Xero's response to customers regarding unacceptable user experience when using the Xero platform this month. 

Many businesses are facing increased costs. This is not necessarily a new business challenge… but the COVID-19 pandemic is driving significant and unpredictable "price spikes". Let’s look at what business leaders should be thinking about in this environment?

Is the widespread adoption of remote work, and the accelerated (sometimes rushed) rollout of digital and cloud technologies to ensure continuity putting your business' cyber safety at risk?

As Certified Xero Platinum Partners, we take a look at common NZ payroll questions at this time of year and how to deal with them.

The Government has announced a one-off transition payment for businesses as we move to the COVID-19 Protection Framework and the Resurgence Support Payment and Wage Subsidy Scheme will continue to be available to businesses anywhere in New Zealand until 2 December 2021.

The holiday season is normally one of the busiest times of year for small business owners in the retail space and this year will prove no different. In fact, due to continued challenges like bad weather, container shortages, product shortages and continued port closures due to the pandemic, business owners all over the world should start holiday preparations even earlier this year.

About 400 high-wealth individuals have been selected to take part in a statistical research project to help NZ Inland Revenue fill a gap in their knowledge of effective tax rates relative to economic measures of income.

Whether you’re seeking extra staff to cover the Christmas rush or wanting to avoid paperwork mishaps this article has got you covered.

Alliott Global Alliance (AGA), one of the world’s largest global multidisciplinary alliances, with 200 members in 85 countries, continues its expansion in the Southeast Asian region with the appointment of Top 25 accounting firm Rabin & Associates in Malaysia.

There’s a lot of talk about the impact of ‘remote work’. What does this mean for businesses? What should leaders be thinking about?  

Traffic Lights, COVID-19 Wage Subsidy and Increased Resurgence Support Payment Update.

Alliott Global Alliance (AGA), one of the world’s largest global multidisciplinary alliances, with nearly 200 members in over 80 countries has appointed Kemps Weir Lawyers (‘Kemps Weir’) as its sole representative law member in Auckland, New Zealand.

Usually, employees get behind new initiatives, especially where a proposed change makes sense to them. But encouraging change in an environment of uncertainty or where the rationale is unclear tests the mettle of leaders. 

An important reminder about the next round of Wage Subsidy and Resurgence Support Payment application dates.

Understanding the finer points of your financial situation is crucial in times of economic uncertainty. But according to a Forbes article, a significant portion of entrepreneurs and business owners don’t fully engage with all of their financial data.

What’s the story behind your business? Do your customers get an insight into what happens behind the scenes?
Telling your story through digital marketing is a powerful way to humanise your business, engage customers, and distinguish yourself from competitors

Brands that have the most successful social media presence take the time to create a visual experience and journey for their customers.  Having a clear voice, strong visuals and a brand voice are important. 

In GF v NZ Customs Service, Customs was held to have justifiably dismissed an employee who was required, by legislative order, to be vaccinated and who refused to be vaccinated. 

The ‘coffice’ is rapidly becoming a top choice for flexible workers looking to escape the monotony and isolation of working from home, but just like any work environment, there are house rules.

Applications for the second COVID-19 Wage Subsidy August 2021 close today at 11.59pm, Thursday 16 September 2021.