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 also takes a longer-term view with initiatives to boost future investment savings and growth.” Growing GDP and […]
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Do you have frustrations, bottlenecks and inefficiencies where once systems worked perfectly? Is there something better out there for your current needs? Growth is something every business strives for — but as your business expands, so do the demands on your systems. If you’re feeling like you and your team are spending more time battling
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As a small or medium-sized business in New Zealand, managing your tax obligations can feel overwhelming. Two key areas that often raise questions are provisional tax and tax pooling. Here’s a quick overview to help you stay informed and in control. Provisional Tax in a nutshell Provisional tax is like making progress payments towards your
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If you’re a small business exporting to the USA, these tariffs aren’t just political headlines — they’re a real and tangible change to your export costs. So, what steps can you take to minimise the impact on your bottom line? Why has President Trump introduced these tariffs? As part of his ‘America First’ economic strategy,
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There is no doubt we are living during a revolutionary time. What once felt like a futuristic, abstract concept is now embedding itself in our daily lives. It is here, evolving rapidly, and changing the way we work, communicate, and make decisions. AI is no longer a futuristic notion – it’s an expectation. Customers anticipate
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A good way of looking at your business is through Forecasting. With our forecasting service, you have the data, forecasts and reporting needed to make truly informed decisions about your business’s financial future and to review these decisions regularly.
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When was the last time you took a helicopter ride above your business? The good news is that there’s a Healthy Business Checklist to help you quickly and easily check your business fitness
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As a business owner in New Zealand, navigating the digital world is essential—but it’s also fraught with risks. Scammers are constantly evolving, targeting individuals and businesses alike with increasingly sophisticated tactics. According to recent BNZ research, businesses are twice as likely to fall victim to scams than individuals. This blog will equip you with practical
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72% of Australian and New Zealand SMEs surveyed in William Buck’s Exit Smart Report 2023, expect to exit the business in the next 10 years. However, 64% of owners haven’t had their business valued recently. We hear a lot of people say they would like to sell at some point, but don’t know where to
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When you have access to detailed forecasts you can scenario-plan, search for cost-savings and look for strategies that will preserve your cashflow position. To be able to navigate the future path of your cashflow, you need to start forecasting – so you can map out your financial position over the coming months and can take
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