The Minimum wage is increasing Many of you would have heard and seen the announcement, that the minimum wage is set to increase 1st April 2023. The Adult minimum wage will go up, from $21.20 to $22.70 per hour. The starting out, and training minimum wage will increase, from $16.96 to $18.16 per hour. These […]

Over 500 people gathered in Te Aroha last month to listen to Sir John Kirwan, or JK as he’s most commonly known, share his humble yet powerful words on managing mental health and the process of moving from surviving to thriving.  It was an important message for rural communities. Across the country there is a

As a business owner the main goal is to make a profit. To make enough sales at a big enough margin to generate a profit from your business.  It can be very common for any business owner to make a profit but then have issues with cash flow. Often business owners are confused as to

INCLUDED THIS MONTH; We say goodbye to Julie Congratulations to Megan Potter Read of the month – The power of cash flow forecasts Noticeboard Careers with CooperAitken download here

At some point in it’s lifetime, every small business suffers from cash flow problems. The trick is to think ahead and figure out when these problems are going to arise, so you don’t have to unexpectedly postpone a purchase or hurriedly seek out additional finance. This is where cash flow forecasts come in. To effectively

Would your business still thrive, or would it suffer a catastrophic failure if you suddenly stepped away? It’s tough to remove yourself from the day-to-day operations when you’re passionate and busy. However sudden accidents, illnesses, or family emergencies can – and will – happen and you need to be able to step back knowing your systems

We are committed to finding innovative ways to improve the way we do business with you.  As part of our ongoing development, CooperAitken is enhancing our systems and procedures.  Going forward, you will notice changes to how our invoices look and in the way we communicate with you about your account with us. Where you prefer

INCLUDED THIS MONTH; Read of the month – Could your business survive without you? Certificate of Public Practice – Congrats Chloe, Gerrie & Sharlotte Upcoming Sir John Kirwan Event The end of Banklink NZ Dairy Industry Awards Careers with CooperAitken Proud to Support download here

INCLUDED THIS MONTH; New Trust Disclosure Rules: What you need to know, by Gerrie Jacobs Chartered Accountants ANZ team achievements Team News Quiz & Cocktail Team Night Careers with CooperAitken Proud to Support download here

The 2020/2021 year will always be remembered for the worldwide Covid-19 Pandemic which affected people from all walks of life. Whilst the virus was slowly spreading two significant tax changes happened in New Zealand, specifically: The Government proposed new trust disclosure rules and passed it into law five days later with little to no consultation,