• Have a plan, even if it is written down manually.
• Create a goal – have something to aim for and focus on
• Get clarity on what you provide as a service or product
• Ask for help if you need to get your goals in order
• Regularly check your progress – if you are a visual person, create a chart to follow
• Always pay your tax – the IRD will not go easy on you even in your first year
• We like the idea of having a business “buddy” (for the want of a better word) to catch up with every month to talk about the business
• Remember that doing your trade well does not mean you can run a business well – ask for help
• Do you have enough money to start up – you will need working capital so plan carefully
• If in doubt, ask…. we have a vast range of smart people in our network we can call on for help if needed.

• Have a plan, even if it is written down manually.
• Create a goal – have something to aim for and focus on
• Check the “real profit” to make sure that all is correct – get a second opinion if needed

• Annual Account’s and paying your Tax
• Good Kiwi Small Business Accounting – including GST to keep you in good for the IRD. This includes..
• Annual Financial Statements files with the IRD You must do this if you are in business
• Business and personal income tax returns You must do this if you are in business
• We will tell you how much tax you have to pay and when If you run a Good Kiwi business you will need to pay tax
• Liase with the IRD over matters that need attention To make sure everything is all okay
• Because we think it is really important that you keep an eye on how your business is going then we also provide you with management accounts and a brief review twice a year at no charge as part of the above package.

There are different rules around when you should pay GST – if you click here you can see more information on this – the easiest way is for us to see your accounts and advise you on which approach is best. If you want to make sure your GST is done properly every 2 months then we can do this for you as well.

Plus – we will supply you with a Cash Flow statement with each GST Return free of charge so you can see how your year is tracking.

• Preperation and filing of FBT returns
• Monthly or 3 monthly management reporting to make sure you understand where your business is up to
• Management meeting’s – usually held with you online to discuss your business and any concerns you have or we have
• Looking forward financially (otherwise known as forcasting) to map out how much money you will have in the coming months and years
• Business Valuations – you may need these for your insurance or if you want to sell
• Financing – if you need money to expand, help cashlow, restructure etc then we will help you do this
• Reality check – if you are ticking away in your business and want to see where the potential is then we can help
• Special projects – anything from preparing to go to tender to full business analysis – tell us what you need
• “I am sick of this!” meeting – working too many hours, for less money, and the weight of the world on your shoulders? Come and talk about the options available to you.