The Goods and Services Tax – known to kiwis as GST – has been in action in New Zealand since 1986. As a consumer, we are used to paying it as part of the purchase price for just about everything. But as a business owner, it’s important to give it a little more...
How many people do you know who have found that magical unicorn of a work-life balance? Chances are, you could count them on one hand without lifting a finger. Life is hectic, and while the concept of finding some kind of equilibrium between your work life and your...
Your bookkeeper is one of the most important people in your business. They keep track of your cash flow, help your staff get paid, make sure your invoices and bills are sorted, and keep tabs on all your financial data on a day to...
Do you struggle to focus, have a never-ending to-do list, and go home feeling like you somehow wasted half your day? You're not alone! It's a common complaint in today's fast-paced world. But don’t fret; the solution to your productivity woes is simple yet effective....
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to outsource your bookkeeping. But how do you know your new bookkeeper has the skills you need to provide you with the best support possible? With no industry requirements, anyone can call themselves a bookkeeper. Even someone...
How much should I pay myself? It is a question that many business owners ask themselves. And deciding what that number should be is rather tricky. Unfortunately, there's no set formula for working out the exact number. It depends on an interlinking range of factors –...
Never in history has it been easier to operate a business without paper. The world is digital, which means life – and running a business – is easier, faster, more efficient, and most importantly, better for the planet. So, that means you don’t have to keep dusty old...
As a business owner, endless lists of tasks eat up your precious time every week. Regardless of the size of your business, payroll is one chore that tends to result in procrastination and tension headaches. However, this essential task shouldn’t be put off! Getting it...
Having a blog for your business is one of the best ways to engage your customers, build your authority, and shoot to the top of Google’s search results. But you only get out of it what you put in, and not many business owners have the time to dedicate to creating or...
Do you know the difference between profit and cash? It’s all money, right? Technically, it is all money. But it is not the same kind of money. Many people assume profit and cash are one and the same. But in business, they are very different metrics, each with a...
As a small business owner, we know that you have got an awful lot on your plate. So much, in fact, that it can be hard to know exactly what to focus on! But when you boil all your business tasks down, the most important question to ask is: will this task help with my...
Do your employees enjoy being at work? Most people spend more time at work than they do at home. So transforming the workplace into a positive, supportive, healthy environment can make a world of difference to their mindset and attitudes. This is true of a home office...