Short-term rentals: What you need to know
If you’re renting out your home or holiday house over summer, make sure you know the rules on taxes, holiday rental agreements, claiming expenses and more.
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Getting paid: Invoicing tips for prompt payments
The sooner an invoice is paid, the better. Here’s how to make sure you get what you are owed.
Managing your working capital
Getting your head around key numbers, like your working capital, can help you spot risks and know when you’re in a financial position to jump on an opportunity.
New tools and content for small businesses
A round-up of the new resources launched in 2020 to help small businesses around New Zealand.
The year of small business
It’s been a challenging year for small businesses and sole traders, but many have rallied around to help. Kia kaha, from the team at business.govt.nz.
Debt advice for sole traders
Debt can be a normal part of being in business. But it’s important to know how much debt is too much for you. Here’s how to get back on track.
Boosting small business digital capability
Small Business Minister Stuart Nash and Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis have announced details of a $20 million digital capability package for small businesses.
Cash and other support: COVID-19 summary for small businesses
Wage subsidies. Low-interest loans. Tax relief. Help with rent disputes. This round-up of government support helps you find what’s available for your business.
Beat the Christmas cash flow blues by planning ahead
For small businesses, Christmas can be one long cash flow headache. Here are expert tips from Deloitte to stop it turning into a full-blown New Year hangover.
Payday filing starts 1 April
All employers need to start payday filing from 1 April. Here’s how to make the change.
Cash flow down or striving to get ahead? A loan could help.
If your cash flow is under pressure, a loan can help keep your business afloat. Lenders share their tips on choosing — and getting — a loan that suits your need
How your business can benefit the greater good
If you want your business to do more to help people or the planet, help is at hand. Try these tips, and tap into government support.
What to do when Inland Revenue calls
When Inland Revenue says your business is to be audited, be prepared and don’t panic. You may even come out with a tax rebate.
Pay-as-you-earn tax, with help from your accounting software
From April 2018, small businesses can choose a new pay-as-you-earn option, rather than paying provisional tax in instalments several times a year.
KiwiSaver tips if you're aged 55+
What will you live on when you stop work or dial back on hours? Here’s how to make the most of your KiwiSaver as you get closer to dipping into this nest egg.
Contracting: Hidden costs and expenses
Make sure your contractor rate allows for things an employer would normally cover, eg holidays and time off sick. Here’s how to budget for ebbs and flows.
Retirement planning for small businesses and sole traders
What will future-you live on when you slow down or stop working? It can be a challenge to plan for this, but these tips from Sorted can help.
R&D: Get cash back from your tax losses
If you do research and development (R&D) work, a special tax credit up to $224,000 can ease cash flow problems and hasten your product to market.
April 2017 Minimum wage rises by 50c
The minimum wage is going up from $15.25 to $15.75 per hour. Here’s what you’ll need to know for your business.
Raising capital online with equity crowdfunding
Reach out to your current customers and get discovered by a wide investor audience with the latest way to fund your business.