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Leafcutter Business Support has partnered with Mint Charitable Trust since 2021, providing grant writing, funding strategy and bookkeeping support. Together, the work has secured more than $350,000 in funding while strengthening financial systems and internal capability.

Ongoing bookkeeping support for Airmax Refrigeration, providing reconciliations, financial oversight and structured systems that reduce office pressure.

Xero is one of the most popular bookkeeping tools in New Zealand and for good reason. It keeps your finances organised, helps you meet compliance requirements, and gives you real-time insights into how your business is performing. But many small businesses and not-for-profits only scratch the surface of what Xero can do. At Leafcutter Business Support, we work in Xero every day, and we’ve pulled together our top tips that will save you time, reduce errors, and make your bookk

FACT: Whether you’re a small business, contractor, or self-employed, you need to hold on to tax records — for at least seven years, — so you can pass them to Inland Revenue if are audited. Record Keeping Checklist You may decide to do your business accounts yourself or delegate the task. Either way, it is your responsibility to know what records you need to keep. These may include: invoices receipts wage books petty cash banking records vehicle log books asset registers and d

To ensure that you're not missing out on opportunities to streamline your business, thus giving you more time to work on new developments, or even just some more free time! Tip #1 - Make your business more efficient by PICKING THE RIGHT SOFTWARE! Leveraging efficiency by using the right software and committing to implementing it properly will streamline your systems and processes. Thus, ultimately saving your business time, money and frustration. Choosing the right (cloud-ba

Are you spending hours chasing invoices from customers who take ages to pay? Does payroll make you go cross-eyed? Perhaps you find yourself wondering what your bank account balance is more frequently than you should? If you are struggling to keep on top of your day-to-day financial administration and record-keeping, then now might be the time to think about outsourcing your bookkeeping. Outsourcing frees up your time so that you can focus on the key areas of your business. M