May 2020

Business sustainability in uncertain times

What could your business look like from here? Can you streamline your setup for smooth, secure online interaction? Talk to us about building sustainability in your business.

Tax changes in response to Covid-19

In addition to the tax loss carry-back scheme, the New Zealand Government has introduced various tax changes to assist businesses and individuals to get through COVID-19.

How carry back of tax losses can help you through COVID-19

As part of the Government’s Covid-19 response, on 30 April 2020 legislation was passed under urgency that allows tax losses to be offset against income derived in a previous year, thereby enabling the taxpayer to obtain a refund comprising prior year income tax paid. This temporary tax loss carry-back scheme is available to most taxpayers, e.g. trusts, companies and individuals.

Business structure – is it right for our ‘new normal’?

The challenges surrounding our current business environment caused through the COVID-19 pandemic has made many owners question whether the structure of their business is still fit for purpose.

Pandemic rules that get you thinking

As we’ve moved through our COVID-19 alert levels, it’s taken some time for the rules to be refined and communicated. Not to make light of the importance of the rules, other countries have adopted some ‘interesting’ lockdown directions.

Emerging from Covid-19 – what you should be considering now

As New Zealand moves down the COVID-19 alert levels businesses face a long transition period from the unknown to the ‘new normal’.

Budget 2020 Rebuilding Together – our take

Touted as a once in a generation Budget, yesterday the Government announced a $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund, $20 billion of which remains uncommitted and will be allocated in the months to come. This fund builds on top of the initial $12.1 billion package, and the $12 billion New Zealand Upgrade Programme announced in January.

Moving into level 2 – what you need to know

From 11.59pm on Wednesday 13 May, New Zealand moves into Level 2. Here’s some key points.

Ways to improve business performance

Here are 10 tips to improve your business performance. Eliminate distractions and bad customers, get a plan, use tech, deploy marketing and understand your business numbers. 

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