Cashflow has been a big issue for thousands of businesses this year, and when the money’s not rolling in, it can help to rethink your costs. To do it effectively involves more than just keeping an eye on outgoings. It’s…
13 signs your business might be in need of some help. The media is full of reports of impending business closures and restructures as a result of Covid-19. While many business are still performing well in our region, there are…
If you’re a business owner or manager, there’s a lot you can do to support your staff to maintain positive mental health and in turn, keep your business profitable. Studies say ‘happy employees are more likely to be productive employees’…
The government has released a number of measures which are designed to assist businesses and it’s our job to be up to date with all of them so that we may best advise you. A webinar we attended to this…
Among many changes this year, Inland Revenue has also changed the way they charge penalties and interest on late paid provisional tax. In the past, if provisional tax was paid late, there were usually no significant consequences. Now, under the…
Find a better balance with these helpful hacks. Working harder is not always smarter. Burnout is common among business owners and staff who are pushed to the limits. Ultimately, it’s not good for business or your personal life to be…
Do you have staff taking leave over Christmas? Are systems in place to make sure everyone gets what they’re entitled to? Even if someone else handles your payroll, you are responsible for making sure holiday pay and leave payments are…
One of the websites we often find useful is Employers Assistance Ltd and recently they reported on a change at the Employment Relations Authority, one we thought well worth sharing with you. From their newsletter: Recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA)…
How well are your staff performing? Do they love their job? Performance reviews, an open two-way conversation held once or twice a year, are a great way to find out. While you’re not legally bound to do appraisals, they’re a…
Imagine trying to work while juggling court, counselling, and your family’s needs following a domestic violence incident. This is the situation for thousands of Kiwis, but it’s set to improve with the new Domestic Violence – Victims’ Protection Act. The…