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Client Case Study - Peter Dawson, Dawson & Associates

We were previously using another accounting firm in Nelson but we felt like a small cog in the wheel. We were receiving very generic advice,

Client Case Study - On Cue Conferencing

Justine will go that extra length to understand an organisation, help them fulfil their obligations but make it valuable for them.

Client Case Study - Woofa Worx & Moggie Maintenance

It was obvious how passionate and motivated Justine is about her work, that came across straight away – it felt like a match.

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Marketing & Advertising Costs - What is tax deductible?

When budgeting for marketing and advertising costs, it's important to know what is a deductible expense or a depreciable capital cost.

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Trustees’ obligations to keep and give trust information

Trustees have certain obligations for record-keeping and notifiable information. Download our guide on Trustees' obligations.

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What is a Trust?

Trust Basics - You may have heard people talk about setting up a Trust or being a Trustee - but what does it all mean?

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National & International Travel Expenses - What is 50% or 100% tax deductible?

Travel Expenses & Tax deductions explained. You may be able to claim an income tax deduction for travel expenses where they have a connectio

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Tax Record-Keeping Requirements in New Zealand

Find out what records you have to keep to support the figures in your GST returns and the disclosure information required

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Which legal fees are tax deductible?

This article summarises some of the common legal fees and income tax deductibility rules. Legal fee deductibility is a complex area.

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How to save energy over shutdown periods

While plenty of companies are closed over Christmas, some of us have to keep the lights on to serve our customers. Here are some...

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Price Setting - The Balancing Act

Price setting is a part of the responsibility of being in business. Setting a price sends a message to the market. In this article, we...

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Business Success Quotes

Dreams, Financial Stability, Independence. We are all in business for different reasons. Equally, what keeps us motivated and moving...

Success

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Improving Your Finance Process Efficiency

Process efficiency so often one of the key differentials between a business which maximises their profitability, and one which doesn’t....

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How to prepare for the new financial year

As the financial year comes to a close, we may be using the time to reflect on how the past year or years have gone, and what we have or...

Growth

Feb 26, 2022

Showing Your Business Some Love – Happy Valentine's Day

As a business valuer, it is quite apparent when a business isn’t being loved. When the passion of the owner, or management team has...

Growth

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Guide to Starting a Business

Where to start? So you have this amazing idea, it has been gnawing away at you for a while. You’ve decided you’ve had enough of your...

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Client Case Studies

Client Case Study - Peter Dawson, Dawson & Associates

Client Case Study - On Cue Conferencing

Client Case Study - Woofa Worx & Moggie Maintenance

Free templates & tools

Marketing & Advertising Costs - What is tax deductible?

Trustees’ obligations to keep and give trust information

What is a Trust?

National & International Travel Expenses - What is 50% or 100% tax deductible?

Tax Record-Keeping Requirements in New Zealand

Which legal fees are tax deductible?

More resources

How to save energy over shutdown periods

Price Setting - The Balancing Act

Business Success Quotes

Improving Your Finance Process Efficiency

How to prepare for the new financial year

Showing Your Business Some Love – Happy Valentine's Day

Guide to Starting a Business

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