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Our NZ business Advisors can help you prepare your NZ business for a downturn in economic cycles. Let's look at the NZ economic outlook for 2023!

Times might be tough, but it’s all part of the economic cycle – and there will be opportunities

November 11, 2022 / SME Business Advisory Team

After six economic cycles, seasoned NZ business advisor, Geoff Hamilton, knows that a downturn is no reason to panic. Now, he shares some insight on some of the unique opportunities and challenges NZ business owners may find in the next 12 months.

Prepare your business for high interest mortgage rates

How high will mortgage rates go?

October 26, 2022 / Akshinee Patel

Do we need to get used to 6% mortgage interest rates again? Read to know what you can do if you’re coming off a fixed term and facing higher repayments.

Queen Elizabeth Memorial Day Public Holiday

Queen Elizabeth ll Memorial Day holiday – what rules apply?

September 22, 2022 / Kunal Topiwala

There’s a one-off public holiday on Monday – what restrictions apply and what are employees entitled to?

Does NZ have capital gains on assets of fund gains?

Does New Zealand really have no capital gains tax?

August 31, 2022 / Mishali Patel

Should New Zealand have a capital gains tax – or does it effectively have one already? We look at what gains you’ll pay tax on, and what gains are tax-free.

5 online tools to help you save money

August 25, 2022 / Kunal Topiwala

Looking for ways to spend less as inflation keeps rising? Here are five free online tools to help you trim your outgoings and manage your money successfully.

Don’t burn out this winter!

August 18, 2022 / Mishali Patel

Illness and labour shortages – business owners are under more pressure than ever before. If you’re feeling stressed, here are three tips to prevent burnout.

Growing small nz trade businesses with Xero apps and simPRO

SME Financial event helping trade businesses achieve their goals

July 27, 2022 / SME Business Advisory Team

Learn more about how SME Financial is helping NZ small businesses to grow their trade business by connecting them to the right xero apps.

Free Business Advice for growing NZ Trade Businesses

July 4, 2022 / SME Business Advisory Team

Free business advice to help grow your NZ trade business. We will help you identify the Xero apps to suite your individual business needs. Here's how you can take advantage of this limited-time offer.

Important Reminder about Small Business Cashflow Support Scheme Loans

June 14, 2022 / Akshinee Patel

Are you coming to the end of the 2nd year of your Small Business Cashflow Support Scheme ? Here is a reminder concerning your loan.

Business tips – Setting up the compliance foundations

June 9, 2022 / Mishali Patel

Have you thought about the compliance needs of your business? We’ll explain the legal, accounting and tax requirements to set your business up.

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