Businesses now working from home can take the opportunity for employers to learn from the experience and consider new work structures coming out of COVID-19. This could mean increased flexibility for employees when it comes to working remotely. Here’s why you should consider flexible work arrangements with your employees. Increase productivity Flexible work arrangements can…
Increasing living expenses and commitments can make it challenging to manage and save money, especially for low income earners. Here are some tips that may help you reduce financial pressures on a low income… Prioritise high-interest debts:If you have a lot of different debts to pay off, prioritise them by their interest rates. Paying off…
Marketing your products and services during a global crisis may not always seem appropriate. Not only is it harder to create content with COVID-19 restrictions on you and your staff, but it is also important to make sure that your marketing is considerate and appropriate, otherwise your customers may view you as being insensitive. Keep…
The Inland Revenue will provide all New Zealand-based businesses struggling to pay their taxes due to COVID-19 with various forms of tax relief. Here’s a breakdown of the key relief strategies applicable to your business during these tough times. Penalties and interest write-off:Businesses unable to pay their taxes on time due to financial strain caused…
New Zealand’s national super fund, KiwiSaver, has most recently announced the move of their default super accounts from “conservative” to “balanced”. KiwiSaver default super funds have long been “conservative” due to only 10-35% of funds in accounts being invested into growth assets. However, with the change coming into effect in July 2021, the move to…
As part of the New Zealand Government’s $12.1 billion emergency COVID-19 stimulus package, the Government has reintroduced building depreciation deduction claims for property owners with commercial and industrial properties. The deduction claims will be at a level of 2% a year starting in April 2020. This business relief measure will provide property owners with a…
The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be not only a major health concern for the global population, but also a huge financial concern for businesses and individuals alike. In a time of economic uncertainty and risks of unemployment, here are a few ways you can save money during the coronavirus crisis. Consider changing your savings…
Starting up a business is expensive, and with expenses piling up and income being unstable, many entrepreneurs struggle with managing their finances effectively. Here are some tips to consider when it comes to handling your money. Establish your goalsSetting clear goals for your business’ finances can help you identify areas you need to work on…
As part of the second $66 billion support package in response to COVID-19 and its negative effects on the Australian economy, the Federal Government has expanded tax-free cash payments to small and medium businesses with a minimum payment of $20,000 and maximum of $100,000, up from the previous $2000 to $25,000 range. However, it is…
The Fair Trading Amendment Bill was introduced to parliament in December 2019 and has most recently had its first reading in February. The bill is closely centred around new protections against unfair practices – namely prohibiting unconscionable conduct in trade and extending the current Act’s protections against unfair contract terms in standard form consumer contracts…