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Understanding Your Balance Sheet

Are you confident in understanding the financial snapshot of your balance sheet? Talk with Kindred.Co, and get the complete picture of your business performance and financial position, regardless of what stage of business you are at.

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Budget 2025: The Impact For Your Small Business

Budget 2025 was delivered on 22 May 2025, with a strong focus on investment into NZ infrastructure. But, what do the Budget announcements mean for your small business? We have a breakdown.

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The Fundamentals Of a Business Budget

A business budget is one of the essential tools in managing your business finances and actively building your business.

Talk to us about creating a useful budget in your accounting software as a practical business management tool.

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5 Ways To Reduce Your Stress as a Business Owner

7 in 10 New Zealand business owners are currently experiencing burnout.

We have 5 key ways to manage your business and personal health to minimise stress and focus on your own wellbeing as a leader.

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Costs Are Rising: What Can You Do?

70% of Kiwi small businesses are expecting higher costs in the months ahead - but there are ways to lessen the impact of these rising costs, so your margins can still remain healthy.

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Are You Stressing About Your Work/Life Balance?

Trying to get the perfect the work/life balance can be a cause of stress in itself.

If you are feeling the strain of building your business and maintaining your life, the good news is that stress and a productive existence can go hand in hand.

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Should You Buy Or Lease Your Business Assets?

Should you buy or lease your new equipment?

Here are some pros and cons of each.

We can review your financial position, cash flow and cost base to decide whether buying or leasing is the right thing for the business.

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Five Big Business Challenges For 2025

What are the five big challenges your business will face in 2025?

We’ve summarised five of the most significant external factors that could affect your business.

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