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The Robertson Bixley team will be taking well-deserved time away from the office over coming weeks.

Good reviews are sales gold! Ask your most loyal customers why they chose you, or what they like about your product or service. Use these testimonials to do all the talking in your marketing! Here's [...]

If you are reflecting on where you are at and thinking about your business goals for the year ahead, we can help you establish measurable goals for your business in 2024.

Robertson Bixley accountant Amy Posthuma explains how to attach copies of invoices and receipts to transactions in Xero

Having control over your spending and expenses is a key part of good budgeting. Talk to us about your business plans.

Don’t know your automation from your elbow? Our guide shows you how automating your systems is the key to scaling up your business.

A business without a plan is like a ship without a rudder. Read our guide to writing a business plan and find out the major benefits of having a detailed roadmap to follow.

What are National’s proposed tax changes? Shifted income tax brackets, restored interest deductibility, a two-year bright line test and FamilyBoost.

Want to push your business to the next level? We’ve shared 10 hot questions to ask yourself as a business owner, with advice on how they will drive your growth and success.

As a business owner, how much should you pay yourself? It depends on how much your business can afford, market pay rates, and whether reinvestment could pay dividends.

We live in uncertain financial times, where running a successful business can be a challenge. We’ve highlighted five strategies for navigating economic uncertainty.

It’s tough at the top, and that’s why you need an experienced business coach to work with. We’ve highlighted the key benefits that an independent coach brings to you and your business.

Tracy Doggett is another new member of the Robbix team. She joins us as an accountant and reveals a little more about herself...

We bid farewell to Lynda Bixley recently. After more than 35 years working with the team, she's now settling into retirement and life post-Robbix. 

A warm welcome to Craig Carpenter and his clients! Craig has been working alongside our team at our Coles Crescent office for many years and is now on our team as a senior accountant. 

Switching to a lean business model could be the most effective way to grow your manufacturing business. We’ve picked out five ways that lean helps your business meet its goals.

Making great business profit is little comfort when what's left in your bank account doesn't reflect this. If you would like to increase the cashflow in your business, join us at our Cashflow [...]

Inland Revenue takes a tough stance on employers who ignore their PAYE obligations by treating employees as contractors. Make sure you are keeping good records and are clear on your obligations.

The tax rate for trusts will increase to 39% from 1 April 2024 – will this apply to your trust and what actions should you take if it does?

Provisional tax is income tax paid in advance of the end of the financial year, or paid as you go. And, it’s important to get it right. We’ll help work out what’s best for you and your business.

Some taxpayers are subject to use of money interest (UOMI) when they don’t pay their tax, pay late or underpay. Make sure you have a broad idea of your likely tax commitments in advance. We are [...]

For builders and tradies, there could be a slowdown ahead in the construction sector. Now’s your chance to think about strategies to help your business survive – and thrive – if times get tough.

Fringe Benefit Tax is one of the trickier areas of day-to-day taxes for businesses. We can help you understand the complete costs of those perks and look at options.

If you are a small business in New Zealand, you may be eligible for Government support, in the form of grants, mentoring or low-cost business advice. Talk to us.

If your business has been affected by flooding or Cyclone Gabrielle, you may be eligible for support packages. We can help you find out what’s available and apply for funding.

Top tips for Xero users with bank reconciliation

Weathering the storm? Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. We can help with strategies for healthy cash flow, so you can continue to thrive.

With inflation pressure, supply chain issues, and bank support getting harder to access, keeping tabs on your cashflow is more important than ever.

Giving is good! Donations not only help the charities that receive them, but they can boost your happiness and provide you with tax credits.

We want everyone in our community to have a magical Christmas, which is why we're collecting presents for our local marae to distribute to whānau who may not otherwise be able to afford to buy [...]

In this complimentary webinar, Robertson Bixley Director Rodney Guy will show you practical and proven ways to attract and retain team members.

Whether you want more money to enjoy your desired lifestyle, more time for your family or friends, or less stress, in this webinar Robertson Bixley Director Nick Bixley shares the three business [...]

What you need to know about the Cost of Living Allowance.

There have been a number of updates of late in relation to both the governance and reporting requirements of Trusts as a result of the The Trust Act 2019. Here's what you need to know.

The Robertson Bixley team is looking forward to welcoming a new BAS Accountant on board. Is it you?

After more than fifty years, our founding partner Selwyn Robertson is hanging up his hat.

Inland Revenue has announced that they will be taking a deeper look into the business activities of real estate agents. Because of this, here's what our real estate sector clients need to check;

In this complimentary webinar, Robertson Bixley Director Rodney Guy helps you understand the importance of creating and monitoring your personal budget, gain confidence to reflect on your spending [...]

A warm welcome to Nick Bixley, who joins Russell, Rodney and Fono as a Director.

March 31 is looming and now is the time to tidy up any loose ends so your accounts are ready for us come April. We've put together the following tips to help you out:

Here's where you will find the latest information on the Covid-19 support available for businesses.

In this complimentary webinar, Robertson Bixley Director Rodney Guy helps you understand why we'll always be busy, the mindsets needed to reclaim your time, how you can identify where time is being [...]

The events of the past two years have shone a light on what is important.  Now is the time to redefine success for you, your business, and your team, and to reset your plan to achieve this.

This session with Robertson Bixley Director Rodney Guy is about challenging you to do better in business so you can get the results you've never achieved.

In this webinar, Robertson Bixley Director Rodney Guy explains why you need to know your numbers, the difference between profit and cash, the key drivers of business value, protecting your assets, [...]

This topic might initially seem quite technical and daunting but tune in to the webinar below to learn how to better understand your balance sheet.

Here's what you need to know about paying tax when you sell a property.

Inland Revenue recently reminded their newsletter subscribers of the legal tests required to determine whether someone working for you is an independent contractor.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Fono Sosene to our leadership team. He joins Russell and Rodney as a Director.

Start-up business owner Rachel Subritzky knew early-on that our Business Development service would help her new business grow.