Hospitality Accounting: Tips on how to run a successful restaurant

There’s a reason why restaurants are everywhere. The hospitality industry is one of the most lucrative out there!

Hospitality Accountants: Should your restaurant or café offer discounts?

Who doesn’t love a good deal? After all, discounts are the best! Except when it’s your business – and you’re having to offer discounts just to keep your customers happy.

How digital marketing can pivot your business this 2022

There’s no question, Kiwis are innovators and a nation of small businesses. However, as the world utilises digital technologies now more than ever, New Zealand still has room for improvement in terms of digital adoption.

Contractor Accountants: Finding the right accountant for contractors

You’ve taken the plunge to become a contractor. How exciting to be self-employed! But first – find an accountant! You’ll need to talk to an accountant who has experience in start-ups and help you set the right path from the get-go.

Keep the holiday season fun and stress-free!

The holiday season is a great time to rest and relax as everyone catches up with family and friends. However, many New Zealanders feel extra social and financial stresses during the holiday season because of the pressure to create a magical time for our tamariki and whanau.

Café Accountants: How to keep your labour budget in check

One of the most challenging things in running a business is dealing with payroll. Payroll eats up a huge part of business expenses (and often managers time), and should be managed carefully as it can make, or break a business.

Franchise Accountants: Tips on buying a franchise

You could be a seasoned investor looking for fresh new investments or a newbie, armed with big goals, dreams (and yes, capital!) – but have absolutely no idea how to run a business.

Small Business Accountants: Shareholder Salaries vs PAYE Salaries – what’s the best option for your business?

Business owners are often clueless as to the best way to pay themselves from their company, but as with all things in life, the answer is not cut and dry – classic!

Property Accountants: How will the proposed new rules affect your investment property income?

There’s been a lot of talk about property tax lately, and the Government certainly loved giving us a bit of shock factor after it proposed some major changes to it earlier in the year.

Chartered Accountants: Business in the Time of Covid – Planning tips during uncertain times

This latest COVID-19 lockdown caught us all by surprise but we worked hard to stop the outbreak in its tracks before, and we can do it again this time.