In my June article I wrote about sustainability and changes being implement by our Government towards environmental sustainability (read the article here), so when The Business Round Table issued an updated statement on the Purpose of a Corporation on 19 August 2019, proclaiming companies have a commitment to all stakeholders, it caught my attention. This […]

I don’t think that we are facing the upheaval that the UK did in 1978-79, and while there is no Margaret Thatcher or Richard the Third waiting in the wings, there are some interesting parallels. Housing and the failure of Kiwi Build, ongoing industrial action, and a changing consumer sentiment will impact the driver of […]

With the creation of the internet in the late 20th century, development of all things has exponentially exploded in the 21st century. With everyone from around the world suddenly able to easily and (somewhat) freely share their thoughts and ideas, the whole world has been moulded. Jobs are no exception to this. What were once […]

If you’ve ever missed a tax payment or want to pay tax when it suits your cash flow, we have a solution for you. Talk to your accountant and we can discuss ways to reduce late payment penalties and interest and in some cases earn interest. We do this by partnering with Tax Traders, an […]

Sustainability, Climate Change, Carbon Neutral… I have noticed of late there are many people in New Zealand and around the world starting ‘a conversation’, shouting, protesting and no doubt tweeting, blogging and posting about sustainability and climate change. This is something I myself have being mulling over.  When I think about a sustainable lifestyle, some […]

Imagine a work environment where people don’t take delight in your missteps and your peers don’t pass on any judgment. It seems somewhat impossible. Instead, imagine an environment where people learn to work cooperatively and constructively. Decisions are made with purpose and clarity. Team efforts are valued above personal triumphs and employees don’t feel the […]

We come across many instances where people are looking to purchase a business. Sometimes they have a business, know what they are looking for, what they should be paying, and the areas they need to focus on for due diligence. Other times we have first time business buying queries. These are often focused around uncertainty […]

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 […]

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 […]

Winds of change? Build a wall or build a windmill? “Be not afraid of going slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.” Old Chinese proverb. This article is the first in a regular series of observations that will attempt to provide insight into the current economic and geo-political environment and provide a snapshot as to […]