A gentle reminder that GST for the period ended 30 November 2019 is due by 15 January 2020 as is the second instalment of 2020 provisional tax for most taxpayers with a 31 March balance date. Q2 sent income tax payment notices last week – if you were expecting one… Read More
Continue ReadingEarlier this month we said goodbye to Abhishek Chatley when he relocated to Wellington to experience the windy capital city first hand! Abhishek, his wife and 2 young children, have made Lower Hutt their new home and are embarking on a new adventure. Despite the many “earthquake” jokes we inflicted… Read More
Continue ReadingEarlier in October was Mental Health Awareness week. As business leaders it is our responsibility to maintain good mental health, both in ourselves and our teams. Ten good mental health tips include: Care for your body – eat good food, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get enough sleep. Read More
Continue ReadingQ2 CEO, Ann Cooper-Smith, is joining the MOYB ride in February 2020. She’ll ride the 5000km from Auckland to Invercargill and back on her Harley Davidson Slim S, to raise funds and awareness for Mens’ Mental Health. MOYB (not to be confused with MYOB!!) is defined by Google as “to… Read More
Continue ReadingNew Zealand has one of the highest rates of family trusts in the world – which would lead you to assume we have a pretty good handle on how they work. Surprisingly, many of the 300,000 to 500,000 trusts in New Zealand are poorly-maintained and ineffective. So, why do so… Read More
Continue ReadingAs any small business owner knows, the right accountant is crucial for managing the financial side of your business. They’ll help set up your accounting and payroll systems, as well as sort out your annual accounting and tax. But that’s just the beginning! A great accountant will also help you… Read More
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