Accounting and Legal

1. 

   Tax changes for 2011

   It is an exciting year ahead dealing with the tax changes taking place in 2011.

2. 

   How do I read a profit and loss statement?

   A profit and loss statement literally shows you if you have made a profit or loss over a given period.

3. 

   How can I reduce time spent ‘doing the books’?

   Filing your GST Return electronically can make things a lot simpler.

4. 

   When do I need to speak with a lawyer?

   There are many occasions when you may have to call in the big guns to assist with your business needs.

5. 

   Are you registered for GST correctly?

   There are a few factors to consider when registering for GST.

6. 

   Should I prepare a business plan?

   A business plan is the road map to get you and your business from a nobody to a somebody.

7. 

   What are my IRD responsibilities?

   The IRD are not the scary beast that a lot of people make them out to be..

8. 

   Should I have a separate business bank account?

   Some great reasons to keep bank accounts separate.

9. 

   When does a hobby/interest become a business?

   It can be tricky to determine whether you have a hobby or a business.