Getting ready for IRD tax audit is unlikely to be one of your favourite things to do as a business owner. But being prepared, organised...

People who are buying and selling properties for profit are being warned they could get a tax bill, even if they hold the house for...

Selling up and exiting the business is a major chapter in your business journey.   But if you’re going to get the maximum return on...

Founding, building and growing your own small business is a hugely rewarding experience for many entrepreneurs. But the road ahead isn't...

Being a business owner can be immensely rewarding. But it's also a highly pressurised and stressful vocation to choose. The business...

Purchasing an existing company is a great way to expand your business empire. You can buy out a close competitor, or dip a toe into a new...

No more piles of receipts and invoices required! Dealing with GST invoices is now much simpler. Inland Revenue’s new rules, from 1 April,...

As a business owner, which expenses are tax deductible and which are not? We help answer some of your questions. Is the cost of my work...

It’s a well-worn phrase, but cashflow really is the lifeblood of your business. When your cash inflows are greater than your cash...

As the holiday season approaches, take some time to think about how you want to organise your business operations over the summer. A bit...

Producing regular management information is one way to help improve your business decision-making. But looking at historical numbers can...

The OECD recently released its latest Taxing Wages 2022 report, and it’s interesting to see where New Zealand falls compared to other...

We get a lot of questions about what you can claim as a business expense, and clothing is one of the confusing topics when you’re...

Being self-employed can be tough – but it does have its advantages. One of those advantages is the possibility of being able to allocate...

You may be eligible for the Cost of Living payment – even if it hasn’t arrived in your account. If you earned less than $70,000 between 1...

The latest inflation data gave the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) and economists a bit of a shock. At 7.2%, it was much higher than anyone had...

Generally speaking, an exit strategy will be put in place years before your planned exit date. This gives you time to work on your sale...

No more piles of receipts and invoices required! Dealing with GST invoices will be much simpler under Inland Revenue’s new rules, which...