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BookkeepingUnderstanding GST – A guide to the Goods and Services Tax
What is GST?
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a consumption tax charged on most goods and services in New Zealand. The current rate is 15%. GST is added to the price of taxable goods and services, and businesses are responsible for collecting this tax from their customers and paying it to the Inland Revenue [...]
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Musings at 40…
So, unbelievably (to me), I am turning 40 this month. I have always said that 40 is nearly dead. I am not dead, nor to my knowledge ‘nearly’ dead so have now decided to focus on all the experiences I have had, the values and beliefs I now hold that get me through life, or […]
New Zealand through the eyes of an old Chinese immigrant
In five years’ time, I will have lived in New Zealand for as long as I lived in China. Experiencing the two cultures first hand has given me great understanding from both perspectives. New Zealand as an immigration destination Deciding to leave everything behind, move to a new place and start a new life, requires […]
Entrepreneurship is hard, part 2: the breakup
Sometimes companies fail because they run out of money. That’s bad. You kinda need money if you’re running a business. It’s sorta important. Just as often, maybe more often, they fail because of the people. This can happen in any business, but it’s a pretty common start-up story – especially for tech start-ups. That’s not […]
Artificial intelligence, convenience and trust
Bookkeeping Services Bookkeeping services are a relatively new offering from Gilligan Sheppard. And it works because of the convenience it provides our clients by having their financial statements implemented in-house rather than dealing with various companies to get the job done. Our in-house bookkeeping makes communication easier and queries are solved more quickly, especially when […]
GSTV: Is it a dog or a duck?
Watch Bruce Sheppard have a chat with Debra Houghton about his latest article about diversity in the workplace ‘Is it a dog or a duck?’ https://youtu.be/32Os7zWlHdA