Small Business Guides
Tips, tricks and accounting essentials for business success
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Starting a business
Knowing where to begin when you’re starting a business isn’t easy. Check out our tips for all the steps.
Financing your business
Need finance for your business? Learn about the types of finance, approaching lenders and investors and more.
Inventory
Want to know about inventory? Read about the different types, how to manage it, cost it and more.
Invoicing
Getting paid quickly should be easier than it sometimes is. Read how to create an efficient and easy invoicing process.
Hiring staff
How do you find the best people to join your business? Read about the hiring journey and building your team.
Growing your business
There’s a lot to think about when growing your business. Learn about boosting sales, expanding, and more.
GST in New Zealand
A quick guide to GST for New Zealand businesses. Learn how to register, file and pay GST, and more.
Featured articles
Getting your head around small business payroll
4 MIN READ
With employees on board, it’s time to get payroll sorted. Here’s your introduction to the basics.
Understanding online payroll for small business
7 MIN READ
The right software will make payroll fast and easy. Read our guide for choosing online payroll software.
When you should hire an accountant
11 MIN READ
Accountants can handle more than just your tax returns. We look at when your business may need one.
Cash versus accrual accounting explained
3 MIN READ
Both types of accounting have their place. Find out their pros and cons and which best suits your business.
Sole trader accounting software
6 MIN READ
Sole traders are busy people. Online software can make life easier when you’ve got lots to juggle.
Small business bookkeeping for beginners
3 MIN READ
Bookkeeping doesn’t need to be boring. Learn why it’s important for your small business and what’s involved.
Small business articles
Find all of our small business articles here. They’re quick to read and full of useful tips and advice.