economy

Auckland housing market sales hit 15-year high

Auckland house sales jumped to an August record as a flood of new listings hit the market while average prices fell in the month, according to Barfoot & Thompson. August can be a slow month for sales, but this year it was the third busiest sales month for 16 months. Prices will most likely increase modestly in coming months from where they are at present. #helpingyoutradebetter

cash

“Just be honest mate and pay your tax,” say tradies

Survey of Auckland tradespeople shows an Inland Revenue campaign highlighting cash jobs has hit home, with four in five believing they’ll get caught if they cheat on their taxes. The survey of nearly 420 tradies shows that the message that doing under-the-table jobs is a tax crime is getting through. #helpingyoutradebetter

business performance

Timely reminder for NZ construction and trade businesses

Exceeding your business potential? ​Did you know that Alliotts not only works with construction and trade businesses to minimise tax, file GST and income taxes. We also work with businesses like yours to establish what is needed to really get humming. #helpingyoutradebetter  

builders

50-year high for New Zealand construction boom

Statistics New Zealand reported more than $4 billion worth of activity was put in place in the three-month period - the most since records began. Whilst it’s exciting times for construction and the trades servicing the sector, have you thought about how to future proof your business and take advantage of the upswing? #helpingyoutradebetter

balance

NZ tradie businesses embrace a better way at Parnell event

Four leading New Zealand trade industry experts came together to urge builders and construction businesses to seize the opportunities in the market place to make more money whilst doing less paperwork.  #helpingyoutradebetter

construction

What do tradies have to say about Make more Money, Do less Paperwork?

Whether you're turning over $150K or $30M, our free seminar in Parnell on 11 August will help you improve your business' bottom line, better manage your risk, bring greater clarity to your business performance and help you plan for the future. Basically, it's designed to help you make more money and do less paperwork. Read what some of our trade sector clients have said. #helpingyoutradebetter

construction

Take a look at our speakers for Tradies Make More Money, Do Less Paperwork

We're very excited to be working with such a top level line-up of NZ construction industry experts and commentators for our next event, Tradies Make More Money, Do Less Paperwork on 11 August. Take a few moments to read about each speaker who, between the four of us, will cover massive amount of information in just 90 minutes. Whether you're turning over $150K or $30M, our free seminar will help you improve your business' bottom line, better manage your risk, bring greater clarity to your business performance and help you plan for the future. Basically designed to help you make more money and do less paperwork. #helpingyoutradebetter

cash flow

Tradies - Make more money, do less paperwork - free seminar

Free event for business owners in the NZ construction sector,  hosted by Alliott NZ Chartered Accountants and other industry experts. Tuesday, 11 August 2015 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM | Parnell, Auckland Searching for a better way to build a thriving business doing what you do best? Let us help you get on the right track – FOR FREE.

accounting

Eastern Bays and keeping the tax man at bay – how Dell Electrical does both

Auckland’s Milan Dell doesn’t advertise his electrical contracting business like most. He doesn’t need to thanks to the reputation and word of mouth he has built up over the last 15 years, and the great work his father did before that. And, for 25 years now, the Dells have used Alliott NZ to look after their business and personal tax affairs. Between their business and Greg Millar, they have a very streamlined set up in place.

Auckland

Alliotts speak with Grant Millar from Auckland's Precision Construction Limited

Proudly living up to their motto Do it right the first time, ‘precision’ is not a term that was chosen lightly when Grant Millar’s business was first formed. He not only founded PCL 35 years ago, but has remained hands on and involved throughout all stages of his business. Where many start-ups fail after the first few years, Grant made sure his business was robust with dynamic systems and procedures to support it. Having built an enviable track record in residential and light commercial construction for a broad spectrum of clients, Grant continues to work with Alliott NZ for professional advice covering all aspects of PCL.

Audit

Warning: IRD targets the trades

The Inland Revenue have announced a focus on the cash economy particularly in the trade’s sector with, as part of a wider campaign, a particular focus on sub-contractors in Flatbush, Takanini, Silverdale and Albany. If you think you're fine because you haven’t been operating in those areas, be aware that it mightn't take much to be pulled into an IRD investigation as part of another's investigation.