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19 Feb 19

Independent Directors – A Valuable Addition To Any Company

In my experience, the majority of small business owners presume that only big companies use independent directors.  However, independent non-executive directors can add a great deal of benefit to businesses of all shapes and sizes. Owner-managed businesses are often opposed to engaging outside directors or consultants.  I’m sure this is partly due to our Kiwi […]
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11 Dec 18

Tax Implications on Short-Term Accommodation Rentals

The rapid increase in internet holiday bookings using sites like Book-a-Bach and Airbnb, offers fast and viable opportunities to make some additional cash. Renting out your spare room or holiday bach has never been easier. These websites have significantly changed the accommodation. Much of the pain and time-consuming administration associated with advertising properties, screening potential […]
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Why Ring-Fencing will Punish Residential Property Investors

This article discusses how the proposed legislation to “ring-fence” residential rental losses could negatively affect residential property investors. The current governments is committed to pursue it pre-election promise to “ring-fence” rental losses. It apportions blame for the housing price inflation squarely on residential property investors and speculators. Its policy ignores the true cause of house […]
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Project Risk Management and Assurance

IntroductionWhy do so many organisations embark on high-risk projects without demanding robust project assurance? Projects fail for many reasons. Recent global studies indicate that inadequate risk management is a common cause. Successful project managers aim to resolve risks before they occur, via systematic risk management processes. Many projects are inherently exposed to myriad risks and […]
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