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Getting more from your procurement spending
Now’s the perfect time to get in control of your procurement spending. We’ve got 5 key ways to improve your procurement processes, so you can ride out the current economic challenges.
Are you paying yourself too little?
Even if your business is about following your passion, you still need to pay yourself fairly, but that figure can be difficult to arrive at. We can help make things clearer and advise on tax implications.
10 ways to improve business performance
Supercharge your business with some simple tips. Eliminate distractions & bad customers, get a plan, use tech, deploy marketing and understand your business numbers. We've got lots more ideas to improve performance - talk to us.
Why your accountant is the mentor you didn’t know you needed
Looking for someone to guide your entrepreneurial journey? Your accountant could be the mentor you didn’t know you needed. #businessadvice #SmallBusiness #mentoring
Provisional tax: What you need to know
Provisional tax is income tax paid in advance of the end of the financial year, or paid as you go. And, it’s important to get it right. We’ll help work out what’s best for you and your business. #Businessadvisory #taxtips
Three cloud accounting tips to save your business time & money
Accounting tasks don’t have to eat into your business time. With the right cloud accounting software, you can save time and money – while also getting tighter control over your finances. #accounting #software #finance
How builders & tradies can survive & thrive in a downturn
For builders and tradies, there could be a slowdown ahead in the construction sector. Now’s your chance to think about strategies to help your business survive – and thrive – if times get tough.
Could outsourcing help you grow your business?
A surge in work is great news for a small business – but it can also be a source of stress. Outsourcing can help you cope with a seasonal or irregular burst of sales, without the commitment of new employees.
Understanding Your Break-even Point
Do you know your business break-even point? Knowing how much income you must generate to cover all fixed and variable costs means you can make better business plans and financial decisions for long-term sustainability and profit.
Clothes, rent, meals – what is tax deductible?
What expenses are tax deductible for your small business? Meals with clients, mortgage interest payments, and work uniforms could all be claimable – our quick Q&A will help you learn more.
Support for businesses hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
If your business has been affected by flooding or Cyclone Gabrielle, you may be eligible for support packages. We can help you find out what’s available and apply for funding.
Five Signs You’re Undercharging
Are you undercharging for your fees? We’ve got the five warning signs that can help you tell if your prices are too low.
Support for your business after the storm
Has your business been impacted by the recent extreme weather event? If you are dealing with the cleanup and need support and advice on things like paying employees, insurance, and cash flow, please get in touch. We are here to help.
What is inventory accounting? And why it's important
Tracking stock levels, costs and profit on every product you sell can get pretty complex – no wonder so many businesses have a fuzzy understanding of their inventory.
But inventory accounting is too important to ignore, and we can help!
5 goal-setting tips for 2023
Effective goal setting will help you get the very best out of 2023.
Our 5 goal-setting tips will help small business owners reach new highs.
Holiday pay sorted?
An employee gets an alternative holiday for working on a public holiday that is an otherwise working day.
We can help with your planning and payroll queries for the holiday season.
Your car as a business expense: what can you claim?
Can you get a tax deduction when you use your personal car for business purposes? Is it worth keeping a logbook? A simple explainer on tax deductions for vehicles.
GST invoice rules are changing – making life easier
Inland Revenue is making changes to tax invoices – so e-invoicing is now legal even without a PDF or any paperwork. Is this the time to switch to a safer invoice method?
How high will mortgage rates go?
Do we need to get used to 6% mortgage interest rates again? And what can you do if you’re coming off a fixed term and facing higher repayments?
How profit sharing can help your business retain talent
Retain staff and attract new talent with profit sharing – it’s a win-win way to incentivise your team and build your business.
Get in touch for a catchup to see how we can help you here
