The Official Cash Rate (OCR) rose to 2.5% in July 2026. We've outlined the potential benefits and drawbacks of this rise in the OCR and what this means for your business.
As a business owner, how much should you pay yourself? It depends on how much your business can afford, market pay rates, and whether reinvestment could pay dividends.
Are you managing your small business finances based on static budget? Now may be the time to switch to rolling cashflow forecasting and deeper cash projections.
Our weekly newsletter has an update on the following
• What does a rise in the Official Cash Rate mean for your business?
• How much should you pay yourself?
• Rolling cashflow forecasts: the benefits for your NZ business.
