From army officer to money maker, a journey of building wealth
Joseph Darby is reshaping investment management and financial advice for goal-driven Kiwis, here’s what he believes it takes to achieve financial freedom.
Joseph Darby is reshaping investment management and financial advice for goal-driven Kiwis, here’s what he believes it takes to achieve financial freedom.
Payroll changes from 1 April 2026 will affect wages, KiwiSaver contributions, and ACC levies. Shannon Goodwin and Brendan Clough of Baker Tilly Staples Rodway explain what SME owners need to check now to stay compliant and avoid surprises.
GoFi8ure’s Lisa Martin gives advice on how to plan and manage the End of Financial Year process.
End of Financial Year tips from the professionals at MYOB and Xero to help you meet tax deadline without added stress.
A $50,000 brand development package was recently awarded to Rescued’s sustainable solution for New Zealand’s surplus food.
Many Kiwi businesses look forward to the holiday period with a sense of dread because the downturn in activity is not only painful, it can also lead to business failure. Assia Salikhova (pictured below), the MD of Wellington business development agency Smarketing Lab, suggests that businesses don’t have to give in to defeat. “The holidays don’t have to be a freeze period for businesses,” Salikhova says. “It’s those who seize the opportunity to develop new, and rekindle existing, business relationships who stand to benefit the most because not everybody shuts down.” Here are her essential strategies to build and enhance your business during the holiday season through a form of networking that is ideal for the holiday season: 1.
Kitset cabin provider SheShed is now a trans-Tasman operation with more than 1000 cabins sold across both New Zealand and Australia. SheShed started in Nelson eight years ago after the company identified opportunities to supply the burgeoning garden shed and cabin market. “We were at the Christchurch home and garden show promoting home and outdoor garden products. Everyone kept asking about buying the shed we had on a poster,” Luke says. “We went out and registered a domain that day.” He says customers embraced SheShed’s offerings from the start. “Our website features some 500 customer photos and more than 120 customers have taken the time to provide testimonials,” he says. “We’ve got tens of thousands of Facebook and Instagram followers
Opinion editorial
Andrew Baines, MYOB General Manager – Financial Services
Anyone who has run their own business before, knows it’s not easy and that hard work often comes with the territory
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