finance

Learn to prosper from your annual financial accounts [finance]

2009-07-01T17:54:00+01:00

The government has published this year’s budget along with its annual accounts. An army of bureaucrats worked on the documents, covering a raft of activities

Packaging crisis watch – sales plummet by 20% [finance]

2009-06-16T15:56:00+01:00

Packaging is taking a major hit from the global financial crisis and the drop in business and consumer demand, but Asia is set to fare better than most, reports Stuart Hoggard

Risk and cashflow management covered in workshops [finance]

2009-06-15T06:50:00+01:00

Printing Industries says its national programme of workshops organised to help the printing and associated industries more effectively manage the current global economic downturn have received widespread industry endorsement.

Small business to get tax reprieve as govt provides payment breaks [finance]

2009-06-11T04:50:00+01:00

Printers with turnovers of less than $2m will be eligible for the government’s latest business incentive to help the nation ride out the economic storm, with a host of tax breaks now available.

Where’s the cash to buy kit? [finance]

2009-05-25T16:39:00+01:00

Financier John Dennis says the success of the new 30 per cent Capital Allowance depends on funding availability, but as banks exit the market, or tighten down the hatches, accessing the moolah needed to buy the kit may prove difficult

Watch out for opportunities [finance]

2009-04-27T15:43:00+01:00

Squeezing ourselves through each month of this current credit crunch, we find agreement on one point. Economists, employers, employees and financial pundits concur that uncertainty remains the constant feature of the new world economic order. According to one economist, however, that’s a good reason for us to prepare for the more predictable times ahead

Improve your cash flow now [finance]

2009-04-25T15:03:00+01:00

As printing businesses strive to put more black ink than red ink on their own ledgers, many discover that keeping things under control also means keeping count of the cash flow. David Underwood discusses what we need to know, and to do, about cash flow in business

PrintNZ is looking forward [finance]

2009-04-09T13:48:00+01:00

With the business pages and our customers telling us the country is currently in recession, businesses in the print industry are looking at ways to cut costs and survive in tough economic conditions

Help safeguard your business with smart family planning [finance]

2009-03-05T13:24:00+01:00

Relationship disputes involving Court action often lead to problems associated with tracing financial assets related to business. David Underwood discusses how careful planning can mitigate these problems, helping to avoid unnecessary difficulties and anxiety

The economy stumbles [finance]

2009-02-03T12:36:00+01:00

We now find ourselves officially in the middle of a recession, wondering how we got here and how will we get out? Seeking explanations, we spoke to one of our top economists

Digital newspaper printing – a future application? [finance]

2008-11-07T13:55:08+01:00

Among the more interesting demonstrations at the recent drupa exhibition was the digital printing of newspapers, says Andrew Tribute

Specialty imaging: preventing fraud [finance]

2008-11-07T13:26:55+01:00

Protecting sensitive documents from unauthorised duplication is a growing concern. Counterfeit copies of documents like coupons, tickets, and invoices can have serious financial impact

Doomsday - is the end nigh? [finance]

2008-11-07T13:18:42+01:00

It is a while since I have seen photos of placard carriers with banners predicting that the end of the world is here. From recent media reports one would have to think that it was all over bar the shouting. We have actually had all the shouting but the world is still revolving, daylight saving is here and summer is coming

Greed does not lead to Happiness [finance]

2008-11-05T12:51:00+01:00

Oh, the mortal sins of man. As we all watch helplessly on the sidelines of the global financial crisis, navel gazing and pondering what we have done to deserve revisiting a time akin to the Great Depression, it is pure and simple greed that has caused the chaos that Main Street will be left to pick up the tab for

Saving for retirement [finance]

2008-08-25T15:09:00+01:00

In his last article, David Underwood briefly mentioned the need to save for retirement. This month he advises that it would be unwise to depend on government superannuation

The Budget [finance]

2008-06-23T01:54:00+01:00

I was delighted with the Budget as my only forecast proved to be spot on. What was it? Simply that any tax cuts would apply before the election.

Equipment finance [finance]

2008-06-18T00:38:51+01:00

As the aftershocks of drupa subside, the desire to upgrade equipment and plant becomes a necessity. But where do you start?

Eight tips for business planning before June 30 and Super checklist [finance]

2008-06-08T17:21:20+01:00

Brendan Campbell says there are eight key areas that printshop owners should consider before the end of the financial year:

Review your personal tax situation before June 30 [finance]

2008-06-08T07:05:10+01:00

There are still a number of ways that people can reduce their taxable income before the end of the financial year, says Andrew Burns.

Investing for children – trusts and companies [finance]

2008-04-29T06:48:09+01:00

In past issues, we looked at some basic strategies for investing on behalf of children. As a result we have had queries from readers about the use of trusts or companies as suitable long term investment vehicles for their children says Bill Nussbaum.

Surviving and growing in a tight credit market – 10 tips for small businesses [finance]

2008-04-27T12:58:00+01:00

As small businesses brace for an economic slowdown, keeping a watch on cash flow is the answer to growth and sustainability, according to global business finance provider, and factoring company Bibby Financial Services.

Making the most of your money [finance]

2008-04-23T09:08:36+01:00

David Underwood explains how you can tilt the odds in your favour when looking at investing.

Tax consequences of a bequest [finance]

2008-04-23T06:38:12+01:00

A home is one of the largest and most valuable assets that people leave in their will. Most homes are exempt from capital gains tax (CGT) but there are traps for the unwary says Craig Kenman.

Surviving and growing in a tight credit market - 10 tips for small businesses [finance]

2008-04-16T18:00:00+01:00

Stay ahead of CGT [finance]

2008-02-22T18:51:14+01:00

Keep under the $6m asset limit for small business and you will realise CGT concessions, says Peter Bembrick.

Be in shape for 2008 [finance]

2008-01-09T04:52:02+01:00

The prospects for business in 2008 are good, but if your financial house isn’t in order, you might not be around to take advantage of it.

Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats you! [finance]

2008-01-09T02:41:49+01:00

Hoggard looks at how foreign investors are getting their paws into the Asian market without being eaten alive.

Finding the right financial fit [finance]

2007-11-08T13:00:00+01:00

The current problems with the finance industry shouldn’t scare printers away from finance companies. Just make sure you do your homework.

Look back to look forward [finance]

2006-06-13T07:00:00+01:00

Taking a few days out to review the past year’s successes and failures can save you a fortune – or help make one – in the year to come

Keeping the score [finance]

2006-04-18T07:00:00+01:00

Not everything you have heard about financial forecasts is correct. David Underwood argues that approximate and prompt beats exact and slow