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Cash Flow: Strategies to Keep Your Business Thriving
Cash flow is often described as the lifeblood of a business - and for good reason. Without steady cash coming in, even profitable companies can find themselves struggling to pay bills, staff, or suppliers. For small and medium businesses in New Zealand, managing cash flow well isn’t just about survival - it’s about creating stability, growth, and peace of mind.
Aug 20


What the OCR Cut Means for Small Businesses
On 20 August 2025, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 3.25% to 3% - a three-year low.
Aug 20


Falling interest rates good for growth and jobs
Falling interest rates are good for growth, businesses, jobs and Kiwis paying off their mortgages, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says
Aug 20


Taking card payments will now be more cost effective
The Commerce Commission has acted to reduce the cost of interchange fees on Visa and Mastercard payments. Find out what this means for your transaction costs.
Aug 14


Simplifying requirements around family trusts
Find out what’s changed and why the process is easier.
Jul 31


Changes to KiwiSaver: how to get your business ready
Budget 2025 introduced changes to the contributions and rates for KiwiSaver. Find out the impact for your employees, your payroll and your cashflow position.
Jul 16


Should You Revise Your Pricing in 2025? Here’s How to Decide
But how do you know if it’s the right time to revise your pricing? Here’s what you need to consider.
Feb 12


Refresh and review: February 2025
Now that you’re back in harness and the business year is starting to pick up speed again, take the opportunity to focus on your business
Feb 12


Happy Christmas
We wish you a happy Christmas and very well deserved end-of-year break.
Dec 12, 2024


Are you hiring the best talent for your business culture?
Are you hiring the best talent for your business culture? We’ve summarised 5 ways to make sure your next hire is a perfect fit for the busin
Dec 4, 2024


Automation can ease your business workload
Are you drowning in business admin? Automation is the answer. We’ll help you identify automation opportunities and choose the best apps.
Dec 3, 2024


Dealing with uncertainty – tips for business owners
Inflation is down but there’s still real uncertainty for business owners. After years of challenging times knowing what step to take next is
Nov 13, 2024


Cyber Smart Week 2024 - free webinars
Cyber Smart Week, running from October 21-27, is an annual campaign to encourage New Zealanders to be cyber secure.
Oct 10, 2024


Cut your energy usage while also cutting operating costs
Being a greener business is good for the environment. But it can also be good for your operating cashflow. Find out how the EECA can help yo
Oct 10, 2024


Key ways to overcome rising costs and expenses
We live in uncertain economic times, with operating costs still on the rise.
Oct 8, 2024


Managing debtors and cashflow
Business has picked up. Customers love your products. You provide a superb service. So why is your cashflow trickling not gushing?
Oct 8, 2024


Boosting your business with an older, experienced workforce
Older workers can be a major asset for your business. Find out the key benefits of mature employees and how to sign up for the FREE Older Wo
Sep 24, 2024


Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed
Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important t
Aug 27, 2024


Improve your work-life balance
Most of us aim for work-life balance, but it can be a tricky thing to do when everything gets busy
Jun 21, 2024


Scam alert: It's tax season and scammers know it
CERT NZ and Inland Revenue urge New Zealanders to watch out for tax-related scams. As the financial year has just ended, Inland Revenue...
May 7, 2024
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