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Budget 2017

Prepping for the tax year - it's about as mundane a task as a business can perform. Or at least, the old way was.Having to complete a series of entirely necessary but ultimately dull tasks just before the end of the tax year that will allow the accountants to "work their magic" is something that...

Putting colour into accounting helps to give all staff an understanding of company finances..

The topic of how difficult it is to find a tradie with capacity is a popular one at the moment, which leads me to believe that accounting, paperwork and tax will not be top priority for those in the industry.  Now is a great time to look forward and decide what direction you want your business to...

"Leaving the numbers to the accountants just isn't good enough anymore."- Adam Davy, Head of Advisory at BDO New Zealand. In business, even at the highest level, it's common to try and avoid the financials. While key decision makers will have extensive knowledge of their business' processes and...

Many small business owners in the optical sector assume that company boards are for the big boys – yet the benefits of independent directors or advisors apply to all businesses, irrespective of size or structure.Owner-run businesses can be averse to appointing outside directors or advisors...

SMEs are the backbone of New Zealand's economy, contributing towards 28 per cent of the country's total GDP, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reports. Their survival is therefore vital to the Kiwi economy.While all businesses will want to grow eventually, it's important that...