What do clouds, rainbows and accounting have in common? Normally those are three things that you wouldn’t necessarily hear in a sentence together. But cloud-based accounting really can make rainbows appear in your business. And that is why we think you should embrace it wholeheartedly! Let’s face it; if you are self-employed or running your […]
Do you know how healthy your business is? Could you say with confidence how much money is in your surplus budget, that all of your expenses are accounted for, and that there is little chance of a nasty surprise popping up? If you answered no to any of that, you need to be monitoring aspects […]
T… A… X. Three little letters that can strike fear into the heart of any small or medium business. And what about all those other acronyms… FBT, GST, IRD, ACC, and PAYE. But is tax really all that scary? Your business tax does not have to be an unsolvable mystery. Let’s have a look at […]
Buying a business that is already established can be an exciting opportunity… if it is the right business. You can get the benefit of a solid reputation, steady cash flow, loyal customers, proven processes and a reputable brand. But if you aren’t careful, you can end up with a bunch of negatives you weren’t expecting. […]
Starting a business is both scary and exciting. You know you have a great idea, but it takes more than just an idea to be a success. There are a lot of things to consider when starting a business. Some you might not have thought of initially. So, to give your startup the best chance […]
It is exciting when your business begins to grow as surely that means you are successful. But where to from here? If you are planning to expand your business then there are some considerations to take into account, both practical and financial. Business expansion is something that you need to plan for and ensure that […]
It’s great to be in business for yourself, right? You can set your own hours, take holidays whenever you like, and work with an unprecedented level of freedom and flexibility that is second to none. Of course, it’s not always sunshine and roses; with pros, come cons. A potential downside to working for yourself can […]
Another year is coming to a close, and a new one is about to start. Yep, you guessed it. Time to set some goals. But what does that mean? When you set goals, do you ever track your progress? Or do you simply rely on blind luck to help you succeed? If you are going […]
Does your business bank account feel like a bit of a black hole? Money seems to go in there, but it never ends up in your pocket. It just seems to disappear without warning. If you had one of those years, it is time to have a bit of a look at your finances and […]
Santa is coming and so are those Xmas time business expenses. Begs the question – What about the tax? Can you deduct all of it? Some of it? Ooooh – maybe none of it? Well, you have come to the right place to find out! Keep the HO HO HO from becoming an OH NO […]