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November 2008 May/June 2008 Are storm clouds on the horizon? Low gear preferred for economice speed bumps Deposit can help cash flow Government proposes to reduce compliance costs Ensure you sign your GST return Stress relief for the work-at-home consultant Learn the art of saying 'no' In brief Check your Kiwisaver statements Contribution rate First home buyers Contracter employee Source deduction payment means FBT as an employee Monitor those Yellow Pages ads Tax calendar An opportunity to be a specialist? Visitor's book A plumber gets caught out - no card, no business February 2008 Are you making real profit? Reminders Internet advantages Taking money out of a family trust Tax traps - tax refunds Business branding Faster, cheaper by fax Now is the time to plan for a profitable year It pays to be generous In brief Wake-up water I'm so busy Denny's checklist Retirement Read the customers New company tax rates Tax calendar Donations Don't waste words Email benefits Keep beneficiaries informed Summer 2007 The GST ratio Different powers of attorney Tax rates for PIEs Pay out dividends Business cards Foreign company shareholdings of less than 10% Do you want to be a trustee? In brief Filing GST returns Unclaimed tax refunds Four weeks holidays Log book reminder Borrowing money for your business Car FBT calculation Tax calendar New insolvency law Unsolicited electronic messages (spam) August 2007 Kiwisaver for business owners Some risks associated with scheme Three markets - by price Administration - new employees Quote Kiwisaver and first home Databases make money Keep copies of GST returns Paying off the mortgage Choose your trustees Ring-fencing rental property Airpoints and taxation Is it worth joining for business owners? KS and working more than one job Tax calendar How to join KS Kiwisaver suppliers - the list Better minutes May/June 2007 It is time to talk tax Setting your selling price Assignment of income World's biggest eclair How to pay less FBT Don't stint on bank fees In brief Paid parental leave Flu vaccination Do bad debts go with good business? Keep your retailer fully stocked International reporting standards Chocolates and champagne Shall I lease or buy the car? Tax calendar February 2007 Move methodically into the fast lane Novel Christmas greetings Becoming a Kiwisaver Do you own overseas shares? Nine digit IRD numbers are coming Tax tips & traps Come back tomorrow Aligning GST and provisional tax In brief He wrote it down Delight the customer More holidays Tax calendar Make loyalty cards work for you Your financial year end is coming October 2006 Some customers are from hell Can I claim this for GST? Use stories Kiwisaver all go from 1 July 2007 Accounts receivble = sundry debtors Tax calendar Beware UOMI Overseas chip tip A guarentee to delight In brief Play safe on the internet Ask for references Add to your AA test She left it too late Is an ex demo car a good buy? Your business can run better without you They did it their way The most expensive August 2006 Capital Gains Tax on shares affects all savers Working for families IRD and ATO swap info Finding the cheapest broadband Should be shot In brief Welcome, welcome FBT and motor vehicles CoverPlus Extra Unique dining? Tax traps - Negotiating with IRD Tax calendar Accounting for family trusts Thank you for complaining Tax holiday for returning Kiwis and others Blogs May/June 2006 Bird flu and your business Starting in business? Meet the market Use a sorting board Selling your business - what do buyers want? Tax traps - Entertaining thoughts Bank statements A moving experience In brief IRD's extensive tentacles References Adjusting your payments ...and beside your bed Is your website up-to-date? Turn unhappy customers into advocates for your business Tax calendar Tax news February 2006 Interest-free student loans Check before you get to annual accounts Tax traps - Do it yourself? New business? 10% risk free! Rental properties Wendy wants greater wealth On the job market research In brief Getting your bill paid How to sell firewood Are you doing anything about it? Looking beautiful How to boost consultants' incomes Shareholder agreements Setting your goals for 2006-2007 Donations Invest wisely Tax calendar August 2005 Investing in publicly listed companies Credit in new Consumer Act Why a trust? He just did it! Assignment of income In brief Attention doctors, dentists, health professionals How to delight a customer 87 ways to save Adding 20% to bottom line Wendy in Wonderland Depreciaton clawback Make guarantees worthwhile Tax calendar May/June 2005 Why don't you take the risk? New businesses to get early payment discount How to lose customers Finding a niche Wendy in Wonderland Why compete on price? Keep your personal bank records Tax traps - Losing interest deductibility In brief Receiving journals through interenet Referral card Stop and ask Company savings accounts Signing cheques IRD cheques - there's a sting in the tale What is a work-related vehicle? Why trust a trust? Tax calendar Beware of business life cycles Paid parental leave It's being different that counts February 2005 Business planning basics More money for your business Pity the Romans Qoute from The Emyth Revisited Tax traps - Commercial reality Rental property expenses In brief Having difficulty finding good staff? Health and busniess Your annual accounts Wendy in Wonderland Tax calendar Business cards Making better decisions It's how you ask that counts! Selling your business? 'Free' listing? October 2004 Blueprint for small business Wendy in Wonderland The more you tell, the mor you sell Dentist's wisdom Time's up! Tax traps - Are you paying yourself enough? Golly what a price! A reminder about work vehicles Speak naturally when advertising Some ideas for short-term borrowing Tax calendar Relationships Bill Going the extra smile August 2004 Don't be too quick to sign your lease How to improve your cash flow - Part 1 Covey's second group of three habits Estate duty by stealth? Offer they can't refuse Failed advertising In brief Involve all trustees More on Holidays Act Outstanding Bills Wendy in Wonderland Bad experience - delighted customer Beware the tax inspectors club Tax calendar Want a big income? Use positive language May/June 2004 The Holidays Act 2003 Is your will what you really want? The emotional bank account A rough idea is better than none Tax traps - Books giving tax advice Why is our questionnaire so important? The cheapest fare might not be the best Using the internet to pay your taxes Marketing wooden spoon to pharmaceutical company Tax calendar Networking - learn to stimulate conversation It's the thinking that counts March 2004 Seven habits for success It's a goal! FBT rates to fall In brief Shopping big time Advertising Employment contracts A cold beer wins a loyal customer E-mails Tax traps - When did you last keep a log book? Which business are you in? Tax calendar Getting good tips off the Beware the 31st of March Your annual accounts October 2003 Making money from Moving Annual Totals Be unique in what you offer your clients Joe Gerard-the super car salesman Handling the slow payer's cheque Dining at Winnie's Place Create urgency when you advertise Pareto again Quote Tax traps - 63-day rule How to write a headline that sells In brief Don't create a fog Lotto tickets Guarantees Cutting phone costs Tax calendar Making appointments Is this a bubble I see? Your home and family trust August 2003 What is tax pooling Tax evasion and avoidance How long should you keep records? Childcare rebate Company shareholder rights Looking after your staff In brief Avoid GST registration Goodwill Perseverance Building your business? Buying a house Tax traps - Extra on ACC, Cover Plaus Extra BUT.... Tax calendar Staff profile May/June 2003 How gross can your gross profit be? Tax traps - Car parks Getting the best out of staff Follow-up is important Differential pricing The power of priorities In brief Boosting sales Quote Loyalty cards Unwritten contracts Quote Keep good records - the onus is on you Three common mistakes Company annual return Tax calendar Staff profile |