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Sidekick Selwyn welcomes Alison to the team
We are thrilled to welcome a fantastic new member to the Sidekick Selwyn team: Alison Hogg! Alison is a Senior Accountant, and is passionate about helping businesses unlock their full potential through systems and ..
How to stay competitive in your industry in 2025
Staying competitive puts your business ahead of the pack. We’ve shared some top advice on how to...
Planning for growth: A guide for small businesses
Running a small business in New Zealand can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the most exciting yet daunting tasks is planning for growth. Whether ..
Sidekick Conference 2025 – Methven
The Sidekick Conference 2025 was a blast, bringing together our entire Sidekick family from six offices, along with our amazing sponsors and guests, in the beautiful Methven. Here's a recap of what we got ..
Is a new payroll advisor on your EOFY checklist?
As the end of the financial year approaches, many businesses are evaluating their tools and processes. For those using Xero, the choice of payroll solutions can make a significant difference. While Xero Payroll is a ..
Clothes, rent, meals – what is tax deductible?
As a business owner, which expenses are tax deductible and which are not? We help answer some of your questions. Is the cost of my work clothes tax deductible? Only if it’s a uniform or ..
The Impact of Proposed American Tariffs on Small Businesses in New Zealand
Are you comfy hanging out in your Comfort Zone? Want to remain competitive and not be outperformed?...
Top 10 time wasters to avoid
With 2023 presenting some potentially challenging business conditions, increasing efficiency is...
Year-End Made Easy: Your Financial Prep Guide
Are you comfy hanging out in your Comfort Zone? Want to remain competitive and not be outperformed?...
Big news from Sidekick!
Are you comfy hanging out in your Comfort Zone? Want to remain competitive and not be outperformed?...
Scrapping and Writing Off Assets
Asset Schedule Review Process As part of preparing a client’s financial statements, we review the asset schedule to ensure accuracy and look for extra deductions. We check for assets that no longer exist, which may ..
Start your year off in the performance zone
Are you comfy hanging out in your Comfort Zone? Want to remain competitive and not be outperformed?...
An exciting win for Sidekick!
We are thrilled to announce that Sidekick has not only won the Large Business category but also been named the Supreme Winner at the BSI Culture Excellence Awards! This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering an outstanding ..
Holiday Gift & Entertainment Tax Tips
Buying gifts for your staff or customers this holiday season? Some of these expenses might qualify for tax deductions. Here's a quick rundown: Staff Gifts Fully deductible and FBT exempt if the total cost per ..
Optimising ACC: A Guide for New Zealand Businesses
Since the early 1900s, New Zealand has established a comprehensive framework for accident compensation, often heralded as world-leading and revolutionary. Whether you love it or loathe it, most New Zealanders contribute to ACC levies ..
Master your financial reports with Sidekick
Missed our "Know Your Numbers" webinar? Not to worry! You don’t have to be an accountant or bookkeeper to understand your numbers, just like you don’t need to be a mechanic to drive a ..
Client Spotlights
Building Regional Success: A Conversation with Construction Innovator Chris Lang
At Sidekick, we love partnering with forward-thinking construction professionals who are breaking new ground across regional and international markets. Recently, we had an engaging conversation with Chris—a dynamic entrepreneur running two successful businesses with a ..
Client Spotlight: B&M Joinery
At BM Joinery, we consider ourselves more than just a small joinery business; we are a passionate team of twelve dedicated to crafting custom solutions for our clients' homes. Since opening our doors eight years ..
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 ..
Client Spotlight: Tristian McDonald Photography
My name is Tristian, and I'm based in Albert Town. I originally come from Scotland and have been living in the Wanaka area, on and off, for the past 14 years. I share this beautiful ..
Client Spotlight: Foothills Engineering Services
Foothill Engineering Services have recently Partnered with Coastal Offroad - High Clearance Offroad Vehicle Armour for your 4x4, Foothills are now the Assigned Local Agent, Manufacture and Installer for Coastal Offroad in Nz and Australian ..
Client Spotlight: Pickup Media
Recently Demetri from Queenstown interviewed their client Pickup Media, this is what they had to say. "Pickup Media is a professional videography & photography service based in Queenstown, New Zealand, with over eight years of ..
Client Spotlight: 2B Connected
Client Spotlight: 2B Connected 2B Connected is an outsourced call centre provider who specialise in helping businesses generate more leads for their business utilising their tele-marketing and digital teams. They can also help ..
Client Spotlight: Zen Builders
Client Spotlight: Zen Builders ZEN Builders is a locally owned and operated construction business. ZEN help you with renovations and alterations, big or small, as well as structural work, maintenance, and new builds. ..
Client Spotlight: Hail
Hail is a fresh and exciting marketing platform that is your one-stop-shop for creating and sharing amazing digital communications. With minimal setup required you'll slash your print budget, save the planet and be sharing beautiful, ..
Client Spotlight: CarMoney
We love seeing a business that does things better and different and Greg's business, in the incredibly competitive and cut-throat Vehicle Finance space, has a lot of unique challenges that makes breaking into the industry ..
Client Spotlight: Mt. Hutt Lodge
Mt Hutt Lodge, run by Butch and Jo Stern, is perched on the banks of the Rakaia river and overlooking Mt Hutt. While it's a stunning location (as you can see from the photos below) ..
Client Spotlight: Fairlie Bakehouse
Nestled in the heart of the Mackenzie Country, a team of busy pie makers keep the cabinet filled with our twist on classic Kiwi fare. Known for our famous ‘Fairlie Pies’, the team at the ..
