The Goods and Services Tax – known to kiwis as GST – has been in action in New Zealand since 1986. As a consumer, we are used to paying it as part of the purchase price for just about everything. But as a business owner, it’s important to give it a little more...
How many people do you know who have found that magical unicorn of a work-life balance? Chances are, you could count them on one hand without lifting a finger. Life is hectic, and while the concept of finding some kind of equilibrium between your work life and your...
Do you struggle to focus, have a never-ending to-do list, and go home feeling like you somehow wasted half your day? You're not alone! It's a common complaint in today's fast-paced world. But don’t fret; the solution to your productivity woes is simple yet effective....
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to outsource your bookkeeping. But how do you know your new bookkeeper has the skills you need to provide you with the best support possible? With no industry requirements, anyone can call themselves a bookkeeper. Even someone...
How much should I pay myself? It is a question that many business owners ask themselves. And deciding what that number should be is rather tricky. Unfortunately, there's no set formula for working out the exact number. It depends on an interlinking range of factors –...
Never in history has it been easier to operate a business without paper. The world is digital, which means life – and running a business – is easier, faster, more efficient, and most importantly, better for the planet. So, that means you don’t have to keep dusty old...
One of the hardest parts of starting to work with a virtual assistant (VA) can be figuring out how to hand your tasks over. Often, a barrier to even handing tasks over can be knowing that they won’t be done the way you currently do them. This is not necessarily always...
Sometimes in business – as in life – things don't go to plan. The cash flow is just not flowing, you may face an unanticipated family crisis, or be thrown a curve-ball by mother nature. It can be tempting to find a rock to hide under. But burying your head in the sand...
As the end of the financial year approaches, you are probably thinking about hiding under the desk from your tax return. Unfortunately, you might have to crawl out from under there as that return won’t submit itself! While your bookkeeper and your accountant can do a...
Do you ever get to the end of a day with only half your to-do list ticked off and wonder where on earth your time went? Surely there is some little leprechaun hiding somewhere stealing your time! Well, chances are, there is no leprechaun. In reality, you probably...
Cashflow is the life force of your business. It sounds like a drastic and bold statement, but it really is the truth. It is the virtual air that breathes life into all the tasks you do and keeps your business functioning. To succeed, you want to bring in enough to...
When you want to achieve anything in life, you must be consistent. Whether you aspire to gain a degree, run a marathon, or learn a new language, the secret to success is showing up day after day and working towards your goals. Running a business is no different....