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Accounting & tax insights, without the jargon
Practical guidance for New Zealand small business owners — tax, cash flow, and the numbers that actually matter.
Managing Debt as a Self-Employed Professional
Its never fun to talk about debt. However, it is difficult to avoid debt as a working adult. You’ve got…
Insurance must-knows for the self-employed
Insurance. Investing money to protect yourself (or your loved ones) in the event something horrible happens to you. It's a…
Do You Need to Register for GST in New Zealand? A Complete Guide for Small Businesses
We’re back with more hard-hitting tax insight! Today we’re diving into a topic every NZ business owner needs to understand:…
Getting ready for a Mortgage or Loan When you’re self-employed
There is an exciting point in every young (or not so young) adult’s life when they are looking to purchase…
From Band Member to Business Owner – Kristen’s Story
As a kid, did you ever dream about playing in a band? Well, Kristen Hapi did just that. Not only…
3 small business mistakes to avoid when starting
(small business mistake – 3 minute read) Congratulations on starting a business! It’s a huge step for many people. In…
Tax deductions NZ non-business owners can claim
(tax deductions NZ - 5 minute read) Hi Accounting fans! If you have business owning friends, you may have heard…