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. Interpretation Statement on meaning of ‘payment’ for GST Inland […]

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. When are you carrying on a ‘business?’ It’s an […]

This is the fourth article in my series about world trade and the impact of Trump tariffs on New Zealand (NZ) exporters and importers. To see the earlier three articles, please click here. In this article, I cover: Grounded in America If Air NZ had kept to their schedule, I would now be back in […]

There’s a revolution happening in the job market right now. Not the usual economic cycle bullshit, but something fundamental. The core requirement for staying relevant isn’t education or training anymore. It’s creativity, lateral thinking, and imagination, because now we have to outsmart Artificial Intelligence (AI). And to use AI effectively, you have to be really […]

Finding the right adviser is like dating – everyone looks good on paper, but the real test comes when you’re sitting across from them, trying to figure out if they get you. The wrong choice can cost you frustration, missed opportunities, and the nagging feeling that you’re speaking different languages. The challenge is that most […]

This is a special feature written by Steve Dixon, ESG specialist at ANZ. I’ve been working with businesses on sustainability and climate change for over 20 years. My role at ANZ is to support business customers as they move towards more sustainable ways of working, by advising them on the many practical steps they can […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #28: The importance of having a marketing strategy with Teresa Ma’aelopa Building brand awareness, standing out from competitors, and improving returns doesn’t happen by accident. It requires a well-thought-out marketing strategy that connects your business goals with the right tactics to achieve them. Teresa Ma’aelopa, senior marketing strategist and founder of […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #27: From side hustle to business empire: Growth and strategy with Iyia Liu What if your side hustle could become a multi-million-dollar empire? For Iyia Liu, it began with nothing more than a $29 monthly Shopify subscription and a simple goal to earn an extra $300 per week for rent money. […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #26: How to become an investor & guidance for shareholders with Oliver Mander What if there was a way to make investing less intimidating and more transparent? Oliver Mander, CEO of the New Zealand Shareholders Association (NZSA), is doing just that by reimagining how individual investors can navigate the share market […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #25: What is your intrinsic value? Intangible assets with Michael Masterson Most businesses are sitting on value they don’t even know exists. While everyone focuses on tangible assets like desks and computers, the real value lies in what you can’t kick with your toe. These are your intrinsic assets, and they’re […]