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Changes to Xero Plans: What You Need to Know
Exciting updates are coming to Xero! As of 12 September 2024, Xero is rolling out a new set of business plans designed to simplify your options and make it easier to access the tools ..
Save $30 Each Month on Smartly with Sidekick
From setting up new employees, to managing all their information, to sorting their pay and timesheets, Smartly lets you do it all in one smart system. For your payroll needs, use Smartly’s simple do-it-yourself ..
Employers – are you up to date with recent tax threshold changes?
Starting from July 31, 2024, employers in New Zealand need to take several steps to comply with the new personal income tax threshold changes: 1. Update Payroll Systems Most payroll systems should have updated ..
What’s up with AI Stocks?
What’s Going On with AI Stocks? The AI sector has been a hot topic in the stock market, with companies involved in artificial intelligence experiencing significant fluctuations in their share prices. But what exactly ..
Harnessing Tech Advancements in Retail: A Guide for Small Businesses
In today's rapidly evolving retail landscape, technology is not just a tool but a transformative force. For small businesses, embracing technological advancements can be the key to unlocking growth and staying competitive. Among the ..
Want to win $70,000 to invest in your business?
Want to win $70,000 to invest in your business? It’s actually possible! We’re thrilled to announce that the Xero Beautiful Business Fund is back for 2024, offering an incredible opportunity for small businesses like ..
Smart Choices with Tax Savings
Smart Choices with Tax Savings Tax – it’s a dirty word in most households. We know it’s necessary to keep the economy ticking over but jeez it’s painful watching it drain our pay checks. ..
Livestock Special Alert 2024: Herd Values
Inland Revenue determines each year’s herd scheme values (National Average Market Values or NAMV) by reviewing the livestock market. The herd values for dairy this year have seen a very small fall in values ..
Are You Missing Out on $521?
Are You Missing Out on $521? With the end of June fast approaching, it's time to ensure you've contributed enough to your KiwiSaver for the maximum government contribution. Remember, the cut-off date is 30 ..
Boost Your Profits with This Game-Changing Session!
Unlock Your Business Potential with a Sidekick Session At Sidekick, we're passionate about helping our clients achieve the three freedoms: mind, time, and money freedom. We believe that with the right tools and insights, ..
Unlock Hours of Free Time: Discover the Power of Hubdoc!
Discover the Power of Hubdoc: Join Our Upcoming Webinar! Are you tired of spending countless hours on manual data entry and document organisation? Hubdoc is here to save the day! This powerful tool automates ..
The Importance of Budgeting for IT Projects in the Year Ahead
The Importance of Budgeting for IT Projects in the Year Ahead Budgeting for IT projects is vital for businesses in the upcoming year to leverage technology effectively and gain a competitive edge. This article ..
The importance of regular bank reconciliations
A Bank reconciliation involves a comparison of your sales and expense records against the record your bank has. It is a critical financial process to identify and rectify any discrepancies or errors between your ..
How to embrace neurodiversity in your team
People come in all shapes and sizes – and this applies equally to how our brains work. Research in neurodiversity has shown that we all think in different ways, and that there’s no single ‘hard-wired’ ..
How deep financial data helps you make better business decisions
As a business owner, you want to make the best possible decisions for your business. The choices you make regarding strategy, spending, revenue generation and cashflow management can all have a major impact on the ..
Get the scoop: GST changes for your Airbnb and listed services from 1 April 2024
Greetings, Airbnb hosts and other online service providers! We’ve got the scoop on some GST changes coming your way from April 1, 2024! Here's the scoop: Your trusted online platforms, such as Airbnb and others, ..
Review your expenses – and save yourself money
Running a business will always mean incurring certain expenses, or ‘spend’. Whether you’re a large family business or a small fledgling startup, there will be costs, overheads and supplier bills that mount up – and ..
Tax planning helps you do more with your money
Tax planning is a strategic approach to managing your business’ financial affairs, with the aim of legally minimising your tax liability. In other words, you plan ahead to make sure you pay the taxes you ..
Key ways to access funding for your business
If you’re planning to found a new business, you’ll need enough startup capital to get this venture off the ground. And once you’re up and running, you’ll need additional business finance and investment at each ..
Some common things businesses forget at tax time
Running a business is a demanding job, so it’s no wonder owners lose track of crucial things at tax time, such as: Deducting entertainment expenses Dinner and lunch meetings with clients and customers are partially ..
How does an accountant save you money?
Turning a profit will be high on your list of goals as a business owner. And if you want to generate the best margins, that means keeping an eye on the money that’s going out ..
Does a company registration protect my business’s name?
Deciding whether or not to trade as a company or a sole trader is one of the many decisions that your team at Sidekick will be able to talk you through. A common misconception though ..
8 ways to save time (and money) in your business
Like everyone, business owners are always looking for ways to save time. Every minute spent on admin or fixing mistakes is a minute that could be spent on business-building work. When time really is money, ..
What’s your money story?
What you believe about money and how you relate and interact with it affects every aspect of your life and business. A belief is simply a story that you have told yourself so many times ..
Let’s reflect and reset for 2024
2023 provided its fair share of challenges, highlights and opportunities, with many businesses and people feeling the pinch. From adversity can come opportunity. As the new year begins, it’s time to reflect on the past ..
