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Business reaction to GST and wage changes

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
The 2010 Business Operations Survey collected information on general performance measures reported by businesses of six or more employees. Highlights of the 2010 survey include: One-third of businesses conducted price reviews specifically due to the GST rise, and a similar proportion increased ... Read more

Earthquake lessons for all NZ businesses

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
The earthquake is changing the way businesses operate in Christchurch – possibly forever. Between 600 and 900 buildings will have to be demolished in the Christchurch CBD, according to Peter Townsend from the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. So what can we all learn from that? Never assume ... Read more

Helping Christchurch – are you due an IRD refund?

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Cashflow is one of the more pressing matters businesses need assistance with during these tough times. IRD has asked anyone who thinks they’re due a refund to get in contact. This and other information, such as special grants can be found here. ... Read more

Christchurch earthquake – help for businesses

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
We understand if you’re in Christchurch or Canterbury your first priority is your families and homes. However, we recognise that businesses, their customers and employees will  need information and support to get up and running again as a result of the earthquake. For phone answering by ... Read more

6 ways to monitor business financial health

Friday, February 18th, 2011
At the end of the day your business will either succeed or fail based on its accounts. That’s why accurate, timely accounting records are a must. It really is that simple. Here’s six tips for monitoring the financial health of your business via your accounts: Identify trends, patterns ... Read more

Your 2011 budget: doing more with less

Friday, February 11th, 2011
Tired of the mantra “doing more with less?” You probably are, but it’s unlikely to go away anytime soon. While the economy is slowly recovering, business owners must adapt to the changing business climate in which harnessing technology, working virtually and doing more with less are the ... Read more