Ten Practical Ways to Enhance your Business Performance

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, continuous improvement is not just an option; it’s a necessity for sustained success. Here are ten practical ways from Accountants Plus to enhance your business performance:   1. Set Clear Goals: Establish specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for your business. Clear objectives provide a roadmap […]

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Are You Paying Yourself Too Little?

As a business owner, managing your finances is more than just keeping track of revenue and expenses. It’s also about ensuring you receive fair compensation for your hard work and dedication. Far too often, entrepreneurs find themselves paying themselves too little, which can lead to financial stress and burnout. Many business owners fall into the […]

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Turning Business Setbacks into Momentum

As a business owner you are bound to make mistakes. It is part of the process, just as it is part of life. However, it is imperative to understand that how failures are dealt with determines whether they lead to success or failure, and whether unnecessary mistakes can be prevented from being made. Even the […]

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A testament to the resilience of small businesses in New Zealand

As the economy has reached the peak of the cycle, businesses have had to adjust their strategies to stay afloat. However, Kiwi small businesses have managed well so far to readjust to this shifting economic climate, navigating accordingly. Those that have been able to adapt and change with the times have been the ones that […]

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Small Business Cashflow Scheme update

On 21 March 2022, the Small Business Cashflow Scheme (SBCS) loan amount increased to $20,000 (from $10,000). The scheme was originally introduced to support small to medium businesses and organisations struggling with a loss of revenue due to COVID-19. The eligibility criteria have not changed. Your business must have: no more than 50 full-time equivalent […]

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Charities Act changes to benefit NZ Communities

Following a comprehensive review of the Charities Act, the Government is moving ahead with changes to modernise the legislation that will increase transparency for the public, improve access to justice services and reduce the burden on smaller charities.  The review of the Charities Act commissioned by the Government was led by the Department of Internal […]

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Understanding Your KiwiSaver

Started in July 2007, KiwiSaver is a voluntary retirement savings scheme to help you save for your future.  Available for all New Zealand citizens and permanent residents living in NZ, it is run by independent providers who you choose to manage your savings.  These providers invest their members’ KiwiSaver funds to make a greater return […]

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