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What Is E-Invoicing & Why Should NZ Small Businesses Care?

April 29, 2026

Learn more about how e-Invoicing can be setup in MYOB or Xero to help NZ businesses to reduce admin, improve accuracy, strengthen security, and speed up payments.

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Bank Feeds – Smart, Safe, and Secure

November 14, 2025

Discover why Bank Feeds are secure and safe. Automate your financial processes with direct access to your bank statements.

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Budget 2025: Key Tax Changes Impacting SMEs

May 23, 2025

A number of tax changes wee announced in the Budget. Read about ow these changes impact SME Business Owners, including a practical application of the Investment Boost and KiwiSaver changes.

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Key Tax Changes Effective 1 April 2025

March 25, 2025

Read about the key tax changes effective 1 April 2025 including the minimum wage increase, FBT and ESCT threshold changes, ACC levy increase and changes to the tax treatment of extra pays for employees.

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End of Financial Year Tax Time Guide

March 18, 2024

The 2024 tax year-end is approaching! Ensure a smooth transition for your New Zealand business with our essential guide. Discover last minute tax tips, checklists, and tax changes coming to maximise deductions, save tax and set your business up for success for FY25. Don’t let tax season stress you out – let our guide empower you for a successful year-end!

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10 Tax Saving Tips for Small Businesses

March 17, 2024

Starting up a small business is a huge achievement, but ensuring that your business is a success is a much bigger challenge.  The start-up stage of business ownership is extremely risky, stressful and expensive and is where many entrepreneurs pull out.  Making sure you get the right advice and making smart decisions about where to spend your money is the simplest recipe for success. 

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Tax Alert – Post Election Update

October 18, 2023

New Zealand Post-Election Update: Understand tax changes expected as a result of the 2023 General Election.

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From Mother to Daughter: Giles & Liew Appoints New Managing Director

September 20, 2022

After 25 years of leading Giles & Liew Chartered Accountants, it’s time to step down as Managing Director, and to appoint my daughter Kylie Liew to the role.

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Solving 8 Key Issues Impacting Cash Flow For New Zealand Businesses In 2022

September 20, 2022

Deep dive into the 8 key issues impacting cash flow for New Zealand businesses in 2022 and solutions to get your business back on track.

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COVID-19 Government Assistance 2021

August 25, 2021
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