Equipment failures, natural disasters, an unexpectedly large tax bill or a drop in customers: there are so many ways a business might suddenly find itself short on cash.

Starting your own self-employed business? Want to keep your finances on track and compliant? Here are 7 vital areas of financial management to focus on.

Early registrations are open for our Employment Law event. We are hosting Riverstone Law who will provide an insight into employment law updates followed by a Q+A session.

Our weekly newsletter has an update on the following
• The importance of creating an emergency fund for your business
• Getting the financial basics right as a sole trader
• Employment Law Event 26 November 

Newsletter 27th October 2026

Buy now, pay later can be highly appealing, especially when coupled with persistent cost-of-living pressures, so it's unsurprising that BNPL has become so popular. While it can be an attractive payment option there are a few downsides to keep in mind.

Why do you need an accountant when AI can do the basic accounting? We've outlined 5 vital ways that working with a human tax adviser adds value for your tax strategy.

Reminder - GST returns are due to be filed for two monthly and six monthly filers with March balance dates by 28 October. If you have a March balance date and are on the ratio basis your first instalment of 2027 provisional tax is also due for payment on 28 October.

Our weekly newsletter has an update on the following
• Buy now, pay later: what are the benefits for your business?
• Why you need an accountant: navigating the world of tax and legislation
• GST and Provisional Tax payments due 28th October 2026

Newsletter 20th October 2026

With Labour Day coming up on Monday 26 October our office will be closed for the public holiday.

Signs of growth for NZ small businesses are a positive sign. But what do lenders look for when you apply for funding to finance your own growth strategy? We have the answers.

This time of year can be hard on small businesses. With a bit of pre-planning and being proactive, you can set yourself up for a financially stress-free holiday. Talk to us. We can help.

Our weekly newsletter has an update on the following
• Labour Day : Finding that Q4 balance
• Funding your growth strategy: what lenders look for
• Holiday cash flow for your small business

Newsletter 13th October 2026

Are you keeping pace with the evolution of technology? We highlight 5 business risks of failing to embrace the available new tech and how doing digital could give your business a boost.

The ABC analysis is a relatively simple, useful way to help a business manage its inventory. With ABC analysis, a business classifies its products into different categories (A, B, and C), ranking them in order of the value they bring to the business.

Want to cut unnecessary costs, optimise the most profitable parts of the business, and increase your overall return on investment? Talk to us about how we can work with you to support your ongoing business profitability.

Our weekly newsletter has an update on the following
• Managing risk: Protecting your business against technological changes
• The benefits of ABC inventory analysis
• How can we support your business profitability?

Newsletter 6th October 2026