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.

As team engagement continues to grow and challenge managers, mastering the concept of it has become more and more of a primary focus within the business industry. Learn and understand these eight pointers to effectively improve your team engagement.

Inland Revenue has recently released Cryptocurrency and Tax guidance about how the tax laws apply to the new technology. The guidance includes answers to some frequently asked questions to assist customers in understanding their tax obligations.  

Learn how Millennials are redefining the workplace and how to engage them.

Technological advancement, such as the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning, will considerably change the economic landscape and the suite of skills required within the labour pool.

What motivates you to grow your business, is most likely very different from what motivates people to work in your business.

ANZ’s new report Financial Wellbeing: a survey of adults in Australia/New Zealand has found more than third of Australians and New Zealanders are considered just ‘getting by’ financially.

Knowing where to focus your attention when it comes to evaluating your business performance can make you more effective and make the best use of your time.

If everything goes to plan, we could see the NZ or Australian governments use e-invoicing with their own suppliers as soon as the end of 2019. That would be the signal for businesses and software makers to line up behind a single e-invoicing standard.

From 29 March 2018 the bright-line test for residential property has been extended from 2 years to 5 years.

As new General Manager Zachary knew and had worked with Hugh Bowden on tax and accounting in his previous company role, he naturally leant on Hugh to assist with structuring and transitioning Armitage Group from the legacy the founder had left.

As a business owner, managing your team may be the most impactful and challenging task you face. 

Like all the other aspects of your business, success requires creating a system. So what should that system look like?

After 11+ years of being CEO, Rod Drury is passing the baton to Steve Vamos who has been appointed by the Board as CEO of Xero from 1 April.

Latest data shows New Zealand’s recent labour productivity performance now fits into the ‘not too bad’ category, rather than the woeful state implied by previous figures. 

Name: Colin Farmer. Title: Worldwide Chairman. Association: Alliott Group. Accomplishments: Numerous.

We share Colin's views on the big industry players, emerging technologies and his vision for Alliott Group in the future.

Last week we got to take a few moments to mark a special team anniversary.

Chartered Accountant and Practice Manager Jill Peach celebrated 20 years with Alliotts!