Is Your Rental Property Ready for the Healthy Homes Standards by 1 July 2025? With the final compliance deadline for Healthy Homes Standards approaching on 1 July 2025, it's essential to ensure your property meets the required standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture control, and draught stopping. These standards are designed to improve living conditions and tenant well-being. We recommend addressing these requirements sooner rather than later to avoid last-minute complications and stress. For detailed information on the Healthy Homes Standards and landlord obligations, vis ..read more

Most of us aim for work-life balance, but it can be a tricky thing to do when everything gets busy. Here are a four tips that can assist at any time of year: Take holidays - Holidays are great for allowing you to reset your thinking and refresh your mind. Encourage your staff to do the same, this is great for team moral! Stay healthy - This is sometimes easier said than done, but it makes a huge difference to how you feel both at work and in your personal life. Keeping healthy will help your mind cope with the stresses and pressures of running a business. Learn to delegate - Many hands ma ..read more

Running a hotel or motel presents its own set of challenges, and tax management shouldn't be one of them. With ever-changing tax laws and regulations, it's crucial for businesses in the hospitality sector to stay informed and manage their tax obligations effectively. At All Accounted For, our specialised tax services are tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of the hospitality industry. We provide comprehensive solutions to streamline your financial processes and optimise your tax strategy. With our personalised approach and in-depth industry knowledge, we’ll work closely with you ..read more

On September 2, 2024, at 9 am NZT, all Xero invoicing users will automatically default to the new invoicing version each time they log into Xero. You can still switch between the classic and new system until the extended deadline date of 20 November 2024. However, we strongly recommend transitioning to the new system as soon as possible to become familiar with its features and new interface. If you are not already using new invoicing, now is the perfect time to make the switch. By familiarising yourself with the new version now, you'll have plenty of time to adjust and get comfortable with ..read more

Are you looking for a quick way to access your most commonly used reports in Xero? Simply mark them as favourites in the Accounting menu. This will not only save you valuable time but also allow you to effortlessly locate all your important financial information with a click of a button. To mark a report as a favourite:  In the Accounting menu, click 'Reports' Find the report you wish to mark as a favourite - If you can't see it, click 'More Reports' to expand the section Then, click the star icon next to it to mark it as a favourite. (To unmark a report click the star again). Your favour ..read more

View our August 2024 General Ledger: - Review Your Business Expenses - And Save - Important Notices - Xero Pricing Increase & New Business Plans - 12 September 2024 - Xero: Changes to the Retirement of Classic Invoicing - Xero Tip of the Month: Set-up Favourite Reports - Tax Question of the Month: Purchase of Franchise – Are Fees Deductible or Depreciable? - IRD Upcoming Tax Payment Dates  https://public2.bomamarketing.com/email/kQMa ..read more

View our July 2024 General Ledger: - Tax Planning Helps You Do More With Your Money - Important Notices - Resource: New Xero Insights Report and Guidance on Small Business Productivity - Xero Tip of the Month: How to Customise Your Dashboard in Xero - Tax Question of the Month: Cash Incentive to Take out Loan - Income Tax and GST Treatment - IRD Upcoming Tax Payment Dates https://public2.bomamarketing.com/email/W7M9 ..read more

Did you know you can customise your Xero Dashboard? With the 'Edit Dashboard' feature, you can easily rearrange or remove irrelevant tiles.   To edit the tiles on the Dashboard, click ‘Edit Dashboard’ in the top right corner. From there, drag items to your preferred position or select “Hide” or “Show” to adjust visibility.   In addition to this, you can also reorder your school's bank accounts so that the ones you use the most are at the top. To do this go to 'Accounting' - 'Bank Accounts' and use the arrows on the bottom right hand corner to move the accounts up and down.  ..read more

Tired of paying rent for your commercial premises and considering buying a premises for your business? Owning a building works best if your business is well-established, you have money to invest, and you’re taking a long-term approach – it can take many years for this decision to pay for itself. Could buying a building be the right choice for your business? We can work with you to analyse the costs and benefits of each option, to help you make an informed decision about which one will put you on track to achieve your goals. Get in touch today by giving us a call on 04 970 1182, we’d love t ..read more

If you're a tradesperson looking for ways to improve your digitial marketing presence and attract more clients, here are two fundamental tools you need to have as a starting point. Establishing these will set a solid foundation for your online presence and help you stand out in a competitive market. 1. A website: In today's digital era, having a website is crucial for building credibility and showcasing your business. Your website should highlight your work, testimonials, services, projects, costs, and more. Keeping it fresh and updated is essential for making a strong impression on potenti ..read more