http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.accounted4.co.nz en-us Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:34:53 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/168269/what-does-a-rise-in-the-official-cash-rate-mean-for-your-business/ On 8 July 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee agreed to increase the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.50% from the previous rate of 2.25%. This increase to the official Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) rate came in reaction to a global drop in oil prices.But what is the OCR? And how will a rise to a 2.50% rate affect your small business?The OCR is a key economic tool that’s used to influence the overall level of interest rates in the economy. The OCR sets the rate of interest... Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:06:29 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post168269 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/167974/how-much-should-you-pay-yourself/ Being the boss means you get to make all the big decisions about your business – including how much to pay yourself in wages, salary or drawings.As the owner, you might need to underpay yourself in the early stages of building your business, so you can reinvest the profits. But your time is valuable – and you need enough money to pay the bills. So how can you find the right level of pay? It has to be enough to keep the mortgage paid, while also building a thriving business.If you’re trying... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:49:13 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post167974 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/167812/plain-english-guide-to-cashflow/ Why is cashflow so central to good financial management? Here's our plain english guide.... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:58:00 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post167812 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/167458/how-to-push-forward-when-business-confidence-is-low/ “Business confidence lifted 21 points in May, but at +10 it is still well down on levels prevailing before the Middle East conflict.”ANZ Business Outlook survey, May 2026The mid-2026 ANZ Business Outlook surveys show it’s been a volatile year for Kiwi enterprises. Following a sharp plunge in business confidence in March and April – mainly due to global trade disruptions – confidence has staged a modest recovery to +10 in May 2026.But with confidence still low, what can your NZ small bu... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:16:07 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post167458 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/167199/featured-client--stihl-cambridge/ For more than 20 years, Stihl Shop Cambridge has been helping locals keep their homes, farms, and businesses running with quality outdoor power equipment, expert advice, and reliable servicing.As a proudly locally owned and operated business, Stihl Shop Cambridge has grown alongside the Cambridge community. In 2007, Rod took over the business from his parents alongside business partner Grant Yearbury, continuing the family legacy while building on the strong reputation the business had already e... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:01:22 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post167199 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/167172/featured-partner--paysauce/ PaySauce makes it simple for small business owners to manage their payroll. Whether you're running a café, managing a job site, or have been in the milking shed since 5 am, the last thing you want to be doing at the end of the day is to chase timesheets and enter spreadsheets. And it doesn't have to be. PaySauce brings pay calculations, PAYE filing, KiwiSaver, and employee payments together in one place, so you can get on with running your business.As a small business owner, you’ve got enough... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:33:36 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post167172 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/167103/get-to-know-larissa/ Larissa joined Accounted4 in 2020, moving to Cambridge when she started with the firm. She is now a Senior Accounting Manager, working alongside Geoff and Jamie.Having grown up on a dairy farm in Matamata, Larissa has a strong connection to the rural sector and a particular passion for agri accounting. She enjoys helping clients achieve their goals and building trusted relationships.Larissa moved into accounting after starting her career as a pharmacist and has never looked back. She enjoys the ... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post167103 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/167105/a4-at-the-building-business-capability-programme/ Turning Numbers into Better Business DecisionsPresented by Accounted4Date: July 30, 2026Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM NZSTMany business owners work hard to grow revenue, but fewer have confidence in what their numbers are actually telling them. This practical workshop is designed to help SME owners, managers and emerging leaders better understand the financial drivers behind business performance and use that knowledge to make stronger operational and strategic decisions.Through p... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:25:47 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post167105 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/167099/supporting-and-celebrating-cambridge-this-july/ At Accounted4, we're proud to be part of a business community that is passionate, connected, and committed to making Cambridge an even better place to live and work. July has been filled with opportunities to celebrate local success, strengthen relationships, and support causes that make a real difference.... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:26 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post167099 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/post/167097/team-news--july/ A big welcome back to Alex Lamont, our Client Services Manager, who has returned from parental leave – it’s so good to have her back with the team.... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:35:30 +1200 http://www.accounted4.co.nz/blog/#post167097