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Business ImprovementWho would have thought?
Gilligan Sheppard and I strongly align on several things. In particular, their purpose of enriching lives aligns with my personal purpose of improving people’s lives through business and improving business through people. One way we thought this could materialise was by providing business improvement workshops. We conducted an initial workshop with GS clients on ‘Developing […]
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Managing our debts
I was recently listening to the audio book ‘Game of Thrones’ and the saying “A Lannister always pays his debts.” struck me and reminded me of the incidents of two entities: both were from overseas, both engaged New Zealand professional services and both neglected to manage their debts. It was so easy walking into an office having a lengthy talk […]
Decision 2020 – average or inspirational?
Ardern would have you believe this is the Covid election. Collins would agree and say it is the Covid mismanagement election. But like all elections, it’s about the future you want. Here’s the rub… neither party is portraying any clear strategy for what future they want to deliver tangibly. Build more schools, roads, turn us […]
A battle of wills – negotiation tactics
Imagine if you will, a boxing ring. The arena is dark, there is no audience and there are only four people present – the guy in the red shorts, the one in the blue shorts and a second for each boxer. The second for the boxer in the blue shorts has had many years of […]
The cost of relocating
I expect you have heard enough about wage subsidies and other financial impacts of Covid-19 on businesses and individuals. But it has also created, or sometimes forced, other lifestyle changes, including moving to a new house and/or city. Funnily enough, for me, Covid-19 meant my wife was approached for a great new role, BUT it’s […]
Richard's September 2020 tax updates
Richard has had over 30 years’ experience with New Zealand and International taxation. His team provide services including: Q&A service for accountants Tax opinions IRD risk reviews and audits IRD arrears International tax advice Below are articles from Richard’s weekly email ‘A Week in Review’ over the last month. You can sign up for his […]
