August 2026 - SME Financial

<img width="1024" height="685" src="https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eric-rothermel-FoKO4DpXamQ-unsplash-1024x685.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="The Employment Leave Act 2026 replaces the Holidays Act from 6 August 2028. Find out what the changes mean for annual leave, sick leave and payroll." srcset="https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eric-rothermel-FoKO4DpXamQ-unsplash-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eric-rothermel-FoKO4DpXamQ-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eric-rothermel-FoKO4DpXamQ-unsplash-768x514.jpg 768w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eric-rothermel-FoKO4DpXamQ-unsplash-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eric-rothermel-FoKO4DpXamQ-unsplash-2048x1371.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />

The Employment Leave Act 2026 replaces the Holidays Act from 6 August 2028. Find out what the changes mean for annual leave, sick leave and payroll.

Employment Leave Act 2026: What NZ Businesses Need to Know

August 26, 2026 / SME Business Advisory Team

The Employment Leave Act 2026 replaces the Holidays Act from 6 August 2028. Find out what the changes mean for annual leave, sick leave and payroll.

<img width="1024" height="684" src="https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHey_210525_0092-1024x684.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Effective inventory management helps NZ small businesses keep the right level of stock while improving cash flow" srcset="https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHey_210525_0092-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHey_210525_0092-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHey_210525_0092-768x513.jpg 768w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHey_210525_0092-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHey_210525_0092-2048x1367.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />

Effective inventory management helps NZ small businesses keep the right level of stock while improving cash flow

Inventory Management: 4 Ways NZ Small Businesses Can Improve Cash Flow

August 20, 2026 / Kunal Topiwala

Discover practical inventory management tips to help NZ small businesses reduce excess stock, improve cash flow and make smarter purchasing decisions.

<img width="1024" height="685" src="https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/austin-distel-DfjJMVhwH_8-unsplash-1024x685.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="The Official Cash Rate (OCR) rose to 2.5% in July 2026. We’ve outlined the potential benefits and drawbacks of this rise and what it means for your business." srcset="https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/austin-distel-DfjJMVhwH_8-unsplash-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/austin-distel-DfjJMVhwH_8-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/austin-distel-DfjJMVhwH_8-unsplash-768x514.jpg 768w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/austin-distel-DfjJMVhwH_8-unsplash-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https://smefinancial.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/austin-distel-DfjJMVhwH_8-unsplash-2048x1370.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />

The Official Cash Rate (OCR) rose to 2.5% in July 2026. We’ve outlined the potential benefits and drawbacks of this rise and what it means for your business.

What does a rise in the Official Cash Rate mean for your business?

August 13, 2026 / SME Business Advisory Team

The Official Cash Rate (OCR) rose to 2.5% in July 2026. We’ve outlined the potential benefits and drawbacks of this rise and what it means for your business.