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We’re used to the prevailing motto in business being ‘bigger is better!’. So much of the strategic thinking and entrepreneurial ideas we’re surrounded by talk about the need for growth as the key driver of success, longevity and healthy profits. But…

Working for yourself or running your own business? Set up robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks. We can help take the headaches out of your business accounting. Contracting or freelancing requires…

Are you undercharging for your services? It can be hard to tell, particularly if you’re in a niche industry or working as a contractor. Costs have been rising, so it may be time to rethink your own pricing. Five signs you might be undercharging: …

Major changes to KiwiSaver were announced in Budget 2025. The KiwiSaver voluntary savings scheme is aimed at helping New Zealand workers save for retirement, or buy a first house. But with the rising cost of living, action was needed to make…

It’s a tough time to be in business. And especially so if you’re a mature, established business that’s finding it hard to keep pace in the rapidly changing and evolving market. As a mature owner, you have experience and knowledge on your side. But…

As part of Budget 2025, the Minister for Finance, Nicola Willis, introduced Investment Boost– a new way for Kiwi businesses to reduce the cost of investing in new assets and equipment. Investment Boost is expected to lift NZ GDP by 1% and wages by…

We’re trading in uncertain times, where changes to the global economy can happen overnight. This creates a real challenge for your small business, making it difficult to plan ahead and understand the short to medium-term future of your financial…

On Thursday 22 May, the Minister of Finance, The Honourable Nicola Willis, delivered Budget 2025. Opening her speech, the Minister said: “This is a responsible budget to secure New Zealand’s future. It supports the economic recovery now underway. It…

Get ready for the minimum wage increases now so that you are paying your employees the correct rate next month. Wage Rates Are Going Up From 1 April 2025: The adult minimum wage will go up from $23.15 to $23.50 per hour. The starting-out and…

Podcasts are often on our list of things to do, but for many business owners, there are often not enough hours in the day. The recent challenges and changes in business mean it’s the perfect time to make the opportunity to think about where you want…