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Business Forward Newsletters are informative guides that keep us up-to-date business issues and strategies.  They help us relook at the obvious and make us think about what we might have otherwise missed.  Click the links below to view any of the listed newsletters.
Tax + Business Newsletter - Summer 2011 Our Summer 2011 Tax and Business newsletter covers:
  Risk and Reward -business and risk management
  topics     
     ·  Holiday pay - best practice
     ·  Year end computer detox
  Tax Talk - taxation and related topics
     ·  Let us entertain you
     ·  Book out your bach: avoid the tax headache
  Business Perspective - ‘here and now’ business issues
     ·  'Tis the season to be jolly!
     ·  A year in New Zealand business resilience
Business Forward Issue 54 - December 2011  In this issue of Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  Holidays for busy business owners
     ·  Mini-holiday ideas
     ·  Make that holiday happen
     ·  The remote workforce
     ·  Credit card fraud - it could affect your online business
     ·  Managing the virtual workplace
     ·  Netiquette
     ·  FYI… KPIs, Benchmarking
Business Forward Issue 53 - November 2011  In this issue of Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  You need successful customers
     ·  Future proofing your customers
     ·  Multitasking in the office
     ·  Customer loyalty ladder
     ·  So you have a website
     ·  Netiquette
     ·  What’s it Mean? Due Diligence, Current Assets
Tax + Business Newsletter - Spring 2011   Our Spring 2011 Tax and Business newsletter covers:
  Risk and Reward -business and risk management
  topics     
     ·  Getting paid 101
     ·  The abolition of gift duty
  Tax Talk - taxation and related topics
     ·  Income tax – removing the uncertainty
     ·  Tax planning checklist
     ·  LTC elections
     ·  GST private use adjustments
  Business Perspective - ‘here and now’ business issues
     ·  On your bike - for the central Otago ‘Bold’ Rush
     ·  Spring clean your business
Business Forward Issue 52 - September 2011   In this issue of Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  Business Networking without the cringe factor
     ·  Profit Improvers
     ·  Detroit, Motor City – A hard lesson in diversification
     ·  Why invest in developing leaders in your organisation?
     ·  Business Plans – Staff Development
     ·  Netiquette tips for your business
     ·  What’s it Mean? Taxing Of Trading Income
Tax + Business Newsletter - Special 2011 Budget Alert  This Special 2011 Budget Alert covers:
     ·  KiwiSaver
     ·  Student Loans  
     ·  Working for Families
     ·  State Assets - ‘mixed ownership model’
     ·  ACC - a swift turnaround
Business Forward Issue 51 - June 2011  In this issue of Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  Are You Buying A Business?
     ·  Netiquette tips for your business
     ·  Implementing Best Practice in Human Resources
     ·  Getting on with business
     ·  Consumer Confidence vs Business Confidence
     ·  What’s It Mean? – Current Market Value, Fixed Assets
        and Long Term Liabilities
Tax + Business Newsletter - Special Employer Alert  This Special Employer Alert covers:
     ·  Changes to the Employment Relations Act at a glance
     ·  Changes of the Holidays Act 2003 at a glance  
     ·  Key Preparation required prior to 1 July 2011
Business Forward Issue 50 - May 2011

In this issue of Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  Selling Your Business?
     ·  Maximising the Sale Value of Your Business
     ·  Business Exit Strategies
     ·  Business Plans - Questions to Consider
     ·  Debtor Management
     ·  What’s It Mean? – Accounts Receivable, Capitalisation
        Rate
Tax + Business Newsletter - 2011 Year End Tax Alert  This 2011 Year End Tax Alert covers:
     ·  Year End Tax Planning Checklist – 11 key areas
     ·  Tips on Minimising Income Tax – entertainment, 
         home office expenses, salary payments to family 
         members
     ·  Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Businesses
Tax + Business Newsletter - Autumn 2011  Our Autumn 2011 Tax and Business newsletter covers:
  Risk and Reward -business and risk management
  topics     
     ·  Employment law changes from 1 April 2011
     ·  ACC Levies, no-claims discounts and experience
        rating
     ·  Minimising shareholder employee ACC Levies
  Tax Talk - taxation and related topics
     ·  Company tax rates dropping
     ·  Building depreciation gone
     ·  Sales of land now zero rated for GST
     ·  LAQC reviews underway
     ·  Private use adjustments on cars
     ·  Working for families – tax credits income net
         widened
  Business Perspective - ‘here and now’ business issues
     ·  Dad’s Pies – from beachside to BP – pie makers to
        the nation 
Business Forward Issue 49 - April 2011

In this issue of Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  First Impressions Count
     ·  What Gives You an Edge?
     ·  Your Website: Highway or Byway?
     ·  Twitter about your business
     ·  Navigating the Business Minefield
     ·  What’s It Mean? – Accounts Payable, Inventory
     ·  Business Plans – Questions to Consider if you have
        stock 
Tax + Business Newsletter - LAQC Special Alert  Important LAQC Alert: The Legislation is now Final
This Special Alert covers: 
     ·  Summary of Changes and Implications
     ·  Broad Options
     ·  Transition from LAQC to Another Entity
     ·  Next Steps
Business Forward Issue 48 - February 2011 

In this issue of Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  Word of Mouth Marketing
     ·  Customer Advisory Meetings
     ·  Succession Planning
     ·  Social Media
     ·  Business Plans
     ·  Debtor Finance Could Help Your Cash Flow
     ·  What’s It Mean? – Gearing, Growth/Sales, Historical
        Cost 
Tax + Business Newsletter - Summer 2010  Our Summer 2010 Tax and Business newsletter covers:
  Risk and Reward -business and risk management
  topics     
     ·  Shattered buildings, businesses and dreams
        (Business Lessons from the Christchurch Earthquake)
     ·  Gift duty changes from 1 October 2011
     ·  of trust law in New Zealand
  Tax Talk - taxation and related topics
     ·  The Hidden Cash Economy
     ·  Death of the LAQC
     ·  The GST rate increase – She’s not over yet!
  Business Perspective - ‘here and now’ business issues
     ·  The Hobbit – A fairytale ending
     ·  When the world of business, risk and tax gets you
        down, contemplate these facts:
Business Forward Issue 47 - December 2010  In this issue of Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  Ingredients for Business Success
     ·  Business Plans – Some Questions To Consider
        on Suppliers
     ·  Capital Raising
     ·  Enduring Power of Attorney
     ·  Marketing to Existing Clients
     ·  Do You Have a Will?
     ·  Effective Waste Management
     ·  What’s It Mean? – Benchmarking, Times Interest
        covered by Profit
Tax + Business Newsletter - LAQC Alert 

Special LAQC Alert: the jury is out
     ·  Death of the LAQC as we know it
     ·  A general overview of the changes
     ·  For those clients with LAQC’s, what are the options
     ·  Your company and the way forward

Please remember this newsletter is a general overview of the draft legislation. 
Business Forward - November 2010  In this issue of Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  Keep on Marketing
     ·  Business Plans – Some Questions To Consider
        on Marketing
     ·  What’s It Mean? – Sales Mix and Stock Indicators
     ·  How Well Do You Know Your Business?
     ·  Financial Stress Testing
     ·  Exporters Need Export Plans 
Tax + Business Newsletter - Spring 2010 

We are delighted to launch our tax + business newsletter.  This newsletter will be published on a quarterly basis and is positioned to complement our other popular newsletter Business Forward, which has a purely business development and improvement focus.

Key elements of our tax + business newsletter service include:
An emphasis on business and risk management topics (Risk and Reward).

An equal emphasis on taxation and related topics, written in a practical and understandable style (Tax Talk).

An additional emphasis on ‘here and now’ business issues (Business Perspective). 
GST Rate Increase Report - September 2010  We are used to calculating the GST component of GST inclusive pricing by dividing by nine, but how do we do it after 1 October?  The new tax fraction is explained in the attached report on the GST rate increase along with the following:
     ·  GST Threats and Opportunities
     ·  Registration Issues
     ·  Marketing and Sales
     ·  Pricing
     ·  Contractual Issues
     ·  Systems Processes
     ·  Transitional Issues
     ·  And finally…The effect on your Profit and Cashflow?
Business Forward - July 2010  Facing a recovery is as important as planning for a slowdown.  Do you have a Strategy for the Recovery?
Also in this month's issue:
     ·  Culture Is The Hidden Success For Businesses
     ·  Franchisees Need To Monitor The Franchisor
     ·  Monitor Solvency So You Don't Get Into Difficulty
     ·  Business Plans - Questions To Consider On
        Distribution
Business Forward - June 2010  In this month’s Business Forward read about:
     ·  Advertising – Comply With The Law
     ·  Debtors’ Financing (Factoring)
     ·  Surviving Recovery
     ·  Strategies For Improving Times
     ·  Corporate Governance Applies To All Directors
     ·  What’s It Mean? – Gross profit, Gross profit %,
        Net Asset Value 
Business Forward - May 2010 

Every business owner needs to know their financial position as the year progresses as well as their competitive edge.
In this month’s Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  Do you know your competitive edge?
     ·  Interpretation of financial accounts
     ·  What’s Cost of Goods Sold mean?
     ·  Do your customers recommend your business?
     ·  Management reports: Who needs them?
     ·  Statement of Financial Performance: the devil
        in the detail? 
Business Forward - April 2010 In this month's Business Forward there are articles about:
     ·  Are You An Employer of Choice?
     ·  Everyone Has 1,440 Minutes a Day!
     ·  Human Resources Vision Is Important
     ·  Leadership Is Vital For Success
     ·  Inducting a New Team Member

If you are finding it hard to get everything done you will find the article “Everyone Has 1,440 Minutes a Day!” helpful.
Business Forward - March 2010 Learn about why having a business plan is a good idea and how StreetSMART Group can help you with a workbook entitled Survival In Difficult Times For SMEs, containing checklists, a complete review of your business operations and development of a summary report containing agreed strategies to ensure the business’ survival during these difficult times.
Business Forward - February 2010 Do you measure KPI's (Key Performance Indicators)? Should you?  Read about how they can help your business succeed.  Also learn how the media could help your business and what steps you should take if you are getting your business ready for sale.
Business Forward - January 2010  While some are making positive comments about improvement in the economy a lot of businesses are still struggling with restricted cashflow.  Read how to manage this and also how to create an "unfair advantage" in your business so that it will be well positioned in the recovery phase.
Business Forward - December 2009 Do you need a Business Plan to start a business, and if you do, what things do you need to think about?  This issue of Business Forward has 15 questions that you should consider.  Also read about the value of team meetings, the director's checklist, and understanding your financial statements.
Business Forward - November 2009 This issue of Business Forward looks at the issues around running family businesses, how smart marketing can help you succeed, how your staff can affect your bottom line, and the importance of insurance for SMEs.
Business Forward - October 2009 Management of time is essential if you wish to be successful in business.  So how can you manage your time better? Read the 6 suggestions contained  in this issue of Business Forward.  Also read about the 9 things that you can do to improve your Cashflow.
Business Forward - September 2009 Read about 10 more the 20 key characteristics of a well run business.   Also learn about some of the potential risks to businesses and how we can mitigate them and cope when things go wrong.
Business Forward - August 2009 Find out about the pitfalls of starting a business and the first 10 of 20 key characteristics of a well run business that can be implemented in your business without too much cost.
Business Forward - July 2009 Learn about the greatest assets in your business and how to develop an outstanding customer-care program.  Also read about how "Theme Marketing" could help your business.
Business Forward - June 2009 Why does franchising work, but what are the drawbacks?  Learn something from "The Burger Vision" and why you should read the business pages.
Business Forward - May 2009 What are the benefits of collective decision making and why is it crucial in family businesses?  Learn about some simple advertising ideas.
Business Forward - April 2009  A pop-up add on Yahoo! reads: "How to grow your business: Step 1 - Communicate with your existing clients"  But what was Step 2?  Read this issue to find out.
Business Forward - March 2009 How do you become a "Great Leader" and how do you hang on to those "Great" team members?  Also find some helpful support networks for the small business.

 

 

 

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