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BusinessWhy traditional budgets fail Growth SME’s
Having spent years as a CFO in medium-sized companies before moving into fractional CFO work, I’ve now worked with over 100 growing businesses. And here’s something that took me a while to accept this: traditional budgets don’t work for growth companies. Let me explain why. Growth SMEs need an agile and adaptable approach Coming from […]
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“How do I pay less tax?”
This is the number one question New Zealand accountants hear from business owners. The good news is that the answer doesn’t involve loopholes or risky schemes – it starts with understanding the rules and making smart financial decisions throughout the year. 1. Claim every business expense you’re entitled to One of the easiest and most […]
Succession: The hardest part is letting go
Part two: Board This is part of a three-part series on succession — covering family, boards, and CEOs — and while each part stands on its own, they’re best read in order. Read Part One here. The seats around the table decide the story Over the years, I’ve sat around a lot of board tables […]
Tax Updates: 29 June 2026
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 [email protected]. It’s time for a tax rate update It’s that […]
Tax Updates: 22nd June 2026
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 [email protected]. Budget 2026 In case you haven’t noticed, AWIR went […]
Things to think about when looking at bringing in a motor vehicle into your business
Buying Versus Leasing There are various pros and cons to each option, and much of it comes down to how often you like to change your vehicle, and whether the vehicle you want is within easy reach. If you choose to buy the vehicle, you can claim depreciation. There are no mileage limits, and once […]

