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Getting on Top of Rising Interest Rates

It is important to take note that this article was originally published on Pocketsmith. Everyone holds their breath every time the central bank makes an announcement. Here in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Reserve Bank of NZ (RBNZ) just recently announced an overnight cash rate (OCR) hike by 25 basis points to 5.5%, the highest it

Man in traditional malay shirt is offered a partnership with a slime in a fancy top hat holding a bag of money

Build Better Partnerships, Avoid Toxicity

(partnerships – 5 minute read) Let’s talk partnerships. No, not ‘partnerships’ as in the business structure. I’m talking about bringing on a business partner. Another person to share the joys, pains and gains (and possibly losses) of building your business together. I’m sure you’ve heard the story: one individual seeks out another like-minded individual to

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NZ Small Business Tax Tips 2024

(NZ small business tax tips 2024 – 5 minute read) Kia ora again Aotearoa! The financial year is coming up soon! As we come into the new financial year of FY2025 (which starts on 1 April 2024), let’s take a look at some tax related issues that will affect NZ small businesses in the new

A man in a yellow traditional malay shirt teaching a kiwi bird accounting tips for the year 2024

NZ Small Business Accountant Tips 2024

(NZ small business accountant tips 2024) Kia ora koutou! We’re fast approaching the end of the financial year ending 31 March 2024. As we near the close of the current financial year, we’re entering a new financial year with its set of challenges. Over here at The Comic Accountant, we’ve been closely monitoring business happenings