Five ways to boost income during the post-holiday lull
While industries like tourism and hospitality thrive over summer, many businesses face a slowdown after Christmas and New Year’s. Sound familiar? These five tips can help keep your revenue flowing. 1. Seasonal promotions Extend offers beyond Christmas to capture keen summer shoppers. Post-holiday sales and exclusive discounts keep customers engaged and drive ongoing sales. 2. […]
How to keep payroll smooth over the summer break
The Christmas season can bring payroll headaches, but knowing the rules will help you stay compliant. Annual leave: Legally, employees are entitled to four weeks of paid leave each year, so set clear deadlines for leave requests to prevent last-minute staffing issues. Holiday pay: You must pay employees for public holidays if they fall on […]
Finish the year right with these five financial must-do’s
As the year draws to a close, you may find yourself juggling the tasks of wrapping up operations while preparing for the year ahead. To help ensure a solid start to 2025, here’s a list of key financial tasks to tick off before the break. Chase up outstanding invoices The holiday season can bring unexpected […]
12 tips to boost your Christmas sales
Kiwi shoppers spent billions in the lead-up to Christmas last year — up 4.9% — and this year is set to be even bigger. Preparing your online store now is crucial to maximise the season’s potential. 1. Get your website ready Make sure your website can handle a surge in traffic by compressing images, streamlining […]
