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ABC success for small business

Well-organised businesses conduct financial housekeeping to minimise risk and maximise profits and growth. Use our pointers to help improve your own business.

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2019 business planning

Happy New Year! Although many do possess business skills, financial acumen is rarely high among them. In this article, we list three common financial mistakes that we observe frequently.

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NZ Budget 2018

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.

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Cash is king, cloud-style

It may seem paradoxical, but you can be profitable and still go out of business. Or you can make massive ‘bottom line’ losses but be in good fiscal shape. The reason – cash.

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Successful ventures don’t operate in the dark

Spotlight Reporting is Xero's most popular advanced reporting software add-on, providing another level of insight that all business owners who aspire to success should embrace.  Here at Alliott NZ, we also exist to help our clients to succeed.

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Introducing Xero projects

Whether you’re a small business, or an accountant working with one, it’s important to know which jobs deliver the best return on investment, and which ones need to be reined in. Cue projects in Xero: a simple way to capture, track and report on the time and money spent on each job so you can proactively invoice, make informed decisions and manage your business more efficiently.

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Managing cash flow Pt 2

Anyone running a business knows the story: one day, there is a pile of cash in the bank, then it appears to disappear overnight. Here are some more tips to help you manage your cash flow if you ever find yourself in this situation.

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Managing cash flow Pt 1

Anyone running a business knows the story: one day, there is a pile of cash in the bank, then it appears to disappear overnight. Here are some tips to help you manage your cash flow if you ever find yourself in this situation.

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NZ Budget 2017: Business growth agenda

The Government’s plan for growth is sensible conservative fiscal policy, strong orthodox monetary policy, and an ongoing programme of microeconomic reform that enhances the competitiveness and confidence of Kiwi businesses. It is crucial that we pull on all three of these levers.

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NZ Budget 2017: Family income and tax rates

$2 billion a year Family Incomes Package announced, commencing 1 April 2018 that will make changes to tax thresholds, Working for Families and the Accommodation Supplement to help Kiwi families get ahead. The Minister believes it is a first step towards simplifying the income tax system.

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NZ Budget 2017

It’s too early to tell whether what was released in this year's Budget will be amplified before the election. The fiscal tank doesn’t feel empty by a long shot. New Zealand is in an enviable position globally that we can’t afford to squander, according to Budget commentators Deloitte.

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Don't be harassed by the hangover of Christmas financial debt

The dreaded statements arrive, but don’t just ignore them or pay off the minimum on your credit card debt. Whether you just have a few hundred owing on your card or even thousands, there are some simple steps to get you paying off the debt.