Why should your customers choose you over your competitors? Establishing your unique selling point (USP) is about uncovering and communicating the real benefit you offer customers. #marketing #businessadvice #SME Making your business stand out in a crowded market can be challenging, but differentiating your business is vital for attracting your "Class A"
We all have days where we nail it at work & feel like it’s been a great day! But there are also days when we leave work feeling like we haven’t achieved anything and a bit flat. While we can’t eliminate those bad days completely, we can apply principles to limit the number of
New Zealand is in the process of reducing the sale of single-use plastics. Each year, Kiwis send 60kg of plastic waste to landfill each, so the new rules are designed to reduce waste, improve recycling systems, and protect the environment. You may have noticed the changes that came into effect on 1 October 2022
Christmas is nearly here, and it’s a great time to let your clients and/or tenants know how much you appreciate them. But what would make an appropriate gift? Here are our top ideas for gifts this holiday season. Before you decide, talk to us about any potential tax implications. 1.
Are you feeling burned out in your business? Here are some simple strategies to reduce your stress, free up time and help you to fall back in love with your business. Are You Suffering from Business Burnout? This time of year can be very demanding and exhausting for many business owners. Are
The new Trusts Act 2019 came into force on 30th January 2021 to replace the Trustee Act 1956. Prior to the new Act, trustees not only had to consult the old Trustee Act 1956, they also had to consult about 50 different pieces of case law in order to know their duties and discharge
As a business owner, you can spend so much time building your company that it's easy to overlook some important factors. One of those is succession planning – and while it may seem like something to worry about in the distant future, if the unexpected occurs (eg: health issues) you’ll be much
A personal budget is a finance plan that allocates future personal income towards expenses, savings and debt repayment. In other words, it’s a plan that sets out how you’ll spend and save your money. This definition of a personal budget makes three important distinctions: Firstly, this is a personal budget. Its purpose
Was being able to set flexible working hours a drawcard to owning a business? In reality, do you work more than ever, affecting your personal life? Don't despair! Pathfinder Solutions can help you free up time so you can do more of what you love. A key benefit of owning your own
During 2020 and 2021 IRD took a lighter approach to those not paying their taxes but have recently started cracking down on non-payers, with a priority on businesses that have failed to pay their employee deductions and GST. GST, PAYE and KiwiSaver payments will be the first priority Outstanding PAYE and employee
