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Small Business Branding and Marketing: 10 Proven Strategies for Success (2025)
Small business branding and marketing can make or break your company’s success in today’s crowded marketplace. Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying to level up your existing brand, understanding how to combine a strong brand identity with effective marketing...
GST Deregistration: what to know in 2025
GST deregistration can feel like a big step, but sometimes it’s the smartest move for your business. Maybe your turnover has dropped below the threshold, or you’re winding things down and want to cut the admin. Whatever the reason, knowing how to handle GST...
Buying a franchise: your guide to making smart investments
Thinking about buying a franchise? You’re not the only one. Every year, thousands of people take the leap and invest in a franchise business because it promises a proven model, brand recognition, and a roadmap to success. But let’s be honest: buying a franchise isn’t...
Bookkeeping best practices for small businesses in 2025
Bookkeeping best practices are the backbone of a healthy business. Without them, it’s easy to lose track of cash flow, miss tax deadlines, and end up in a mess that costs you time and money. The good news? It doesn’t have to be complicated. In this guide, we’ll show...
Putting rental property into a limited company: key benefits & risks
Putting rental property into a limited company is something a lot of Kiwi investors mull over when they want to make their rental game smarter. If you’re here, you’re probably wondering what’s the deal with buying rental property through a limited company, how it...
Overseas Pension Tax NZ: 5 rules you should know in 2025
Overseas pension tax NZ. Just hearing those words might send chills down your spine. You’ve worked hard for your retirement abroad, and now you’re wondering how New Zealand’s tax system will treat that hard-earned pension. Relax, you’re not alone. Thousands of Kiwis...
What happens to your Kiwisaver when you die ?
What actually happens to your KiwiSaver when you die? It’s not something we like to think about, but if you’ve been building up that retirement nest egg, you probably want to know how it’s handled when you’re no longer here. The short answer: your KiwiSaver death...
Do I have to pay taxes on money earned overseas?
Do I have to pay taxes on money earned overseas if I live in New Zealand? Short answer: probably. Long answer? It depends on your situation. If you earn income from a foreign job, rent out property abroad, get paid in another currency, or have shares in a company...
Do I pay tax on kiwisaver when I live overseas ?
Do I pay tax on KiwiSaver when I live overseas? It’s a common question for Kiwis who’ve moved abroad or are planning to leave New Zealand. The short answer is: it depends on your tax residency and what you’re doing with your KiwiSaver funds. If you're living offshore,...
Add Payroll to Xero: Complete Setup & Integration Guide (2025)
Looking to add payroll to Xero but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place. Many business owners and accountants want to add payroll to Xero so they can handle everything in one place—wages, leave, and tax, all inside their accounting software. The problem?...
Xero Accounting Payroll: Our complete guide for NZ Businesses (2025)
Xero accounting payroll is hands-down one of the most powerful tools for any New Zealand business owner who wants to stop dreading payday. If you’ve been searching for a better way to manage staff payments, tax, and compliance in one spot, you’re in the right place....
Farm Management Software NZ: Best Tools & Benefits
Farm management software NZ is changing the game for Kiwi farmers. Tired of chasing paperwork, guessing your numbers, or scrambling for compliance reports? You’re not alone. Whether you're running a dairy farm in Taranaki or managing livestock in Southland, having the...