredictable waters. Here are some tips on managing your team in times of uncertainty:
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Does the minimum wage increase affect you? Make sure your payroll systems are updated now.
- The adult minimum wage increased to $23.15 per hour on 1 April.
- The starting-out and training minimum...
Inland Revenue determines each year’s herd scheme values (National Average Market Values or NAMV) by reviewing the livestock market.
The herd values for dairy this year have seen a very small...
If you received a Small Business Cashflow Loan (SBCS), is your repayment plan on track?
The scheme was launched to assist eligible small-to-medium businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. A...
The New Zealand government has unveiled its 2024 Budget with a core election promise delivered regarding tax relief of $2.57b through bracket adjustments.
With an adjustment to income brackets, tax...
Starting a business can be a challenging experience, especially when it comes to managing your numbers and staying on top of your financial management.
Unless you’ve got some experience in...
As a business owner, you want to make the best possible decisions for your business. The choices you make regarding strategy, spending, revenue generation and cashflow management can all have a...
People come in all shapes and sizes – and this applies equally to how our brains work.
Research in neurodiversity has shown that we all think in different ways, and that there’s no...
If you’re managing a small business, the chances are that you’re using one of the current crop of cloud accounting platforms.
While there are many online accounting tools available, we...
Worldwide, there are around 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million victims of work-related illnesses annually. Those are worrying statistics for business owners.
As an employer and an...
Running a business costs money. There are always costs, overheads and supplier bills that mount up – and these expenses will gradually chip away at your cash position, making it more...