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How to make your family business flourish

September 17, 2017

When you inherit a family business, you step into a new role. And, as in any new role, establishing your way of doing things can be challenging.

Avoid the three biggest family business mistakes with a specialist adviser

September 1, 2017

Learn about the three most common reasons why family businesses run into trouble, and what they can do to resolve their issues.

2017 Tax Changes That Might Affect Your Business

July 24, 2017

IRD have rolled out a number of changes in the last couple of years that could have a significant impact on your business. Learn about 5 of them here.

You Must Start Family Business Succession Planning Early

July 20, 2017

Family business succession planning can be very complicated and it’s a smart idea to get on to it early. Here are 4 important things to start thinking about

Planning for the unexpected: Why you should create an exit strategy before you need it

July 4, 2017

Don’t wait until you want out – plan ahead and you’re more likely to get what your business is worth. This post explains why you need an exit strategy.

Safety first: Taking care of your guests & your property as an Airbnb host

May 26, 2017

Renting out your property through Airbnb can seem like a simple way to make a bit of extra cash without too much effort – but it’s not necessarily that straightforward.

How to deal with a negative online review

May 4, 2017

Even well-run, successful businesses get the odd bad review. But if you’re a small business, negative online reviews can have an outsized impact.

5 Ways to improve your Airbnb rating

April 21, 2017

If you own multiple properties or units, running your Airbnb listings can become a small business.

Contractor and Recruitment Agency Tax Obligation Changes

April 6, 2017

Are you a contractor? Or a recruitment agency? If so, there are a number of changes to the way contractors are now taxed which will impact you. Learn more.

Ensure Family business success with these five tips

March 29, 2017

Running a family business comes with immense benefits, but these positives also come with challenges. Here are our top 5 tips for family business success.