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Solvency is a subject that can be challenging for our clients and can cause some distress when not understood correctly. This is not a very festive subject, but it's important to address it during these uncertain times we are currently going through.What is a solvent..

Today I'm going to talk to you about the Government Budget which was delivered yesterday, Thursday 16 May 2013. It's being called the Bland Budget because ultimately, it didn't really rock anyone's world.  It's not an election year and so no real goodies were handed..

Below are my final seven financial tips. 1. Staying on top of the IRD This is my 29th year in business.  Over that time, I've met many people and dealt with a myriad of issues.  Here's one thing that's common amongst them all – no..

There is a significant misinterpretation and misunderstanding between the role of a bookkeeper and that of an accountant. If you don’t know the difference it can negatively impact upon you (possibly seriously). But if you understand each role and utilise them appropriately, it can be..

From time to time clients contact us to ask what their employees are entitled to with regard to annual leave and sick leave.  This is obviously an important thing to get right, for both employers and their staff. The Labour Party made a promise before the..

Santa Claus has been and gone, the tree has been taken down, and the bells have rung in a New Year.  The wind down is over and now it's time to wind up your thinking and actions for 2014.  But before you attack the 2014..

With the recent earthquake in Christchurch a lot of our clients have had their properties affected and it  is still is a big issue for Christchurch property owners.  If you live in Christchurch or have property in the area please let us know if there..

This is the time of year all businesses should be preparing budgets and cash flow forecasts.  The preparation of these is essential - the reason being that unless you know your anticipated income and associated expenditure, along with the peaks and troughs of your flow..

Often business owners need to approach the bank for money, for example to put into their business. This is a perfectly normal part of running a business. However, there is something that many business owners are unaware of, which could jeopardise their relationship with the..