The mid-2026 ANZ Business Outlook surveys show it’s been a volatile year for Kiwi enterprises. Following a sharp plunge in business confidence in March and April – mainly due to global trade disruptions – confidence has staged a modest recovery to +10 in May 2026. But with confidence still low, what can your NZ small […]
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Let’s talk about what smart business owners do (and don’t do) when provisional tax dates come around. The Dos Do stay ahead of the dates. Know your dates and put them in your calendar. Set a reminder two weeks before. The IRD’s late payment interest and penalties are avoidable, and there’s nothing more frustrating than
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If your business provides employees with a company vehicle, there are some important Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) changes that took effect from 1 April 2026, as well as significant reforms proposed for 2027. Here’s a rundown of what’s new and what it means for you. The 2026 Change: The Investment Boost and FBT The Government’s
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Take a moment to review how your business is tracking so far. You don’t need to be ticking all the boxes on your plan, but you do need a plan!
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Your balance sheet isn’t just another document us accountants like to have. It can tell a story that may not be obvious right away. Here are 5 things your balance sheet can tell you about your finances. Your balance sheet provides a snapshot of your company’s financial position at a specific point in time. It’s
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The benefits of scenario planning In a business environment that’s currently highly volatile and changeable, scenario planning can provide deep insight into planning the future of your business. What is scenario planning? Scenario planning is the process of using your existing business data to project and forecast the future path of your finances, sales and
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Business owners around the world are asking themselves the same question: “What can we do to minimise this disruption to our business and our teams?” While we may be wanting to wait for a directive to be in place, there are things you can do now to start reducing the impact that high fuel prices
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New Zealand businesses are operating in a more cautious, cost-conscious environment. Margins are under pressure, customers are more selective, and growth is harder won. In times like these, discipline beats optimism. Here are three practical priorities every SME should be focusing on right now. 1) Protect Cash Flow and Price for Profit Strong cash management
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If you’re an ACC Levy paying business, here’s a summary of what’s changing as of 1 April 2026. 1. No Claims Discount is ending The No Claims Discount is being removed as it hasn’t delivered the expected health and safety improvements and has been subsidised by other businesses. What’s changing: 2. Experience Rating becomes self-funding
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Default Rate Increase On Wednesday, 1 April 2026, the default KiwiSaver rate will increase to 3.5% for both employee deductions and employer contributions. Employee Rate Reductions From Sunday, 1 February 2026, employees may apply to Inland Revenue for a temporary reduction to remain at 3% (valid for 3–12 months). 16 and 17 year olds
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