To survive and thrive in today's competitive environment, business owners need up-to-date, relevant and regular information. Only then can they make timely and effective decisions to grow and better manage their businesses. With that in mind, our newsletters aim to provide the information you need to get and keep ahead, as well cover issues of topical interest.
'Saving Money' is the main focus of this issue -one that everyone has in mind in the present economic climate, despite the so-called 'recovery' from the recession. With the new ETS coming into action, we have also decided to look at the real benefits (and hidden costs) of the ecological movement. Can going green save you money? Will a hybrid car reduce your motoring costs? And what is that ETS really about anyway? I have also compiled a list of real, simple and effective cost cutting measures for your business. I hope you find this issue as interesting as I did writing it. -Nick Roberts
GOING GREEN -A BRIGHT IDEA TO SAVE ON COSTS?
It is almost impossible to ignore the tide of opinion in favour of sustainability and the future shortage of global resources, as the developing world starts to expect the standard of living that we take for granted. There are many reasons for potentially going green: an altruistic wish to save the Earth or a more selfish concern about your health. But is going green going to benefit your business? The answer is probably yes, and this is how you can start reaping the benefits of the green trend. (read more)
CAN YOUR CAR SAVE YOU MONEY?
Who do you think pay more Road User Charges: petrol or diesel motorists? The answer may surprise you! The electric car may not yet be a realistic option for the average Kiwi but with fuel prices still on the rise (and no hope of reversing the trend), can hybrids save you money? Or will they just make more for the greedy car manufacturers?
Never having considered these seriously myself, I was quite surprised by the answer and thought I might share with you. (read more)
CUT THOSE COSTS!
Trying to reduce your outgoings can be a daunting prospect when you’re stressed by falling turnover and running out of cash. Hindsight being such a wonderful thing, you've probably realised by now that you should have put 3 months overheads aside for that rainy day, arranged for the preparation of monthly financials and prepared a budget and cash flow forecast to predict your current predicament... But what can you do now to alleviate the pressure?
Here are some simple and really effective ways to start reducing your outgoings... (read more)
THE NEW EMISSION TRADING SCHEME:
CHANGING HABITS OR HIDDEN TAX?
Launched on the 1st of July, the ETS proposes to put a price on carbon emission, with the objective to force the industry (and the consumer) away for carbon hungry modes of production. This is a brief summary of how it works... or doesn't. (read more)
FANCY A TAX REFUND?
Do you think you may be entitled to a tax refund? You can go back 5 years and a refund nearly always arises when you change jobs or when you stop or start working during the tax year. Don’t bother using those On-Line Tax Refund companies, if you are a client we can do this for you for FREE! If you are not a client, we’ll only charge you $50 + GST and only then if there is a refund available.
Call 0800 ASK NICK to get your money back from the IRD.
WHAT'S ON THE TUBE?
ETS price increases to be covered by pay rises -yeah right!
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To survive and thrive in today's competitive environment, business owners need up-to-date, relevant and regular information. Only then can they make timely and effective decisions to grow and better manage their businesses. With that in mind, our newsletters aim to provide the information you need to get and keep ahead, as well cover issues of topical interest.
Hindsight being such a wonderful thing, you've probably realised by now that you should have put 3 months overheads aside for that rainy day, arranged for the preparation of monthly financials and prepared a budget and cash flow forecast to predict your current predicament... But what can you do now to alleviate the pressure?
THE NEW EMISSION TRADING SCHEME:
