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With only two weeks until the 31 March deadline, there are a few tactical moves we can make to optimise your tax position.  Prepayments: If you have the cash flow, consider prepaying some expenses (like insurance, rent, or professional subscriptions) before 31 March....

It’s a familiar story: you start a small business, sign up for cloud accounting software, and link your bank feed. The software automatically pulls in your transactions, you click "OK" a few times, and everything looks neatly organized. It feels like you’ve just done...

We all hope that our pathway along the business journey will be smooth and uncomplicated. But the reality is that accidents can happen, along with unplanned injuries, damaging weather events and legal suits from disgruntled clients. So, what can you do to protect your...

When a great business idea pops into your head, it could mark the start of a whole new enterprise. But how do you know if your business has what it takes to conquer the market? The key is to set the right foundations for nurturing your fledgling business – and that...

Why Inland Revenue Liquidated Nearly 900 Companies This Year If you’ve been sensing a shift in the business climate lately, you aren’t imagining things. Inland Revenue (IR) has officially taken the gloves off. According to a new report from RNZ, the tax department has...

Wrapping up the year + When I’ll be back 🎄 I can’t believe we are already at the end of the year! Before I sign off for 2025, I wanted to send a quick note to say thank you & Merry Christmas. Whether you’ve been a long-time client or just joined my newsletter...

A business mentor can provide guidance and support, so you make the right decisions and stay focused on the end goal as a business owner. They can also help you move forward in your career by providing advice and feedback on what steps to take to reach the pinnacle of...

Cashflow and profit are two of the most important financial metrics for any business. But while they’re both related to the financial performance of a company, they measure different things. Knowing the difference – and how cash and profit contribute to your success...

The purpose of a business is to make money, and that means you need to know the difference between profit and cash flow. Net profit is what you have left after you deduct all your business expenses from all your revenue. You can improve net profit only by changing the...