NZ Business Guide to Summer Holiday Leave & Closedown Tips
The holiday break is coming fast. Here’s how to prepare your business for a smooth, stress-free summer shutdown.
IRD Steps Up Tax Debt Recovery in 2025: What You Need to Know
The IRD is intensifying efforts to recover overdue tax debt in 2025. Find out what this means for your business and how to stay ahead before it’s too late.
New Zealand’s Holidays Act Overhaul: How Sick Leave and Annual Leave Are Changing
Learn what the 2025 Employment Leave Act means for employees, employers, and payroll.
Taking Card Payments in NZ Is About to Get Cheaper for Businesses
New rules from the Commerce Commission and Government will make taking card payments more affordable in New Zealand. Here’s what lower interchange fees and a ban on surcharges mean for your business.
Business Workshops for Business Owners
Feeling stuck in your business? Traktion’s Business Workshops give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools to plan, grow, and succeed.
What a cut to the Official Cash Rate means for your business
What’s the real impact of this drop in the OCR? We’ve got the pros and cons for your small business.
Protect Yourself from Unexpected Tax Audit Costs with Audit Insurance
Protect yourself from the cost of IRD audits with audit insurance. Audit Shield covers the professional fees so you’re not caught out by surprise tax reviews.
Budget 2025: What It Means for NZ Businesses
Budget 2025 was delivered on 22 May with a strong focus on investment into NZ infrastructure — wondering what this means for your business?
A Business Budget and Why You Need One
We believe having a budget is essential for business success.
A solid budget isn’t just a financial tool — it’s the foundation for smarter decisions, clearer goals, and real business growth.
Minimum Wage Increase
Minimum Wage is Increasing on 1 April 2025 – Is Your Business Ready?
The Key to Business Success: A Solid Business Plan
Our Business Planning Workshop is designed to equip you with a practical, Business Plan that acts as a roadmap to guide your business towards success.
Why we ask questions at tax time
Our purpose is to keep you tax-compliant and put you in the best possible tax position!
Are you prepared for tax time?
Tax season is the perfect opportunity to get ahead! It’s important to take some time to reflect on what’s worked well so far and plan for a future that’s even more successful. Even the smallest change can result in tax savings.
Your Business Plan: The Roadmap to Success
A business without a plan is like a ship without a rudder. Our guide outlines the key benefits of a solid business plan and how it keeps you on course for success.
Streamline Your Business with Traktion’s HR Solutions
Traktion is thrilled to announce the launch of our Human Resources (HR) services! We’re here to help streamline your business operations, optimise team performance, and support your growth with tailored HR solutions.
Christmas Holiday Season Expenses
The holiday season is a time for giving, celebrating, and showing appreciation to your employees and clients. For businesses, this often means extra expenses—but did you know that many of these costs could be tax-deductible?
How does a Shareholder Current Account work?
A Shareholder Current Account is a record of transactions between a company and its shareholders. Let’s explain how it works.
What is a Shareholder Current Account (SCA)?
An SCA can be a bit of a mind-bender because you have to keep in mind that the company isn’t you!
What business expenses can I claim?
It’s in every business owner’s best interest to track and claim all of their expenses. After all, the higher your expenses, the lower your profit. That means less tax to pay.
Can My Business Own My Car?
Should you bring a personal vehicle into your business? Surprisingly, it’s sometimes better if you don’t!