Business confidence is on the rise in New Zealand! As 2025 wraps up, discover 4 ways Kindred.Co can help you take control of your finances, plan strategically, and step into 2026 with confidence.

Thinking about growing your business in 2026? Ask yourself these 4 key questions first to make sure your financial foundations are ready.

Late payments can disrupt your business, but there are strategies to get them under control before 2026. We’ve got 4 simple tips for speeding up those late payments and making it easier for customers to pay you.

This time of year can be hard on small businesses, when expenses continue and debtors go on holiday, impacting cash flow. With a bit of pre-planning and being proactive, you can set yourself up for a financially stress-free holiday.

Are you planning client Christmas gifts this festive season? Gift cards and vouchers have become a popular and convenient option - but be aware of the tax treatment and potential future changes.

Overall business confidence in New Zealand has shown some tentative signs of improvement in 2025. But, the economic reality for many small businesses remains challenging. So, how can detailed cash flow forecasting help you overcome some of these financial challenges?

Accounting tasks don’t have to eat into your business time. With the right cloud accounting software and setup, you can save time and money - while also getting tighter control over your finances.

Whether you are just considering purchasing shares or already a confident investor, it is important to understand the variables affecting the taxation of shares in New Zealand.

Would your business fall apart without you? It’s tough to remove yourself from the day-to-day operations when you’re passionate and busy. However, sudden incidents happen, and you need to be able to step back knowing your systems are robust enough to cope.

I’m sure you’ve heard about the need to work ‘on’ your business as well as working ‘in’ your business.

But have you ever stopped to think what exactly you should be doing?

We have listed five of the most important activities you should be doing with your business to drive success.

The way you lead your team and grow your business determines whether you’re cultivating a transactional or thriving business.

Ask yourself: Are you a mushroom grower or a rose grower?

For companies of a certain size, a regular audit is a mandatory requirement. We have some tips on how to get your finances ready for an audit, so it’s as stress-free as possible.

A business cash flow forecast will give you vital business intelligence to help you scenario-plan, search for cost-savings and look for strategies that will preserve your cash flow position.

The provisional tax system can be difficult to navigate.

A simple tax plan will give you a general idea of how much tax is payable and when, so you can plan for it.

Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. Kindred.Co can give you an overview of what reports you'll need to help you build a thriving business.

If you’re only looking back at historic numbers, you limit the insights you’ll gain for your business. Forecasting highlights your future threats and opportunities – and creates a proactive strategy for the future of your business.

How well do you understand what drives your business revenue?
Kindred.Co can help you review your numbers, identify your revenue drivers, and what could help grow your total revenue as a company.

Budget 2025 introduced changes to the contributions and rates for KiwiSaver. Find out the impact for your employees, your payroll and your cash flow position.

In uncertain trading conditions, it’s vital to have regular reviews of your business strategy. We suggest 5 areas to review, with advice on boosting efficiency and driving new revenue streams.

Turning a profit is at the heart of running any successful company - but without cash flow, you can't run your day-to-day operations or grow the business. Talk to Kindred.Co about how you can increase cash flow in your business.