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As 31 March fast approaches, now’s the time to get organised for year end. Acting early saves time, reduces stress, and ensures your business is set up for success in 2025. Here's some key information on what to prepare and the payment dates coming up.

Accountants don't just look after the financial side of your business. With our expertise behind your business development, we can help you turn your strategic ideas into real success stories.

Nearly a third of Kiwi SMEs are entering 2025 with improved sales expectations. But 27% are seeing sales expectations drop. We’ve got solid advice on how to boost that sales pipeline!


Our weekly newsletter has an update on the following
• Financial Year-End: are you ready?
• How your accountant supports business development
• Sales expectations are improving: giving your sales a boost in 2025

#financialyear-end #businessdevelopment #salesexpectations

Is your business helping you deliver on your personal goals? Our new series looks at ways to make your business work for you, with handy hints on setting and tracking your goals.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand recently reduced the official cash rate (OCR) to 3.75%. What does a drop in interest rates mean for you, your business and your financial opportunities?

As cyber-security threats continue, businesses need to remain vigilant and up to date in best practice security processes. Stay informed.


Our weekly newsletter has an update on the following
• Making your business work for you: the big goal
• Interest rates come down: how could this affect your finances?
• Beware the cyber threats trending in 2025

#businesstips #interestrates #cyber-security

Weathering the storm? Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. We can help with strategies for healthy cash flow, so you can continue to thrive.

As we approach the end of the tax year and move into 2024-2025, let’s make sure your finances are in the best possible shape.

eInvoicing is quickly becoming the standard in New Zealand, and it’s easy to see why. It makes invoicing smoother, smarter and safer. Find out how it could help your business


Our weekly newsletter has an update on the following
• Keeping your cashflow strong in tough times
• Your 12-point checklist to stay ahead on tax
• Embracing eInvoicing: a game changer for Kiwi businesses

#Cashflow #Checklist #eInvoicing

 

The first key OCR announcement of 2025 is on 19 February. Experts predict a fall. Give some thought to what impact a falling OCR could have on your business.

Now that you’re back in harness and the business year is starting to pick up speed again, take the opportunity to focus on your business and lay the groundwork for a successful 2025.

Cybersecurity is a vital part of your governance and risk assessment as a business. Fortunately, a new government site has training and resources to get your security up to speed.


Our weekly newsletter has an update on the following
• What the falling OCR means for your business
• Refresh and review: February 2025
• How to protect your business from cybercrime

#OCR #Refresh #Cybercrime

Make a fresh start for the new year. Set aside an hour or two to give your business a quick ‘audit’. Not the kind of audit we do, but a health check to lay the groundwork for a successful 2025.

Provisional tax is like paying progress payments on next year’s income tax. Be aware of the rules that can lower compliance costs for small businesses. Talk to us about your tax plan.

How are you managing your debtors? If it’s a continuous frustration, your least favourite task and your least successful KPI, look at your Terms of Trade. Do they make it clear to customers when you expect them to pay?


Our weekly newsletter has an update on the following
• Smart start: Your 2025 roadmap to success
• Provisional Tax – how does it work?
• Terms of Trade

#Plan #Provisionaltax #Terms