NZ Weekly Digest – 18 May 2022 Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Fuel prices reach an all time high in Auckland Petrol prices hit an all time high in central Auckland on Monday, reaching $3.15/litre. Despite the government scrapping fuel taxes in March, prices have continued to rise. Rising interest rates offset lower housing… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Price freeze in effect at Countdown supermarkets Countdown is freezing prices on 500 winter staple items in response to what’s being called a cost of living crisis. As of May 9, prices on these items will remain the same over the winter months. Air NZ making strides in its… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Interval Shortened The gap between the second dose and the booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine is being shortened from four months to three. The decision was made based on the advice of the Vaccine Technical Advisory Group, and it would mean a million more New… Read more
Bookkeepers can be highly beneficial for businesses of any size. They offer expertise and insight into areas that you may not have experience in. They can also take some tasks off your to-do list, freeing up your time and energy to focus on other matters. Here are 4 benefits to hiring bookkeepers to help you manage your business. Expertise A bookkeeper is an expert at managing, sorting and recording your… Read more
If you ask 100 business owners what they like least about running a business, chances are good that bookkeeping will rank high on the list. It’s an annoying and frustrating chore that takes up a lot of time and is easy to put off until tomorrow. Avoiding your bookkeeping is dangerous, however. Not knowing your company’s financial situation can result in a series of missteps that could ultimately cost you… Read more
So you’ve set up your business and sold some products and services. Now, you have to send an invoice to collect your payment. But what should you include on your invoices in order to get paid faster? Even if you’ve been running your business for a while, you might be missing other information that you should include. So here is a step-by-step guide on what to include on your invoices.… Read more
Being a small business owner can be fantastic. You get to be involved in every aspect of your business, from marketing to event planning, from sales to employee development. Being involved in so many areas of your business saves you from boredom and allows you to use skills you might not have known you had. There is one area that many small business owners hate to be part of but… Read more
Although most entrepreneurs recognize the importance of careful financial management, few want to spend their time dealing with numbers. Unfortunately, not keeping a close eye on your income and expenses can be very costly for a business. Here are five of the most common bookkeeping pitfalls, and some simple tips for getting back on track. Mixing business and personal All too often, entrepreneurs adopt a “buy now, sort later” approach… Read more