So you have a website… but how effective is it?
The more you update your site the better your ‘googlability’, as static sites get lost in search engines. So quite apart from the fact that no one likes a stale site, completing regular audits and...
View ArticleMultitasking home truths and tips
Emailing and texting during meetings and phone calls is not multitasking. It’s called being distracted and disrespectful. Dedicating yourself to one single task is always more effective. Group...
View ArticleThe busy-person’s guide to effective multitasking in the office
Multitasking. The great 2000s buzz-word. All women know the skill of talking on the phone whilst doing pretty much anything, and men perfected the art of listening to sport and reading the newspaper...
View ArticleIncome and provisional tax
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK_sordcvOk www.busniess-buddy.co.nz
View ArticleBusiness structures
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATXtUgWeRWQ#t=12 www.business-buddy.co.nz
View ArticleFuture proofing your customers
Consumers are looking to deal with businesses they can trust. Is your business creating a feeling of trust with the customer? It is a good idea to obtain testimonials, preferably on video, from happy...
View ArticleYou need successful customers
The biggest single risk for small businesses is cashflow. Conversely customers who pay their bills are the most important ingredient for business success. Cashflow and customer development are...
View ArticleNetiquette tips for your business
You probably use email most days, if not all day every day. Most of us email at work and at home and as it’s such a quick way of communicating we don’t give it much thought. But business emails form...
View ArticleBusiness Plans – Questions to Consider
Business Plans – Questions to Consider Staff Development Many businesses miss that there might be a connection between their business plan and their staff development plan. Some of the questions you...
View ArticleWhy invest in developing leaders in your organisation?
The Mercer survey Future of Talent Management Survey for Asia Pacific July 2010 found that leadership succession tops the list of talent management priorities over the next three to five years. The...
View ArticleProfit Improvers
Have you considered instigating a marketing system to get the best out of every lead that your business receives? One way to significantly improve your business’ performance is by the implementing a...
View ArticleBusiness Networking without the cringe factor
Does going to a business networking event sound like the worst possible punishment to you? Try out these tips to make your business networking experience worthwhile and enjoyable.Set some goals...
View ArticleChild support changes on the horizon.
The child support scheme helps ensure New Zealand children are financially provided for when their parents live separately. The child support Amendment Act 2013 was enacted in April 2013 and has...
View ArticleMoving to Australia – What about KiwiSaver
You’re no longer able to withdraw your KiwiSaver funds early if you’re moving to Australia permanently. This change came into effect on 1 July 2013. The New Zealand and Australian Governments have an...
View ArticleReplacement Insurance – it’s up to you!
Say goodbye to insuring your house for replacement. It was nice while it lasted. In future, the risk of not getting full replacement value is going to be on you. You will have to work out what it will...
View ArticlePay your PAYE – or else!
In August 2013, the high court has found that a taxpayer was guilty of aiding and abetting three companies when they knowingly failed to pay PAYE deductions to the Commissioner in various companies...
View ArticleSmall-value loans – revised safe harbour rate
IRD have completed the annual review of our safe harbour rate for cross-border associated party loans less than $2 million (principal) As of 1 July 2013, IRD consider 275 basis points (2.75%) over the...
View Article
