How to negotiate personal guarantees — without putting your home at risk
If landlords or suppliers ask for your personal guarantee — a common business practice — your house or other personal assets might be on the line.
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ACC: Take the pain out of levy day
Every year small businesses pay levies to ACC to cover work-related accidents. Here’s how to soften the budget blow.
How some R&D companies can gain from tax losses
If you’re a new business doing R&D work — and operating at a tax loss — you might be entitled to some cash. Find out how…
Invoice tips: Make sure you get paid on time
Getting paid on time can make a big difference in a small business. . We offer helpful tips about invoicing, and how to avoid being left out of pocket.
How to handle GST on second-hand goods
Buying second-hand goods for your business can help keep costs down. And you can claim a GST credit on them – just follow these steps.
The ins and outs of equity crowdfunding
The new equity crowdfunding regime provides an exciting new way for start-ups and small businesses to raise finance.
Registering for GST? Four ways to avoid delays
Mind the gaps and other tips from Inland Revenue to prevent your paperwork being held up by common mistakes.
Tips to ease your tax payment pain
Pointers from accounting firm BDO on tax pooling and other smart ways to avoid getting stung for overpaying or underpaying provisional tax. Read on…
How to claim the cost of your assets
A guide to claiming depreciation on capital (fixed) assets such as computers, vehicles or machinery for your business.