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BusinessWhen the story in the numbers doesn’t add up
Don’t you love a board meeting where the numbers are great? This time, on paper, the numbers looked perfect. Revenue was up. Costs were down. Margins were strong. The board congratulated themselves on another great year and started talking about dividends and the next holiday. Six months later, the business was struggling to keep its […]
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How to find an adviser who will help you grow
Finding the right adviser is like dating – everyone looks good on paper, but the real test comes when you’re sitting across from them, trying to figure out if they get you. The wrong choice can cost you frustration, missed opportunities, and the nagging feeling that you’re speaking different languages. The challenge is that most […]
‘Go woke go broke’ or just smart business
This is a special feature written by Steve Dixon, ESG specialist at ANZ. I’ve been working with businesses on sustainability and climate change for over 20 years. My role at ANZ is to support business customers as they move towards more sustainable ways of working, by advising them on the many practical steps they can […]
Tax Updates: 28 July 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. Reduction in FBT interest rate Effective from the quarter […]
Tax Updates: 21 July 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. QWBA on deductibility of ‘essential initial repairs’ Inland Revenue […]
Tax Updates: 14 July 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 changes to FamilyBoost For those of you not […]
