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Client Case Study - Peter Dawson, Dawson & Associates
We were previously using another accounting firm in Nelson but we felt like a small cog in the wheel. We were receiving very generic advice,


Client Case Study - On Cue Conferencing
Justine will go that extra length to understand an organisation, help them fulfil their obligations but make it valuable for them.


Client Case Study - Woofa Worx & Moggie Maintenance
It was obvious how passionate and motivated Justine is about her work, that came across straight away – it felt like a match.
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Marketing & Advertising Costs - What is tax deductible?
When budgeting for marketing and advertising costs, it's important to know what is a deductible expense or a depreciable capital cost.


Trustees’ obligations to keep and give trust information
Trustees have certain obligations for record-keeping and notifiable information. Download our guide on Trustees' obligations.


What is a Trust?
Trust Basics - You may have heard people talk about setting up a Trust or being a Trustee - but what does it all mean?


National & International Travel Expenses - What is 50% or 100% tax deductible?
Travel Expenses & Tax deductions explained. You may be able to claim an income tax deduction for travel expenses where they have a connectio


Tax Record-Keeping Requirements in New Zealand
Find out what records you have to keep to support the figures in your GST returns and the disclosure information required


Which legal fees are tax deductible?
This article summarises some of the common legal fees and income tax deductibility rules. Legal fee deductibility is a complex area.
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Embracing eInvoicing: a game changer for Kiwi businesses
eInvoicing is quickly becoming the standard in New Zealand, and it’s easy to see why.
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Why You Should Monitor Costs for Developing or Installing Equipment and How It Impacts Your Company Valuation When You Sell
Why You Should Monitor Costs for Developing or Installing Equipment and How It Impacts Your Company Valuation When You Sell
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Digital snapshot: Teamflect
Recently, we've been looking for a software solution to help us keep track of team members and business goals. As we already use...
May 10, 2024


Digital snapshot: The do's and don’ts of ChatGPT
Everyone’s talking about the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, the new tool that can do just about anything, from generating...
Mar 8, 2024

Is it time to review your businesses operating model?
Business is making, buying, selling or supplying goods or services for money, and our business model is our plan, people, systems and...
Jan 20, 2024


What does your Business Operating Model look like?
How your business operates in principle is your business's operating model. It is a visual representation of your systems and processes,...
Dec 30, 2023


Six Christmas Email Marketing Tips
Keen to get a Christmas email out to your customers but unsure where to start? We’ve compiled some helpful pointers to get the most out...
Dec 22, 2023


Digital snapshot: app stores
Whether your business is in retail, farming, or finance, there’s no shortage of digital tools to improve efficiency, productivity, and...
Dec 13, 2023


Your business leadership checklist
Great business leaders come in many different forms, from visionaries like Apple founder Steve Jobs to big personalities like Virgin’s...
Oct 7, 2023


Critical Control Management - CERTNZ
Each year CERTNZ reviews their recommended list of critical controls based on the incidents they have seen in the prior 12 months. ...
May 9, 2022


Improving Your Finance Process Efficiency
Process efficiency so often one of the key differentials between a business which maximises their profitability, and one which doesn’t....
May 1, 2022


How to prepare for the new financial year
As the financial year comes to a close, we may be using the time to reflect on how the past year or years have gone, and what we have or...
Feb 26, 2022


Showing Your Business Some Love – Happy Valentine's Day
As a business valuer, it is quite apparent when a business isn’t being loved. When the passion of the owner, or management team has...
Feb 12, 2022


What does modernising my business look like?
Technology has moved so fast in the last two years. Have you kept up? It’s one of those chores like checking you aren’t paying too much...
Jan 19, 2022
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