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Project Management Office Charters

There are many reasons for developing a Project Management Office Charter. A Charter, or similar project governance statement, is often seen as a useful way to outline the structures, principles, and project management processes to be followed within an organisation. However, effective project governance is often better executed with the aid of a well written […]
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Non-Resident Withholding Tax (NRWT)

If you’re a Kiwi tax resident and pay interest, royalties or dividends to a non New Zealand resident, the following will help explain New Zealand’s approved issuer levy (AIL) and non-resident withholding tax (NRWT) rules. Approved issuer levyIf you pay interest to non New Zealand tax resident bank or lender, you must deduct a percentage […]
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Increase your success by being selective with the tasks you do yourself

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.1.1″ text_orientation=”justified”] Many entrepreneurs who have started their own business venture will openly acknowledge what a supremely difficult challenge it can be. If business was easy, everyone would be doing it, wouldn’t they? But widely accepted statistics reveal that during the first year half of businesses fail. The figure gets worse – […]
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Focus, focus, focus – Why it’s important to your business

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.1.1″ text_orientation=”justified”] Do you suffer from Entrepreneurial Attention Deficit Disorder (EADD)? This article discusses how to transform your big vision and turn it into reality. Basically that means taking you out of the idea zone and into a fully focused action zone. It will help you overcome EADD and fully commit to […]
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The Successful Entrepreneur’s Mind-set

Following on from last week’s article about adopting an Olympian’s mind-set in business, we should consider a similar correlation with how to become a successful entrepreneur. With the right mind-set, anyone can become a successful entrepreneur.  The question is:  Do you have one? What makes a successful entrepreneur?  Let’s start with a simple definition for […]
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Essential tax implications of employee and contractor agreements

The IRD’s recently updated guidelines on determining employment status for tax purposes serves as a timely reminder that establishing your tax status is essential.  Are you an employee or contractor?  Let’s discuss this in more detail.  If you’re engaged to carry out work, your employment arrangement may have significant implications for tax purposes.  It’s essential […]
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