Business Startup How do I get started in business? What structure should I use? Should I have a trust? What can I claim? What are my risks?
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First Year How can I pay less tax? Who can be my trusted business advisor? How can I get my bank to help me? How’s my business performing? What are my risks?
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First 5 Years Am I paying too much tax? IRD audit – am I frightened? Are my monthly results accurate? How do I make more profit? Is my accountant giving me value for money?
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Well Settled How do I make more profit? Could I benefit from having a CFO on tap? Are my business risks fully covered? Could a new accountant boost me to higher level?
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Time To Exit How do I prepare to sell my business & provide for my retirement? Have I got an exit strategy? Will I be secure in retirement?
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Selling Up How do I maximise my business value on sale? Who can help me sell my business for the best value?
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For many years, investors in property have had a tax deduction, against their other income, for losses on rental property. Starting from 1 April 2019, residential property owners will no longer be able to set off their losses as previously.
We’ve talked in the past about emails distracting you from your important business. There’s always the temptation to check an email as soon as it lands.
However, it’s a better habit to check emails, and respond if necessary, at regular intervals that suit your work flow – perhaps every hour or two hours.
Most email programs, however, automatically prompt you when an email comes in.
From 1 July 2018 the Government started weekly payments of $60 per child, known as Best Tax, until the child reaches the age of one.
To qualify, a baby had to be due on or after this date. Therefore, if it was born a little early, it could still qualify. Best Tax can be extended to three years for families with a household income of less than $79,000.
“The Mallagan Institute just rang to say thank you for our firm’s donation.” Have you ever known any other charity to do this?
You are in business. When anyone does anything to help your business, be sure to say thank you. Some people send a small gift. One woman received a lovely card. She was so impressed she kept it on her desk for six months to admire it.
Most businesses serving food, in one way or another, were supposed to have registered under the Food Act before 31 March 2018. To check if you need to register, go to the Ministry for Primary Industries website.