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If you are ‘pressing go’ on your new business, what are the key elements to have in place before you begin trading?
The complexity of your operational model will vary greatly, depending...
With property prices up by over 30% in 2021, and predicted to flatten out or drop this year, is this the perfect time to cash up?
Let’s take a look at why you might sell – and the...
Scaling up your business isn't about steady growth over time. It's about having a clear strategy for quickly expanding the business to achieve full-scale hypergrowth.
Most startups grow...
With the cost of living soaring, interest rates rising and house prices falling, New Zealand's Budget 2022 aimed to deliver a little something to help the average household.
So what’s in it...
With low unemployment and increased competition for people, businesses are changing their offering to attract and retain the best employees. It’s not just about money; the pandemic has caused...
As your accountant, we won't just look after the financial side of your business, we can also advise you on the strategic side of your company, including the importance of business development as...
In 2021, new lending restrictions came into effect under the CCCFA - and immediately there were stories of people being declined loans for what seemed like trivial reasons.
In March, the Commerce...
It’s a common misconception that price alone is the most important factor when it comes to customers making a decision to buy. It’s simply not true - particularly in the service...
In April 2022 the Government proposed new trust disclosure rules. These new rules were then passed into law 5 days later. The new rules allow the Inland Revenue to collect consistent data so that...
In 2021, Inland Revenue increased the top tax rate to 39%. That rate is higher than both the 28% tax rate for companies and the 33% tax rate for trusts.
The new tax rate concerns Inland Revenue,...
We see many business owners, who work tirelessly in their businesses and are excellent at what they do, neglect their strategy and execution plans. It’s the old adage: I’m too busy...
You've had your initial business idea and written a plan. But do you know WHY you're creating this business, or HOW you’ll deliver your end product/service? What will the company's underlying...