We are well into 2024 with a new Government’s promised tax cuts and changes coming, Reserve Bank OCR rate stuck at 5.5%, unemployment and inflation up, NZ dollar down, many major company results that reported recently showing declining profits and pessimistic outlooks, and considerable uncertainty …
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Tony’s Viewpoint – Out with 2023 and in with 2024
The last Government is gone and are probably very happy that they do not have to deal with the financial mess created by a ballooning bureaucracy, higher interest on Government borrowings and little money to spend on infrastructure or anything else. The new Government has serious challenges in …
Tony’s Viewpoint – the issues and the vision we need for NZ
I had planned to put my thoughts down for many months but every week something fundamental changed and uncertainty increased. As we head to an election and have recently had the gloomy Treasury fiscal pre-election update it is now time. NZ is in a mess. I don’t need to tell you that as you …
How can small businesses compete with the big players?
In tough economic times, small businesses can struggle. Big multinational chains often have the scale to undercut local competitors and survive even when times get tough. Read on and remember also to support other small businesses around you. Pull together in these tough times :) What can …
Do you need to improve the cash flow for your business?
Do you need to improve the cash flow position for your business? Keeping on top of the financial management of your business can be hard work. It's possible to have a profitable business that is struggling to find the cash flow to pay expenses and fund growth. Likewise, you could have positive …
