Every business experiences slow periods when the market for their goods or services lessens and sales drop. Business owners might be tempted to view down times as unproductive or wasted, but there are ways you can make the most of your business during these seasons....
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4 Ways to Make the Most of Business Down Time
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Ways to Make a Difference While Making Money
Gone are the days when an entrepreneur was expected to be entirely focused on making a profit. Obviously, earning money is important to being sustainable and therefore staying in business, but it's possible to both earn a profit and make a positive difference in the...
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5 Tips to Get Out of Debt Faster
Living a debt-free life is one of the dreams of many people. However, paying down your debt is easier said than done. Some people struggle to keep up with their monthly bills and become overwhelmed with the amount of debt they have to pay. In these circumstances, it’s...
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How do I complete the U.S. W-8BEN-E form?
If you're a Canadian or Kiwi business and you work with customers in the US it probably won't be long until someone asks you to complete a version of form W-8. In fact, they all should ask you to complete it, but many don't know of it's existence. The form is part of...
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How to rebuild trust after a bad online review
Online reviews are an important marketing tool for many small businesses. They give potential customers and clients a chance to see how effective your goods or services are, how responsive you are to your clients, and what other people’s experiences of your business...
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How to build a business you can sell
Many entrepreneurs start their business with the goal of earning an income for themselves, but they often think of the business only in terms of them running it. In truth, there is a huge benefit to starting a business either with the goal of selling it or at least...
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What to do when a business partnership breaks up
The start of a business partnership is an amazing time. Generally speaking, both people are invested financially, emotionally and professionally in the business. It may be stressful to start a business but doing so with a partner gives you someone to share the...
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Tips for buying your first investment property
There are many people who believe that when it comes to investing, nothing beats real estate. This may be true, but you still have to be smart when making your real estate investment decisions. Although investment properties can be a savvy financial move, there is...
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Simple tips for onboarding new employees
The first day of a new job can be overwhelming for new employees. There are company policies and procedures to absorb, colleagues to meet, and job duties to learn. That stress can make the first few days of a job uncomfortable. As a small business owner, it makes...
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Can a Virtual Assistant Help Your Business
When you run a small business you likely want to spend as much time as possible on the tasks that make money for your business. Unfortunately, there are many day-to-day chores that require your time but aren't necessarily worth your energy. Faced with those errands,...
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New 39% Personal Tax Rate For NZ’s Highest Income Earners
In December 2020, the NZ Government passed legislation to implement a new personal tax rate of 39% for those with personal incomes above $180,000. This new rate comes into effect from 1 April 2021 (the 2021-2022 income year). What You Should Know As with any changes...
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Still Doing Your Own Payroll?
Still Doing Your Own Payroll? Here’s 3 Reasons Why You Should Stop At face value, it seems like a great idea. If you’re a small business owner with just a few employees, you probably think that hiring a payroll specialist is an expense that you can avoid. You feel...
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Do you know your break-even point?
All business owners need to be aware of their break-even point — that is, the number of units they need to sell in order to cover their operating costs. Once you’ve reached your break-even point, it’s time to celebrate: your business is no longer in the red, and you...
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If my business is making a profit, where is the cash?
Some small business owners find themselves in the difficult position of running a business that appears to be profitable, but still having no money in the bank. It's an important situation to address. After all, a lack of adequate cash flow is one of the main causes...
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Contractor or Employee
It's all the rage to hire casual or fixed-term staff as "contractors" and not put them on payroll. This is often advantageous to the employer because you avoid expensive things like payroll taxes, workers comp, holiday pay or annual leave, tax withholdings, statutory...
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Hiring your first employee
Your business us growing and you’re ready to take the plung and hire an employee. Congratulations. There are a number of things that you need to think about, especially as you get started. Please also note that lows vary by Province – based on where the employment...
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Signs you’re undercharging for your work
When it comes to the overall success of your business, one of the most important decisions you'll face is how to price for the work you do. Charge too much and you could scare away potential customers. Charge too little and you could run yourself out of business....
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Three reasons why you need small business insurance
If your small business operates on a tight budget you might be tempted to eliminate costs that you think aren't necessary. Often small business owners choose to go without business insurance as a way of saving money, but doing so can be incredibly costly in the long...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Cash Flow Forecasting
Nobody wants their business to fail. Although it’s impossible to predict the future with 100% accuracy, a cash flow forecast is a tool that will help you prepare for different possible scenarios in the future. In a nutshell, cash flow forecasting involves estimating...
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5 Xero Mistakes Business Owners Make and How To Avoid Them
If you've just started working with Xero, it is normal to make a few mistakes while you’re learning. We see mistakes that are quite common - and unfortunately costly - so you should be aware of them if you want to get the most out of Xero’s powerful cloud accounting...
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