Clearly defined terms of trade save arguments
REDUCE risk by informing customers and clients of your terms of trade. Make sure they are aware of them before they accept your contract.
Employing students or casual staff over the holiday period
With the Christmas break approaching we thought it timely to remind you about your obligations if you employ students or casual staff over this period, and when a Tax code declaration (IR330) must be completed.
Taxing cashed-up annual holidays
It is rapidly coming up to Xmas which can cause some payroll headaches. Here is a reminder from IRD regarding cashing in annual leave.
IRD industry benchmarks have been updated
Industry benchmarks are a tool to help you assess and improve your business performance by comparing your business with others in your industry. IRD have recently updated the industry benchmarks with the latest data.
ACC Small Business Forum - 28 Nov 7.30-8.30am
Astill Hawke has an active involvement with ACC and has qualified to take part in this opportunity.
Kiwisaver matures
On July 1 KiwiSaver turned 5 years old.
Send paperwork into the clouds
When launching into a new business life should be more about lattes than ledgers but for most small to medium-sized enterprises – chilling with an espresso can seem like mission impossible.
Why golf balls are important to happiness:
"The basic thing is that everyone wants happiness, no one wants suffering. And happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors. If your own mental attitude is correct, even if you remain in a hostile atmosphere, you feel happy." The Dalai Lama
THE BENEFITS OF YOUTUBE MARKETING
There are many reasons why YouTube is a great marketing choice for small and medium sized businesses.
5 Clever tips from an Accountant to make your electrical business instantly more profitable
Number One: Put your prices up.
Seven Ways to Reduce Your Tax
By Kirsten Hawke - Astill Hawke & Associates Chartered Accountants
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