July 2009 - Bizadvice.co.nz

3 steps to grow your business

Small businesses can grow fast even in times of recession. Surprised to hear this? Owners of small businesses are constantly looking for ways and means to grow their business and increase their profits. Here is some very valuable information that will help both you and your business grow. 1. Customers are the key The size […]

18/07/2009
Mark
Business Advisory Services, Business Consulting
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Setting SMART goals for business is important because being SMART is the only way to be to achieve any kind of success. It could be a plan to promote a brand or achieve a sales target within a given time frame, setting smart goals is of paramount importance. Needless to say, the success or failure […]

13/07/2009
Mark
Tax
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The IRD recently amended the mileage rates that can be claimed for business use of a motor vehicle expenditure. The new mileage rates apply for the 2009 income year, ended 31 March 2009. Self employed business owners may use one of the following methods to calculate the proportion of business use of a motor vehicle: […]

06/07/2009
Mark
General
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Successful people use many time management strategies to manage and value their time. This article offers a few simple time management strategies to help you use your time more effectively. Realise that time is running out Time is a unique resource, which is finite and expires at the same rate for every single person. When it’s […]

How to spot if your business is declining

Much has been written about the current economic climate with some reports suggesting that the number of companies liquidated in New Zealand 2008 was up by 40% on the previous year. Often, one of the hardest things for any business owner is to admit that their business is declining. This article will help you spot […]