There’s a lot of literature out there that talks about small business survival rate. The most common figure that gets thrown about is the survival rate past the first 5 years. In NZ, data from stats NZ show that for businesses born in 2020, only 41% have survived into 2025. That’s a 59% failure rate.
Ok, so the surgery was a success. The surgeon removed all the tumor and seemed quite excited about my recovery prospects. That being said, after the surgery I was still in a lot of pain. I couldn’t bend my head below my chest (due to the surgery being done through the nasal cavity). I also
Hi there accounting fans! It’s been a while since I wrote anything non-accounting (or really, just anything) for this blog. Truth is, all throughout of 2025, I was struggling with fatigue, chronic pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. So yeah, trying to do the bare minimum to keep the business running was really all I had
We’re back with more hard-hitting tax insight! Today we’re diving into a topic every NZ business owner needs to understand: GST (Goods and Services Tax) and should you register for GST. Note: This article was originally written here. If you’re unsure how GST works or whether GST registration is necessary for your business, this guide