Man being paid cash is asked by Steve the Tax Reaper if he was going to declare that cash.

Declare your cash jobs – here’s why

Hi NZ accounting fans! Let’s talk about cash jobs. Also known as ‘cashies’ in the Kiwi vernacular. If you’re a small business owner, I’m sure you’ve heard of ‘cashies’. Especially if you’re a builder or have dealt with tradespeople. Cash payments are when an individual/business owner insists on receiving a cash payment for a job

Malay man in glasses floating in a sea labelled as recession says, "Should have gotten more floats."

Recession Proof your Small Business

(recession proof – 5 minutes) Over here in Aotearoa NZ, the numbers are out. We’re in yet another technical recession. We won’t go into details about how the recession happened. In short, rising interest rates have caused inflation to slow down, which is also causing the economy to slow down. If you want to know

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