Why your profits are lying to you
Profit is up. So why does the bank account feel empty? It comes down to one thing: profit and cash are not the same. Here\\\'s what causes the gap, and what you can do about it.
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From benchmarking to business strategy, everything here is designed to help you move forward.
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Which numbers matter most for your business?
The strongest businesses we see are rarely the ones doing the most – they're the ones asking the best questions. Here's how financial curiosity breeds confident decision-making.
What changes at $1M, $3M, and $7M turnover
Scaling a business is exciting. But as revenue grows, so do the financial challenges. The key is staying ahead of the curve, so you’ve already built the next level of finance before you need it.
How to make smarter business decisions
Running a business means making decisions, constantly. Some lead to growth, while others quietly drain time, money, and momentum. Here's how to spot pitfalls before they cost you.
Riding the demand wave
There are signs that demand is beginning to bounce back in some sectors, but don’t get carried away. Keep your costs lean, be selective about new clients, and remain transparent about your capacity.
Three ways to get paid faster
We’re hearing a common story from many of the businesses we work with: work done, invoices sent, and then... crickets. More and more businesses are feeling the pinch of delayed debtor payments, and it’s becoming a critical issue.
Are you playing to play, or Playing to Win?
Unlike traditional strategic planning processes where the emphasis is on creating a perfect, detailed articulation of the company’s future, 'Playing to Win' outlines five key choices that set the stage for business success.
Five ways to keep your business strategy alive
A great strategy isn’t about having the perfect plan – it’s about making clear choices and acting on them consistently. Embed your strategy into daily decision-making, measure progress, and stay accountable.
Simple switch: Promote carpooling
Employee commuting is a major component of many businesses’ carbon footprints. Consider offering incentives to encourage low-emission transport.
Simple switch: Centralised waste
This quick and easy change has significantly improved our waste sorting, halving the volume of waste we send to landfill, and completely eliminating food waste from our landfill bin.
Simple switch: Power providers
Switching your energy to a climate friendly provider is one of the easiest changes businesses can make on their carbon reduction journey, and it's something you can do today.
Tax Talk: Summer 2026
Fresh from the Tax Cave, we share 12 areas worth having on your radar as we head towards March 31st, the end of the tax year. These point to where choices exist, and where a bit of foresight can make a real difference.
Tax Talk: Spring 2025
The August Tax Bill delivered practical updates: a new RAM method for FIF interests, relief for Employee Share Schemes, tax-free solar income, digital nomad rules, simpler trust compliance, and new Financial Arrangement thresholds.
Tax Talk: Winter 2025
And there we have it – Budget 2025 is out in the wild. It’s always a moment for tax types, because while the budget focuses on spending, it’s tax that decides how much there is, so tweaks are often part of announcements.
Tax Talk: March 2025
Fresh from the Tax Cave, Alex has some key points for you to consider before 31 March (the end of the 2025 tax year).
GST changes for short-stay accommodation hosts
A GST change taking effect on 1 April 2024 will impact the majority of short-stay accommodation hosts. From this date, booking platforms like Airbnb will be required to collect GST on behalf of hosts, whether they are registered for GST or not.
Working remotely for an overseas employer?
There are many residents of Wānaka and Queenstown who are working for a remote employer but may not be paying their taxes in the right country. Let us explain why it pays to get this right.
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