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January 2025
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, it's the perfect time to reflect on your business and map out your goals for the year ahead. Planning is the foundation of success and we’re here to help you get started. Be sure to check out our Building a Better Business webinar— it’s packed with actionable insights into adding value to your business and setting it up for long-term success. We also listed the 5 Major Business Challenges to Watch in 2025 and key ways to get more from your cash flow forecast. On a lighter note, don’t miss the photos from our DVA Cocktail & Mocktail Competition! It was a fantastic event showcasing creativity and team spirit.
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February 2025
With ongoing economic uncertainties and rising costs, we've outlined five key strategies to help reduce the impact of increasing business expenses and provided insights into whether buying or leasing equipment is the right move for your business. Employee well-being and productivity remain top priorities, especially as AI and automation reshape the workplace. If you know a business owner who could use expert guidance—whether to navigate challenges or seize new opportunities—send them our way. Your referrals mean a lot to us, and we’re ready to help businesses not just survive, but thrive.
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March 2025
With the new financial year ahead, our team will begin sending the 2025-specific query lists for the annual accounts and tax returns. To help with this process, we’ve prepared a checklist to assist you in organising your financial documents. Some key updates are also happening this 1 April 2025— the minimum wage increase, the ESCT and FBT changes. Find out more when you read below. While we can’t predict every challenge, the end of the financial year is the ideal time to assess risks, refine strategies and strengthen resilience for the year ahead. Watch our previous webinar Managing Risks and learn the importance of having a Risk Management Plan. We're also excited to share with you the details from our Forward Thinkers Accountability Group first session, held on 19 - 20 February 2025.
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US Tariffs Are Here—What NZ Exporters Need to Know
Apr 28, 2025 9:00:00 AM
If you’re a small business that exports to the USA, these tariffs are more than just a political talking point – they’re a very real and tangible...
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5 Key Ways to Reduce Business Expenses
Apr 23, 2025 10:00:00 AM
Running a business costs money. There are always costs, overheads and supplier bills that mount up – and these expenses will gradually chip away at...
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