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Impostor syndrome: Feeling like a fraud
Many small business owners struggle with the fear that their success is down to luck rather than hard work or talent. Known as impostor syndrome, it often affects high-achievers who are goal-oriented. If you feel like a fraud, try these tips to overcome your negative inner voice. What is impostor syndrome? Impostor syndrome is a phenomenon rather than a clinical diagnosis. The ...
Residential Rental Profit vs. Cash Flow
Ever wondered why your rental property has made a profit but you seem to have no cash to pay your tax? And, in fact, you seem to be continually topping up your rental bank account to cover the outgoings... The recent changes to residential rental property investment announced by the government in March will increase this effect. Watch the video and ...
Now is the ideal time to check your employment agreements.
Now is the ideal time to check your employment agreements. Are your contracts up to date? (On behalf of Employment New Zealand) Following the recent minimum wage increase, now is the ideal time for you to ensure your business's employment agreements (contracts) are up to date. You can use this as an opportunity to ensure you are meeting your legal obligations and build stronger ...
IRD's Construction industry campaign
IRD's Construction industry campaign IRD is undertaking a construction industry education campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to engage with those in the construction industry to ensure they’re ‘getting it right from the start’ and support them in understanding their tax obligations if they undertake cash transactions. IRD’s customer research indicates that people are more likely to engage in hidden economy ...
Bereavement leave updates
Bereavement leave It is always a difficult time after a loved one dies, which is why there are set entitlements for staff to take bereavement leave. Employees are also entitled to bereavement leave if they have a miscarriage or stillbirth – and, in some circumstances, if they’re directly affected by another person’s miscarriage or stillbirth. If you want to offer more than the ...