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.

Having control over your spending and expenses is a key part of good budgeting. Talk to Kindred.Co about setting up budgets for your strategic business plans.

Provisional tax is like paying progress payments on next year’s income tax. It's important to be aware of the rules that can lower compliance costs for small businesses. Talk to Kindred.Co about your tax plan.

The world is changing and it’s a challenging time to be a mature business - so we’ve got a three-point strategy that will help you optimise your business and embrace the new reality.

The foundational goal of any business is to make a profit. As a business owner, that’s one of your key financial aims – to make enough sales, at a big enough margin, to generate profit from your enterprise.

But, how does profit differ from cash flow? And why is cash king?

The halfway mark of the year is the perfect time to reflect, regroup, and realign. A mid-year business review can help you identify what’s working, what needs adjusting, and how to finish 2025 strong.

From refining your purpose to sharpening your performance metrics, Kindred.Co break down how to lay the foundation for a productive second half of the year.

Do you know the best way to manage a project budget?

At Kindred.Co, we’ll help you build solid, workable budgets that can be easily tracked through your accounting system.