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Tax Updates: 14 April 2025
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? […]
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Tax Updates: 7 April 2025
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 […]
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Finding peace under pressure: The science of sustainable performance
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #12: Performing under pressure with Carley Nicholson. Carley Nicholson has made it her mission to help people live longer and happier lives. She is passionate about supporting businesses to empower their staff to become the best versions of themselves. Through her programme Peace Under Pressure, she works to transform workplaces and […]
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Making your marketing budget work harder
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #11: Creating a marketing budget with Teresa Ma’aelopa Teresa Ma’aelopa is the Founder of Marketing Architect and has over 20 years of experience across all aspects of the industry. Teresa develops intimate marketing strategies for small to medium businesses and helps with understanding your customers and targeting them effectively. “Marketing doesn’t […]
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Understanding when and how to use business borrowing
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #10: Getting out of business debt with Adam Day Adam Day, Mortgage Advisor at Personalised Mortgages, brings extensive experience in both UK and New Zealand banking to help demystify the complex world of business debt. Since 2009, he has been helping people navigate property and commercial lending, drawing on his background […]
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Beyond the tools: Understanding the numbers that drive your trade business
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #9: From tradie to business owners: Understanding your numbers Karl Martin is a Trades Coach and the Founder of Growth Matters. He works with New Zealand Tradies looking to build growing and profitable businesses and helps them improve cash flow, increase profit, and ultimately understand their business. “I’m just a tradie, […]
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The hidden cash flow leaks that drain your business
Growing businesses face a puzzling situation – sales are increasing, but bank balance remains low. This cash flow disconnect leaves many business owners wondering where their money goes each month. The growth paradox For many New Zealand family businesses, growth brings unexpected challenges. As revenue increases, available cash often decreases, creating a cash flow squeeze […]
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The conversation most family business owners avoid. 
Most family business founders put off succession decisions, with their teams and their families. We all believe in our immortality, until we don’t or we are terminated by events beyond our control. This article is not focused on business succession but rather on the thorny issues of family wealth and family business ownership succession. Firstly, […]
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Why most business owners lead like it’s 1990 (and what it’s costing you).
Leadership isn’t a single quality but rather a blend of many. While no individual possesses every talent required for leadership, everyone has the capacity to develop a unique combination of skills that make them an extraordinary leader. Yet many family business owners remain trapped in outdated leadership approaches that limit their growth potential.  The leadership […]
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Tax Updates: 31 March 2025
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. Tax Bill passes final reading The Taxation (Annual Rates […]
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