The COVID-19 Wage Subsidy is designed to support employers and self-employed people throughout New Zealand, so they can continue to pay employees and protect jobs for businesses affected at Alert Levels 3 and 4. We want to remind you that applications for the initial two-week Wage Subsidy August 2021, which… Read More
Continue ReadingWe knew it would come, it was just a question of when, where, and how. Although it’s here now, we don’t know for how long or exactly how it got in. But Delta’s here. Now. Unless you are an essential service or, like Q2 Ltd, can work from home, you… Read More
Continue ReadingLast week the Government announced support for businesses during the August 2021 lock down. The assistance available and links for more detailed information follow: The Wages Subsidy Scheme (WSS) $600 per week for full time employees $359 per week for part time employees Applications open from 9am Friday 20 August… Read More
Continue ReadingAre values critical to business success, or just fluffy “nice to haves”? First, Define Success Does running or owning a company making significant profits equal success? The answer depends on your values. If you value money over relationships, free time, health or making a positive impact then probably yes. But… Read More
Continue ReadingOlympics “2020” The 2020 Olympics have finished, over a year late. Many people felt strongly that they should have been cancelled because of the Covid pandemic. Although there was an eerie lack of physical spectators, the world still watched (albeit remotely). And what an awesome Olympics for NZ (or should… Read More
Continue ReadingWhen the words “Imputation Credits” appear most people’s eyes glaze over! But for business owners and investors Imputation Credits are truly your best friend! Back in the Day… When I first started my accounting career the top NZ tax rate was 66%. For every dollar earned personally (after paying “business”… Read More
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