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Let’s reflect and reset for 2024
2023 provided its fair share of challenges, highlights and opportunities, with many businesses and people feeling the pinch. From adversity can come opportunity. As the new year begins, it’s time to reflect on the past ..
Have you got a plan for growth in your business?
It may be as simple as identifying where the opportunities for growth are in your business and industry. Once you've done this you can establish what you and your team are going to have ..
A business budget will help with your financial decision making
Budgeting is about estimating your revenues, projecting your expenses and detailing the allocation of funds, so you stick to (and don’t overrun) your agreed budget ceiling. How does budgeting affect your business? Having a ..
Setting goals for you and your business in 2024
The new year is a new beginning. If you are a business owner, this is often the time of year when you reflect on where you are at and think about your business goals for ..
Want to spend more time doing what you love?
A key benefit of owning your own business is choosing your working hours. That was probably a drawcard when you started out. Chances are, you planned to spend less time in your business and ..
Buzz Burrows – Xero Beautiful Business Fund international winner
We are absolutely stoked to announce that one of our clients, Buzz Burrows, was selected as a winner for the Xero Beautiful Business Fund, beating more than 5,500 other Xero customers from Australia, Canada, New ..
Prosaic – using AI to work out GST expenses for tax returns
As with our brand promise of being 'ahead of the pack' we would like to share that we are working with the team at Prosaic to offer our clients the opportunity to trial this system ..
The Unsettling Surge in Fire and General Insurance Costs: Navigating New Zealand’s Shifting Landscape
In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary Floods, the New Zealand insurance market is undergoing a remarkable transformation. The combined havoc from these natural disasters, totaling over $2 billion in damages, has ..
Tax on Christmas gifts and entertainment
If you're buying gifts for your staff or customers during the holiday season, it's important to be aware that some of these expenses may qualify for tax deductions. For staff gifts, the general rule is ..
Is there such a thing as over-automation? The need for a human touch
Automating your key systems is the way to turn your enterprise into a 21st century, digital business. But are we getting carried away with automation? And could we be systemising areas which could benefit from ..
How to handle annual close-downs
If you usually close down over Christmas or you’re thinking about it for the first time, doing it properly is important. For most of us Xmas is a hectic time. Work and personal commitments escalate ..
Changes to Trusts
Trusts are a hot topic right now, especially with the likelihood of an increase in the trustee tax rate after the election, recent changes to trust disclosure rules, and Inland Revenue seeking input on an ..
What does the employment law landscape look like for the next three years?
Author... LEGAL SPECIALIST Kirsten Maclean Kirsten graduated from Otago University with a double degree in law and history. Kirsten is a dispute resolution and employment specialist with over 20 years experience here and in the ..
How a trusted business advisor can boost your accountability and success
As a business owner, you have a lot of responsibilities and challenges to deal with. You have to set goals, make decisions, manage your time, lead your team, and grow your business. You also have ..
Our time at the Gap Conference and Awards
Ever thought spending two days with 500 accountants could be exhilarating? Our recent experience at the Gap Reunion conference in Wellington was beyond expectations! You might think that if we told our friends we ..
Safeguard your business: A warning on the dangers of spam and fraud
In today's digital age, where technology plays a pivotal role in business operations, the threat of spam and fraud has become increasingly prevalent. Business owners must remain vigilant and proactive to protect their enterprises ..
Plain english guide to profit and loss
Here's our Plain English guide to profit and loss and what this report reveals about your finances. What is profit and loss? Your profit and loss statement is commonly called your ‘P&L’. It’s also sometimes ..
We’re finalists! – BSI People Skills Ltd Business Culture Excellence Awards
We're stoked to share the exciting news that Sidekick has been chosen as a finalist for the BSI People Skills Ltd Business Culture Excellence Award! This remarkable achievement is a tribute to our extraordinary Sidekick ..
Common employment agreement mistakes
Every employee in NZ must have a written employment agreement, whether they are full-time, part-time or casual. As the fundamental legal document between an employer and an employee, the employment agreement sets out the terms ..
How much should you pay yourself?
Being the boss means you get to make all the big decisions about your business – including how much to pay yourself in wages, salary or drawings. As the owner, you might need to underpay ..
10 hot questions to ask yourself as a business owner
Running a busy and successful business means you often don’t have the time to step back and work ON the business. This can be a challenge if your aim is to grow and scale the ..
What will a National-led government mean for your taxes?
We don’t yet know exactly how the new National-led coalition government will be formed. But we do know that National pledged to make some major changes to tax if it came into power. Here are ..
Getting in control of your inventory – to unlock efficiency and cashflow
As a manufacturing or product-based business, efficient stock management is a big part of running a smooth operation. But the way we manage stock and inventory has changed radically in the past decade, in no ..
How running a lean business model improves your cashflow and efficiency
Keeping your operational expenses under control, while also remaining efficient and meeting customer demand can be a challenge – one that can catch out many new business owners. This is why running your enterprise using ..
Sidekick Conference 2023 – Hanmer Springs
Last week, the entire Sidekick Group traveled from all corners of the South Island and met up in Hanmer Springs for our annual conference! Day 1 kicked off with the directors arriving early for ..
