Alliott Group continues to grow with the appointment of four new member firms in the US, Oman, Singapore and Tunisia.

What steps do you need to take to get your business ready for sale? Business owners might not be thinking about selling right now, but a future sale should always be part of your strategic planning.

The adult minimum wage rate (for employees aged 16 years and over) recently increased by 75 cents to $16.50 per hour before tax.

Chances are you already keep a schedule of meetings, appointments, vacations and other important events. Some of these events you allocate an hour to, some half a day.

So, how do we ensure we get things done?

More business owners should be living life by their own design! In fact, many business owners struggle to do much more than keep the operation going. This happens for many reasons, but there are three excuses that stand out as both common and surmountable.

Succession planning focuses on the lifelong journey of your business. While selling or retiring may seem far in the future, the time to start preparing is now. Defining a clear supportive process takes time and effort.

We understand the complexity and nuances of succession planning. We work with you to create a customised approach, unique to your business and your goals for retirement. And, while succession may be far in the future for you, the time to start building the systems to facilitate a successful handover is right now.

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Alliott NZ recently attended the Asia Pacific Regional Conference of Alliott Group in Osaka Japan. Find out what we were up to in the region.

Read why working with an accountant who is also a business advisor to set goals, establish metrics, provide real-time monitoring and accountability provides business owners with powerful insight. 

Amounts have been adjusted as a consequence of the annual movement of the Consumers Price Index - please note.

Millennials are ready to take on the world. How do we lead the new breed of employee effectively?

Their parents and teachers told them they can do it - they can. Encourage - don't squash them or contain them.

Stronger rules on data protection in the EU mean people have more control over their personal data and businesses benefit from a level playing field.

If you are preparing a forecast to obtain financing, use scenarios to show the impact of varying levels of loan repayments or different loan terms. We can help you achieve an outcome that is realistic and manageable.

An appropriate personal income protection cover should sit alongside ACC and provide financial security if either injury or illness strikes. Brett Pearce outlines some options.

Structuring an appropriate portfolio involves making decisions. You need an allocation that can withstand a range of investment climates while being mindful of fees and taxes.

Letting go and delegating projects to team members can be a daunting task, but it’s the only way to progress. Learn how to go about providing greater responsibilities to your team members to create a more productive, engaged, competent and confident team.

Who really can afford the costs of making a hiring mistake these days, as well as the costs of separating mistakes from your business? The answer lies in extending your recruitment process and making it more reliable and accurate.

Analysis of this year's major Budget announcements and their likely impact on business, health, transport, the public service and the wider economy. We also take a closer look at wellbeing, which according to the Minister will underpin future Budgets starting from 2019.

Alliotts are a Finalist in the Best Small / Medium Business of the Year (non-retail) category at this year’s Newmarket Business Awards in Auckland.