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The conversation most family business owners avoid. 
Most family business founders put off succession decisions, with their teams and their families. We all believe in our immortality, until we don’t or we are terminated by events beyond our control. This article is not focused on business succession but rather on the thorny issues of family wealth and family business ownership succession. Firstly, […]
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Why most business owners lead like it’s 1990 (and what it’s costing you).
Leadership isn’t a single quality but rather a blend of many. While no individual possesses every talent required for leadership, everyone has the capacity to develop a unique combination of skills that make them an extraordinary leader. Yet many family business owners remain trapped in outdated leadership approaches that limit their growth potential.  The leadership […]
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Tax Updates: 31 March 2025
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at richard@gilshep.co.nz. Tax Bill passes final reading The Taxation (Annual Rates […]
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Tax Updates: 24 March 2025
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at richard@gilshep.co.nz. Cancelled land sales agreements and GST Inland Revenue (IR) […]
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Tax Updates: 17 March 2025
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at richard@gilshep.co.nz. Proposed new FIF calculation method In December, the Government […]
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