We all like to control our environment. It makes us feel safe. The problem is we all seek to do that in our own way, and by default no one can ever control our environment to the extent that they might wish. If collectively we were successful there would be no uncertainly, no risk, no […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #16: The secret to sales success: Sales psychology with Bill James What if everything you’ve been taught about selling is keeping you from success? Bill James, the unconventional sales guru who specifically works with “people who don’t like selling but have to anyway,” reveals the counterintuitive psychology that turns hesitation into […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #15: Empowering Ownership: ESOP insights with Bruce Sheppard What if the most radical act in business isn’t about disruption, but connection? What if ownership could be the ultimate creative medium—the canvas on which we paint a completely different relationship between people and the companies they build? Bruce Sheppard, co-founder of Gilligan […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #14: Conversations on Conflict (resolution) with Mark Saunders What if the conflicts that drain your organisation’s energy are actually disguised laboratories for transformation? Mark Saunders, founder of Frenesis and expert conflict architect, reveals how reimagining discord can unleash hidden potential. Reimagining the battlefield If you’ve been viewing workplace conflicts as problems […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #13: Insider tips on inclusive hiring with Simon Milne In a world obsessed with cookie-cutter solutions, what if the most revolutionary act was simply seeing people as they truly are? Recruitment maverick Simon Milne shatters conventional thinking about diversity and shares how breaking invisible barriers can unleash untapped creative power in […]

You have built up a great business that you are ready to exit. You have even planned succession—you have identified a successor (or successors) who are as keen and passionate about the business as you have been and bring the right energy to take it to its next phase. The funding dilemma Most internal succession […]

Arran follows up on his earlier article about the impact of tariffs and strategies exporters might use to mitigate the impacts. The article provides ideas to consider, options to adopt, and things not to do. Click here to see the previous article. US tariffs and New Zealand’s position So now we’ve had the United States […]

Business owners ask this question often, and with good reason. With all the changes to New Zealand’s (NZ) trust laws and tax environment, it’s no wonder many of you are questioning whether these structures are still worth the effort. I see it all the time – business owners hanging onto outdated structures that stopped serving […]

A lot of businesses only think about financial reports at tax time. Once the accountant is done, the reports are filed away and forgotten. But smart business owners are starting to see that financial reporting can actually help them run their business better—not just tick the compliance box. Here’s one way to think about it:Financial […]

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 richard@gilshep.co.nz. Residential property – which tax rules do I use? […]

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 richard@gilshep.co.nz. Updated QWBAs on short-stay accommodation You may recall that […]