News & Practice Updates

Changes to the Small Business Cashflow Scheme

February 22, 2022

There are two important changes to the Small Business Cashflow Scheme that the government have announced. Read on to find out more.

Have your say on the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme

February 14, 2022

The Government, Business New Zealand and the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions are proposing a new way to better protect workers and the economy: a New Zealand Income Insurance scheme. Read on to find out more and about how you can have your say.

The COVID-19 Short-Term Absence Payment

February 11, 2022

The COVID-19 Short-Term Absence Payment is available for businesses, including self-employed people, to help pay their workers who cannot work from home while they wait for a COVID-19 test result.

Small Business Cashflow Scheme (SBCS) Interest Free Period ending

February 9, 2022

For those businesses that took out the SBCS loans, the first loans will soon be hitting the 2 year milestone, and will begin to incur interest.

5 apps to help you run your small business

February 8, 2022

It’s tough to keep on top of everything when you’re running a small business – but now there are some brilliant apps to help. Here are five of our favourites.

Interest rate rises are on the way

November 26, 2021

What should you do in the face of rising interest rates? Restructure, refinance or just hold tight? It’s time to think about your loans and how to tailor them to suit your situation.

Is your business focused enough on cyber-security?

November 24, 2021

Keeping your data safe can be a big worry for today’s digital businesses. Now’s the ideal time to get your cyber security reviewed, updated and tightened – before there's a breach.

Reporting requirements for domestic trusts

November 23, 2021

The recently introduced Trusts Act 2019 has increased scrutiny over trusts and increased reporting obligations. Read on to find out more about how these changes may impact you.

Managing projects in a remote team

November 22, 2021

Are you planning to expand remote working and carry out more projects online? Make sure you have good communication and collaboration tools to support your team.

10 Tips for keeping track of business expenses

November 10, 2021

In the digital age, the petty cash tin has all but disappeared. But keeping track of your business expenses, big and small, is still vital for your business. Here's ten tips to get you started.

Interest Deductibility on residential property

October 1, 2021

The government has released the proposed rules for new builds regarding interest deductibility. Find out more about what this proposal might mean.

Update on COVID-19 Support Available

September 15, 2021

What support is available for my business amid the current COVID-19 restrictions. Find out more about the what support options are available as at 15 September 2021.

Can you force your employees to have the COVID-19 vaccine?

August 24, 2021

Although becoming vaccinated in New Zealand is not compulsory, in some workplaces it may be the preference that all eligible employees become vaccinated. As an employer, can you require your employees to become vaccinated?

The COVID-19 wages subsidy is now available for applications

August 20, 2021

The COVID-19 wages subsidy is now available for applications. Find out more about whether you are eligible and what you need to make an application.

COVID-19 wages and resurgence subsidies

August 18, 2021

The latest updates surrounding the COVID-19 wages and resurgence subsidies

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