Sidekick Dunedin

19/10/2026

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Cameron is a straight shooter. He’ll tell you what you should be taking note of in this economy… and what noise you can cut out.

And with the election looming, we’re sure he’ll have a lot to say about the impacts of various campaign promises too!

Click the post below to grab your tickets to Jandal-nomics this Thursday in Invercargill.

16/10/2026

We spend a big chunk of our lives at work, so it’d be pretty rubbish if you didn’t feel like you belonged there.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is ‘belonging matters’.

Belonging comes from connection… and that just happens to be one of our brand values.

So here’s a taste of how we connect across our group and within our local teams.

From our annual conference, Sidekick Squads and director catch-ups to office outings, industry events, sports, birthdays and morning teas… We make time to connect, celebrate wins and get to know each other beyond the day job.

Because People Driven Accounting starts with our own people.

And when people feel like they belong, their mental health improves, they’re more likely to stick around, work well together and genuinely care about the people they work with.

Business owners, you don’t need a special week to check in with your team. But if it’s been a while, make today the day.

05/10/2026

Who can benefit from tax pooling?
Short answer: pretty much everyone.

Whether you’re looking to reduce the cost of paying tax late, or just want more flexibility around when and how you pay your tax, tax pooling can be a useful tool for managing your business cashflow.

Sidekick CEO Ric caught up with Harry from TMNZ to dig into how it works, who can use it and where it could fit into your tax strategy.

Watch the full conversation with TMNZ here: https://youtu.be/_nkKYKnZr-U

If you’re interested in learning more about tax pooling and how it could work for your business, reach out to us, we'd love to help.

02/10/2026

They say you set the tone for your business, and they're not lying.

If you're showing up switched on, putting in the effort, and genuinely valuing your team, that's what they'll learn "normal" looks like.

Your standard becomes their standard.

30/09/2026

Please join me in welcoming Sidekick Flintoffs, Invercargill to the Sidekick family.

Flintoffs has been part of the Southland business community since 1994, and we’re stoked to have Jo Thomson, Jackie Palmer and their team joining the Sidekick family.

They’re still proudly local, still independently owned and operated, and now have the backing of the Sidekick group behind them.

Welcome to the group, Sidekick Flintoffs.

Read the full story and watch our interview with Jo and Jackie. 👇

Sidekick is growing and is now in Southland. Welcome to Sidekick Flintoffs, with Jo Thomson and Jackie Palmer joining Sidekick.

28/09/2026

Be. Do. Have.

Not the other way round. That's how habits stick and businesses grow.lt.

27/09/2026

Great bosses get overwhelmed sometimes, but they've learned how to reset.

They have rubbish days and feel the pressure just like anyone else. The difference is they've got outlets, people to talk to, things outside of work that recharge them.

That's what lets them show up for their team, even on the hard days.

24/09/2026

It’s time to start running your business, not letting your business run you.

70-hour weeks. Missed school pickups. Always "too busy" to actually enjoy what they built.

Is that success? Or is it just a harder job with more risk attached?

For lots of business owners, the point of owning a business is freedom. Time with your family. Doing the things you actually love. Not asking permission to pick up your kid or take a holiday.

Getting there isn't about working harder. It's usually about someone in your corner who can see what you can't. The leaks, the blind spots, the decisions you've been putting off.

If you're stuck in the "grind now, live later" trap and you're ready to actually close the gap between where you are and where you want to be, let's have a chat.

22/09/2026

Have you received this letter? IRD is cracking down on PAYE payments, so this one’s worth checking.

Employers whose annual PAYE and ESCT is $500,000 or more, are being sent letters reminding them that PAYE needs to be paid twice a month from 1 October 2026.

This rule isn't new, but IRD is cracking down on compliance, so now’s a good time to make sure your payroll and payment process are set up correctly.

We've broken down who this affects, the payment dates and what you need to do in our latest blog.

If your business is over the $500K threshold, have a read and talk to us if you're unsure what you need to change.

Read the blog here:

If your annual PAYE and ESCT is $500,000 or more, you need to pay PAYE twice a month. Here's what NZ businesses need to know from 1 October 2026.