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BusinessSurvive to 25?
Some businesses are feeling uncertain in this economic climate, and many New Zealand businesses are echoing the mantra ‘survive to ’25.’ It’s a sentiment that reflects the hope for better days ahead but also the challenge of navigating the current landscape. We’ve seen this scenario before, and we’re here to tell you that there’s a […]
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Avo-countant
Guest article written by one of the previous Partners at Gilligan Sheppard, Greg Rathbun. I retired from Gilligan Sheppard in 2013, I knew I needed to try something new, but I had no idea what. Eventually, I became the proud owner of an 11-hectare avocado orchard. Back then I didn’t realise how much this had […]
Is being hard on yourself, too hard on yourself?
There’s that old saying “you are your own worst critic”, usually it’s something we get told when we deny we did a good job. And at that point, do you believe them? Or are you still convinced ‘it’ wasn’t good enough? We all exist within a little bubble we have created for ourselves, and in […]
How to get the best out of your Accountant?
“It takes two to tango” – so the saying goes, and the same applies to business relationships. To truly benefit from your accountant and achieve your goals, the relationship you have with your accountant must be built on mutual respect, trust, and efficiency – from both parties. So, how do you get the most value […]
What is a Virtual CFO and how can it help your business?
We get it. Running a business of any size is hard work… and to top it off, the more successful you become, the harder a business is to manage. Did you know that less than 5% of businesses within New Zealand turn over more than $5 million per year? Crazy right? Today, $5m is not […]
Introducing the first Tax Bill of 2022
Well, post the initial hiccups (arguably severe indigestion) arising from the proposal to subject services supplied by managers and investment managers to managed funds and retirement schemes to 15% GST, the first Tax Bill for 2022 has now been re-introduced into the House (post being withdrawn within 24 hours of its initial introduction!). The major […]
