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Major Legislative Change Just Passed On 20 August 2025, Parliament passed the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill at its third reading. This groundbreaking legislation will become law the day after receiving Royal Assent (expected within weeks), fundamentally changing how New Zealand businesses handle pay discussions. What This Law Actually Does For Employees: Creates legal protection to discuss and disclose their pay without fear of retalia

When Bills Come Back to Haunt You Last week, one of my clients received an invoice that made their stomach drop. It was for repair and maintenance work completed 15 months ago – work they'd completely forgotten about because no invoice ever arrived. The amount? Significant enough to throw their entire monthly budget off track. This isn't just about one unexpected bill. It's about the ripple effects that poor invoicing systems create throughout your business finances. The Hidd

Beyond the Bank Balance Most business owners check their bank balance religiously. But here's the thing – your bank balance is like looking in the rear-view mirror. It tells you where you've been, not where you're heading. After 15 years of helping New Zealand businesses get their finances sorted, I've learned that the most successful business owners have a simple weekly routine. They check three specific numbers that actually predict their financial future. These aren't comp

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