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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...
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...
When your business needs new plant or equipment, what’s the best choice – buy or lease? The answer will depend on your specific circumstances, but there are some basic considerations...
Whether you’re heading into a holiday period, or just planning to take a break (and congratulations, because a healthy business means work-life balance), it’s important to keep your...
New Zealand’s housing market decline has started to show in the numbers, with average values down across most of the country for three months in a row.
Westpac economists have predicted house...
One of the best things about online shopping is instant, hassle-free payment. Enter your details, click, and you’re done. If your customers can make an instant online payment, they’re...
Once you begin trading, you’re faced with a new challenge – successfully managing the course of your brand-new business and making sure it’s a profitable enterprise.
It’s...
Whether it’s refilling your petrol tank or paying at the supermarket checkout, the higher cost of living is hitting every household hard.
Across the world, everyday essentials are surging in...
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...
When you’re a small business owner, sole trader or freelancer, asking for payment on overdue invoices can be a delicate matter. Without an accounts person or department, sometimes...
Changes have been made to the Small Business Cashflow Loans Scheme to increase the amount of funding available to eligible businesses through the introduction of a ‘top up’ loan.
The...
Landlords and suppliers can sometimes ask you for a personal guarantee on a contract.
Unfortunately, that could mean that if something goes wrong, you have put your house at risk. Here are a few...