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By Paul Martin August 22, 2026
DIY accounting might sound like good economy, but investing in a Chartered Accountant could be the best financial decision you make as a business owner.
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By Paul Martin August 5, 2026
If you had to pay tax of more than $5,000 in your last income tax return, you may have to pay provisional tax for the following year. Provisional tax is like making progress payments on next year's income tax.
By Paul Martin July 27, 2026
When used correctly, AI can be a powerful tool, capable of delivering huge efficiency savings to businesses and individuals alike. But, like any tool, AI needs to be used correctly to get the most out of it.
By Paul Martin February 14, 2026
Got a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Follow this 5-step plan for setting up your new business and setting the best foundations for success.
By Paul Martin February 13, 2026
Changes to the Trusts Act 2019 have led to a swathe of Mum and Dad settlors and trustees rushing to wind up their trusts. Many clients have asked us what we think, and my response is always to go back to the reason the trust was first set up and whether these benefits still apply.
By Paul Martin November 24, 2025
As the summer holiday period approaches, many people with baches or holiday homes may be considering renting them out to generate an additional income stream. However, renting out a holiday home is not as straightforward as you may think. There are a number of tax rules which need to be carefully considered.
By Paul Martin November 23, 2025
This time of year can be hard on small business, including sole traders. Your expenses continue and your cashflow can suffer when your debtors go on holiday.
By Paul Martin November 11, 2025
Have you ever wondered about the best ways to protect you and your business? In this series, we’ll look at the keyways to use trusts, insurance and risk-management techniques to protect both your personal assets and the future of your business. In this article, we’ll look at how you can use a trust to shelter your assets.
By Paul Martin November 11, 2025
There are certain items of equipment, machinery and hardware that are essential to the operation of your business – whether it’s the delivery van you use to run your home-delivery food service, or the high-end digital printer to run your print business. But when a critical business asset is required, should you buy this item outright, or should you lease the item and pay for it in handy monthly instalments?
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