Humphries Associates are registered with the Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN) as a service provider. Click here to find more details on NZTE/RBPN funding. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THE FOLLOWING REGISTERED SERVICE THAT WOULD BENEFIT YOUR BUSINESS: COVID-19 Business Planning As the saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. Do you have a business […]
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When your staff are working from home, how do you track their work-related expenses and get a clear real-time picture of your finanicals? Contractors are in the habit of recording business expenses related to the home office for tax reasons. Employees, however, do not claim deductions because the employer pays for these expenses. Xero have
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The Government has launched the Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme (SBCS) as another measure to assist eligible small-to-medium businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. From 12 May 2020, businesses employing up to 50 full-time staff may apply to the Inland Revenue Department for loans of $10,000 plus $1,800 per employee. What’s involved? the loans accrue interest
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For some business owners, the end goal is to sell their company and either retire or move onto another venture. For others, the end goal is not to sell – but don’t rule this out. Kaz Staples, former managing director, founder and owner of Pure Delish says, “grow your business as if you’re going to
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A must read for business owners is The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. If you’ve not read it, then find a copy and make the time. It’s well worth the read. As Michael states in his book, “if your business depends on you, then you don’t own a business – you have a job. And
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When you’re running a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activity and lose sight of the big picture. Taking stock of the health of your business is important. Knowing where you are allows for more effective planning, early warning about any issues, and the chance to better chart a course for
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Expanding your business can be exciting, but if you grow too fast – and without adequate planning – you could face major problems. Besides the uncertainty of how long the growth period will last, it’s common to lose focus on some of the factors that play a key role in the success of your business
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Cecilia and James Robinson founded My Food Bag in March 2013 with Masterchef winner and dietician Nadia Lim, her husband Carlos Bagrie and former Telecom chief executive Theresa Gattung. With a concept based on delivering a week’s worth of recipes and the ingredients needed to make them, it’s no surprise that within three years the
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