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HOW WE CAN HELP: Accounting Advice for Small Business

We share the latest developments in the Accounting
world and innovative business advice for New Zealand SMEs

Inland Revenue is taking firm action on overdue GST and Employer Tax, even for small balances. Learn why tax debt is no longer safe to ignore and what NZ businesses can do to avoid penalties, bank deductions and legal escalation.

Why Tax Debt Is No Longer Safe to Ignore

November 19, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team
Inland Revenue is taking firm action on overdue GST and Employer Tax, even for small balances. Learn why tax debt is no longer safe to ignore and what NZ businesses can do to avoid penalties, bank deductions and legal escalation.
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Would your business survive without you? Learn how to make yourself replaceable, create a strong exit strategy, and add value to your business.

Could your business survive without you? Let’s talk about your Exit Strategy.

November 12, 2025 / Kunal Topiwala
Would your business survive without you? Learn how to make yourself replaceable, create a strong exit strategy, and add value to your business.
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As a tradie, you might think loyalty rewards are tax-free. But the Inland Revenue has confirmed that this often isn’t the case! We share the rules and what they mean for you.

Are tradie loyalty rewards taxable?

November 6, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team
As a tradie, you might think loyalty rewards are tax-free. But the Inland Revenue has confirmed that this often isn’t the case! We share the rules and what they mean for you.
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With the right plan in place, your business can achieve lasting growth — and we’re here to help make it happen.

If I’m working ON my business what should I be doing?

September 4, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team
Most Kiwi business owners are busy from dawn till dusk, but being busy isn’t the same as building a sustainable business. The real difference lies in knowing when to work in your business and when to work on it. Here's what you need to know.
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Should you buy or lease your business assets?

Should you buy or lease your business assets?

August 28, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team
Should your business buy or lease essential equipment? Discover the pros and cons of each option, from owning an asset outright to spreading costs with a lease, and make the best decision for your business growth.
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Understanding your business credit is key when you want to borrow money, and the right financing options can help you grow your business and unlock new opportunities as an NZ small business.

Business credit: using loans to grow your business

August 21, 2025 / Kunal Topiwala
Having a good business credit profile is vital for accessing routes to funding. Here are six different ways to fund the growth of your NZ small business.
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