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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A Guide from Xero It’s an uncomfortable truth for business owners, but fraud happens more often than you think. Most business owners say that they never thought it could happen to them, but it can. Here’s some advice from Xero, the accounting software on some things to think about and ways to manage the risk.
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The changes to personal income tax rates taking effect in July, as an outcome of the Budget 2024, have some consequences for businesses. The current thresholds apply for the first 3 months and 30 days of the 2024–25 tax year; the new thresholds for the remaining period. For the 2024-25 year only, composite tax rates
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From 1 January 2024, online marketplaces must disclose information about sellers and transactions on their platforms. This makes income earned on digital platforms (also called the sharing and gig economy) more transparent to Inland Revenue if you earn income for services such as: – providing short-stay accommodation – providing ride-sharing services for a fare –
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Understanding ACC Cover Plus Extra – how it works and who is eligible.
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Are you heading away for a break from the business this year? This time of year can be hard on small business. Your expenses continue and your cashflow can suffer when your debtors go on holiday. Leading up to the holiday period, is your business cash flow in good health to carry you through? With
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Love it or loathe it, Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) sales are mere days away with some retailers starting their sale period early. While it’s tempting to jump on the bandwagon and discount everything in sight, you’ll need a solid BFCM discounting strategy. Think about: The following discount strategies are designed to make your
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