POSTED BY admin ON THE September 3rd, 2019
When it comes to your money, whether it be loans, insurance, savings or superannuation, having a ‘set and forget’ attitude can be detrimental to your long term finances. Checking in on the different aspects that make up your finances every now and then to see if they need freshening up is a good way to […]
POSTED BY admin ON THE September 3rd, 2019
From 29 August 2019, the interest IRD charges when tax is unpaid or underpaid is increasing from 8.22% to 8.35%. This is often referred to as use of money interest (UOMI) AND applies to most tax obligations such as income tax, PAYE, FBT, withholding taxes and GST. The new rate comes as part of the […]
POSTED BY admin ON THE August 28th, 2019
While email marketing remains one of the most effective platforms for businesses to reach clients on a personal level, it does not always deliver the results you may be after. If you’re finding that email marketing isn’t going as well as you had hoped, here are five simple ways to improve your campaign: Experiment with […]
POSTED BY admin ON THE August 19th, 2019
Maintaining healthy cash flow can be challenging; between ongoing expenses and bills, poor cash flow can severely impact your customers, staff and bottom line. Business owners need to understand the differences between short and long-term financing when developing a cash flow strategy. There are various sources of financing available, with each being useful for different […]
POSTED BY admin ON THE August 19th, 2019
Business owners are faced with constant challenges and tough decisions to make on a day-to-day basis. Risk-taking is often necessary to achieve more in the business, but owners need to make informed choices to avoid potential damages. To manage risk effectively, a proactive stance needs to be taken in identifying and responding to risks before […]
POSTED BY admin ON THE August 12th, 2019
You may be entitled to the KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant after you have been contributing to your KiwiSaver for three years. The Grant is administered by Housing New Zealand which operates outside of KiwiSaver and will be paid to your solicitor. What are the grants?There are two HomeStart Grants. These are: For purchasing an existing home, […]
POSTED BY admin ON THE August 6th, 2019
Managing cash flow is critical to the success of a small business. While it is necessary to be profitable, your profit is a number that shows up on your accounts at the end of the year whereas your cash is the money you have in the bank. By incorporating the following tricks, you can help […]
POSTED BY admin ON THE August 6th, 2019
All businesses need to look at ways to increase the productivity of their staff. When your employees get more work done, it will ultimately lead to the business making a bigger profit. As well as increasing productivity, employers should also aim to improve the happiness and wellbeing of their workers. Here are some ways to […]
POSTED BY admin ON THE August 6th, 2019
Inland Revenue is making provisional tax simpler for New Zealand small businesses through the Accounting Income Method (AIM). Now in its second year, AIM allows business owners to pay a tax bill only when they’re making a profit. Under the previous rules of provisional tax, payments must be made three times a year and in […]
POSTED BY admin ON THE July 29th, 2019
Business owners have a responsibility to look after their staff and ensure they have a healthy working environment. This extends to mental health as well as physical. With one in five people experiencing a mental health issue at some stage in their life, there is a greater need to have mental health support specifically within […]
