39. A Snapshot of Life at Alert Level 1
October 6th, 2020
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAA
Controls at the borders remain for those entering New Zealand. This includes health screening and testing for all arrivals, and mandatory 14 day managed isolation or quarantine.
38. Is your business eligible for more Government funding?
38. Is your business eligible for more Government funding?
October 1st, 2020
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAA
Your business may be eligible for more Government funding or cashflow loans. Talk to us about your business. We are here to help.
37. Thinking of Buying a Business? Things to Consider
September 22nd, 2020
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAA
Looking to buy a business? Good independent advice will ensure you make an informed investment. We can give you assistance in analysing the financial performance and potential of the business, so you can make the best decision possible.
36. Selling your business? Make a plan
September 21st, 2020
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAA
If you’re looking to sell up, you will need a plan. Come and talk to us about creating a workable exit strategy, so you get the best return for your business.
35. The obvious and unexpected benefits of having a personal budget
September 2nd, 2020
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAAL
34. Employers: Ensure the impact of COVID-19 is reflected in your ACC levy
August 27, 2020
Michelle Thompson, CA
If you employ staff, have recently reduced or are forecasting a reduction in your payroll, either let us or ACC know before ACC send your 2020/21 ACC provisional invoice.
33. Wage Subsidy Extension and Resurgence Wage Subsidy
August 26, 2020
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAAL
If you’re still significantly affected by COVID-19, you may qualify for a Wage Subsidy Extension or the 2-week Resurgence Wage Subsidy. Talk to us to find out if you are eligible. Applications close soon.
32. Managing change in your business
August 20th, 2020
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAA
31. Dealing
with uncertainty – tips for business owners
31. Dealing with uncertainty – tips for business owners
August 19, 2020
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAA
Uncertain about the impact of COVID-19 on your business? Come and talk to us. We’ll help to remove some of the uncertainty with a strategy that prepares you for a post-coronavirus market.
30. Facing challenges? Change your mindset
June 22nd, 2020
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
In today's world, we are constantly having to tackle new things and learn new skills. It can be overwhelming,... if you let it. Next time you feel like saying ‘I can’t do it’, replace it with ‘I can’t do it, yet’.
29. Never has the entrepreneurial spirit had to burn brighter
June 17th, 2020
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAAL
They say never waste a good crisis and, if there is a better way to do a thing (think stale processes), find it now, when the fan is already covered in proverbial. Don’t just struggle along with your pre-Covid product plans, they’re likely irrelevant and could hinder your recovery. Now is the time to let your entrepreneurial spirit burn bright!
28. Key numbers to focus on in your business now
June 12, 2020
Errol Burn, CA, Director, Lynch & Associates Limited
What are the key reports to focus on in your business? We'll show you how to track performance, take action and prepare your company for surviving the new business normal.
27. How to Up-sell and Cross-Sell in Retail
June 4th, 2020
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAAL
With the current retail climate, it’s more important than ever to provide satisfying value and maximise sales. One way to accomplish this is to increase your store’s average basket size through upselling and cross-selling.
26. Your
income tax return is due 7 July
June 4th, 2020
Michelle Thompson, CA
Your income tax return is due soon. If you do not have an extension of time your income tax return is due 7 July. Ensure you file your return on time to avoid late penalties. If you have a Tax Agent your Agent has until 31 March of the following year by which to your file your return. We are Registered Tax Agents with the IR. Talk to us today about how we can help you with your tax obligations.
25.How to
write engaging content for your marketing
June 4th, 2020
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
24.The New Way to Pay Tax
May 28th, 2020
Michelle Thompson, CA
The ways tax is being payed are changing. When you make payments at a Westpac branch or
Smart ATM, you now need to have a barcode to ensure the payment goes to the
right place.
23. Lessons from the lock down
May 28th, 2020
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
22. Small business loans to ease
cashflow
22. Small business loans to ease cashflow
May 21st, 2020
Errol Burn, CA, Director, Lynch & Associates Limited
To help eligible small-to-medium businesses adversely affected by COVID-19, the Government has launched the Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme (SBCS). For more about the eligibility criteria and terms of the loan read this article for you that highlights:
21. Discounting in the post Covid-19 world
May 20th, 2020
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAAL
According to Research New Zealand, in a new poll, taken online just one week before we entered Alert Level 2 restrictions (New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 13 May) respondents gave a clear message that they were looking forward to regaining their freedom.
20. The 'Rebuilding Together' 2020 Budget
20. The 'Rebuilding Together' 2020 Budget
May 15, 2020
Chris Lynch CA, Managing Director, LAAL
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is also Sports Minister and I have noticed he likes using rugby analogies in his finance and budgeting strategies. The rolling maul remains one of the most devastating weapons that can be used on a rugby field, a coordinated collective of....
19. NZ Govt announces the 2020 Drought Recovery
Advice Fund
May 14th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
The 2020 Drought Recovery Advice Fund is to help farmers recover from the 2020 drought, and plan for future droughts. The fund is open for applications between 11 May and 12 June 2020. Talk to us about your business.
18. Getting Business Ready for Level 2
May 11th, 2020
Chris Lynch, CA, Managing Director
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
Often we focus on things that don't matter and things that don’t matter and things that are beyond our control which results in wasted time and wasted opportunities. Knowing which things to focus on is key to getting what we want.
17. How to create a cash flow forecast for your business
May 5th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
A good cash flow forecast will show you how long your business can weather a storm. Once you have the data in one place it will also help with every business decision. Get in touch to create a cash flow plan today.
16. Wage
Subsidy – are you wondering what to do?
May 4th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
We would like to bring some light over the subsidy criteria and rules as there had been some confusion.
Here are four out of many questions I have been asked:
15. More Business Support Fact Sheet
15. More Business Support Fact Sheet
April 29th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
Michelle Thompson, CA
New relief measures announced to boost confidence and help small and medium-sized businesses get through. Talk to us about how these changes could support your business recovery.
14. Requesting payment of overdue accounts in a crisis
14. Requesting payment of overdue accounts in a crisis
April 22nd, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
Cash must continue to flow and you must continue enforcing your Terms of Trade. Triage customers and offer options for those severely impacted. A change of approach is needed; empathy and flexibility now will pay off later.
13. Getting your Business Ready for Level 3
April 21st, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
Camelia Petrus, Head of Business Development
At 11.59pm on Monday 27th April our nation moves from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3.We want to keep you alert and invite you to utilise this time to get ready, so have prepared the following for you, business owners:
12. Provisional Tax – how does it work?
April 21st, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
Michelle Thompson, CA
Provisional tax is like paying progress payments on next year’s income tax. Some of the rules have changed to lower compliance costs for small businesses. Talk to us about your tax plan.
11. Wage Subsidy – Your obligations as an employer
April 20th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
The wage subsidy comes with specific conditions. Make sure you are providing accurate information and meeting your obligations as an employer to keep your business afloat. Talk to us. We are here to help.
10. Audits under COVID 19
April 17th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
Chris Hickey, CA
The COVID-19 pandemic has just made our job a whole lot more complex because it will have many different effects on the profit and not for profit sectors. Revenue recognition is always a focus for us as Auditors as any misstatement will lead to an incorrect surplus or deficit being reported.
09. Latest Government announcement on COVID-19 support for businesses
April 14th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
Michelle Thompson, CA
The Government has announced a suite of new measures to provide relief for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.Chief among the action points announced is a tax loss carry-back scheme. A tax bill will be introduced later this month (April) to enable this.
08. COVID-19 wage subsidy: tax consequences
April 7th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
The Government’s 12-week wage subsidy (available for both employees and the self-employed) is paid in one lump sum to the employer.
The tax treatment for the employer is as follows:
07. Wrap up: all you need to know about the Government’s COVID-19 wage subsidy scheme
April 7th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
The wages subsidy is available for businesses that have experienced a 30% decline in revenue (actual or predicted) that is related to COVID-19 for any four weeks between January and 9 June 2020 compared to the year before. To qualify for the subsidy, the business must:
06. Unite Against Covid-19 - Getting the help and support you need
06. Unite Against Covid-19 - Getting the help and support you need
April 1st, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
We are pleased to forward these attachments to you as requested by Mark Goldsmith - Regional Commissioner for Social Development – Auckland/ Tāmaki Makaurau - Ministry of Social Development.
05. Wage Subsidy guidance for first payroll
05. Wage Subsidy guidance for first payroll
March 31st, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
The wage subsidy guidelines are evolving daily. Some employers are concerned about the potential implications of getting the application wrong particularly if you have based the application on a forecast position.
04. Tax payments and employment law issues
March 26th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
Suggested wording to IRD for clients unable to meet tax payments. To protect clients and bring them within the new UOMI remission rules, Mark Keating – Tax Barrister has recommended any client who is going to default on a tax liability (including PAYE) should....
03. Bill Passes Through all Stages
March 26th, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
The Government’s Bill introduced under urgency on Wednesday 25th March 2020, has now passed through all stages. The Bill, which is part of the Government’s economic response to the pandemic...
02. Q&A wage and leave subsidy payments Covid-19
March 23rd, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
IRD has released the Government’s Covid-19 wage and leave subsidy payments. As a result many of you have been asking questions.These Q&As should be on the IRD’s website next week, at which time we will forward you all the link.
01. Changes and Our Commitment to You
March 23rd, 2020
Chris Lynch, Managing Director
Following very recent developments and advice issued by the New Zealand government, our team are now effectively working remotely from home.
