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Sometimes companies fail because they run out of money. That’s bad. You kinda need money if you’re running a business. It’s sorta important. Just as often, maybe more often, they fail because of the people. This can happen in any business, but it’s a pretty common start-up story – especially for tech start-ups. That’s not […]

Bookkeeping Services Bookkeeping services are a relatively new offering from Gilligan Sheppard. And it works because of the convenience it provides our clients by having their financial statements implemented in-house rather than dealing with various companies to get the job done. Our in-house bookkeeping makes communication easier and queries are solved more quickly, especially when […]

Winds of change? Build a wall or build a windmill? “Be not afraid of going slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.” Old Chinese proverb. This article is the first in a regular series of observations that will attempt to provide insight into the current economic and geo-political environment and provide a snapshot as to […]

Gilligan Sheppard has many value added services as well as our Business Advisory and Compliance. One of the services I look after is Family Office. We have a ‘What is a family office’ page on our website where it details what Family Office means to us. I won’t recreate that, I will just let you […]

I have had and heard many conversations recently with clients, friends, family and extended networks on what the outlook is for New Zealand business, property, investment, employment and the consumer. Are we headed for another GFC? What are interest rates going to do? What if property prices fall and interest rates rise – will they […]