Managing perceptions – the 12 x 12 x 12 rule Managing the perception others have of you As your small business accountant, I’ve recently been reading a short networking article called The 12 x 12 x 12 Rule for Networking, which I thought I would share this with you. In actual fact, the rule is applicable…
Applying for the Wage Subsidy Extension If you have suffered a revenue loss of at least 40% (previously 50%) over a 30-day period then you may be eligible for the Government’s Wage Subsidy. The eight-week Wage Subsidy Extension is available from now until 1 September 2020. Most NZ businesses are eligible to apply including: The self-employed Contractors…
Here we, your certified chartered accountant, provide you with seventeen business tips – 18 if you include our recommendation to come and see us, that will help you pay off the business loan more quickly than you may have thought possible. We consider a range of items from discounts, to adding administration fees, the way to use…
Eligible for the Small Business Cash Flow Loan Scheme? With the arrival of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown of NZ, business in many cases have been badly affected. The Government has instigated a number of schemes and activities to help alleviate the financial pressure on small businesses. One such scheme is the COVID-19 Small Business Cash…
The Secrets to Getting Paid Faster For any business, making sure invoices are paid on time, can be a big job. If not managed properly, payments can be consistently late. If paid late, then you may well struggle with your cash flow: with paying your debt obligations and funding your operating expenses. No cash, no…
How Good Are You at Webinars? Webinars and Glossophobia With the arrival of Covid-19, and the associated restrictions on business, the need to keep in contact with clients and potential clients has never been greater. Sending out newsletters is one way. Holding webinars and podcasts are a couple of other ways of doing so. BUT,…
7 Practical Business Considerations… Here are some fairly practical business actions from your chartered accountant you can take to improve both the customer’s experience and to track various actions you have taken in your business. I’m also pleased to announce our new accountant, Nancy Tran, who joined us recently. 1. A Case of a Nice Surprise for…
Beware The Loaded Question When Interviewing Job Applicants! (Accounting Advice on questions to avoid when conducting a job interview) Employment law is a real minefield with extra mines being laid every day. The following list from your chartered accountant might help you to avoid tripping some of those mines at the job interview stage. Of…
How to Enjoy all the Bells and Whistles without the Tax Headache (Accounting Advice to make Entertainment Expenses Tax Deductible) Parties and gifts are all part of the festive fun but they can cost a small fortune. Here’s a list from your Chartered Accountant of the rules around entertainment expenses so you know what’s deductible and non-deductible…
Eliminating those little annoying, profit-draining mistakes I’m sure we have all had moments when you are thinking “I’m so busy fixing yesterday’s mistakes that I don’t have time to think about tomorrow.” Little mistakes, frustrating mistakes, morale-sapping mistakes. Bloody mistakes! Not to mention profit-draining little mistakes. Should we tolerate this situation and accept it as inevitable? I,…