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The festive season is upon us, and for business owners, it's the perfect time to show appreciation to your team with a memorable Christmas party. But how do you ensure it's fun, inclusive, and reflect...
Being the boss means you get to make all the big decisions about your business – including how much to pay yourself in wages, salary or drawings.
As the owner, you might need to underpay yourself in ...
The success of your business depends greatly on the success of your marketing. Getting your key messages, product features and brand identity out into your industry market helps to drive engagement an...
How can business automation streamline your business? Business automation uses technology to streamline and simplify all the repetitive manual tasks, processes and workflows that are part of the every...
Running a busy and successful business means you often don’t have the time to step back and work ON the business. This can be a challenge if your aim is to grow and scale the company.
As experienced ...
As a registered financial adviser, an investment avenue that is often overlooked by New Zealand trusts is Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) funds.
While PIE funds are not exclusive to trusts, they of...
In the world of business, cashflow isn’t just another financial term—it's the lifeblood that keeps your company thriving. Understanding and managing cashflow is crucial for the survival and growth of ...
Economic uncertainty is an ongoing worry for any business owner.
You can control your own financial management, but you don’t have any direct control over the wider macro-economy. And in the first fe...
In tough economic times, small businesses can struggle. Big multinational chains often have the scale to undercut local competitors and survive even when times get tough.
What can small businesses do...
Tired of paying rent for your commercial premises and considering buying a premises for your business?
Owning a building works best if your business is well-established, you have money to invest, and...
Incurring expenses is an unavoidable fact of running a business. But which expenses can you claim tax deductions against and which don’t meet the tax-free criteria?
Here’s our lowdown on which expens...
Whether you’re applying for government subsidies, taking out a business loan or seeking investor support, you need to be able to demonstrate your ongoing viability as a business.
To prove this viabil...