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Financial Management Tips for Construction Business in Uncertain Times
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The construction sector in New Zealand is no stranger to turbulence. Market swings, rising material costs, labour shortages, interest rate hikes, and unpredictable project delays can put immense pressure on even the strongest firms. For small and medium-sized businesses, the challenge is clear: how do you balance the need to grow with the discipline to…
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What Capitalism Got Wrong, and How Small Businesses Can Do Better
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Let’s face it, the version of capitalism we’ve inherited is overdue for a rethink. While capitalism has powered innovation, lifted economies, and rewarded risk takers, it has also driven a culture that prizes profit over wellbeing, speed over sustainability, and competition over community. The traditional narrative rewards whoever grows fastest, extracts the most, and dominates…
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5 Major Spending Habits That Can Quietly Drain Your Wallet
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When managing personal finances, most people concentrate on the big-ticket items: income, mortgage payments, and major bills. However, it’s often everyday spending habits that slowly chip away at your financial well-being. These seemingly minor spending habits, if left unchecked, can quietly drain your wallet, eat into your savings, and reduce your ability to plan for…
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Covid-19 Resurgence Support Payment (RSP)
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On 17 February 2021 the Government activated the Covid Resurgence Support Payment. Eligible businesses will be able to apply for the payment from next Tuesday, 23 February 2021. The RSP was announced before Christmas as part of the Government’s COVID support initiatives for businesses with reduced revenue due to COVID alert level increases. To be…