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In our latest edition of Business Adviser, we issue a word of warning about tax implications for Airbnb owners; find out how Not for Profits can turn financial statements into an effective communication tool and we provide some recommendations for business leaders to increase gender diversity. We also discuss how a potential shortage of skilled workers in New Zealand is posing a threat to business optimism.

An increasing number of property investors are steering away from the traditional landlord model and favouring short term accommodation in the ‘sharing economy’.

Whether you want to communicate your organisation’s purpose and objectives, or to attract new sources of funding, your annual financial statements are a powerful tool for telling your story, but all too often the opportunity for making an impact is lost.

With significant values at stake, negotiating the completion mechanism and Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) can be the difference between a successful and unsuccessful transaction. We believe there is a smarter way to get deals done, where parties take closer starting positions on non-contentious areas and tackle contentious areas earlier in the deal process. This report identifies market best practice around the world by obtaining the views of 563 respondents from over 400 different organisations in 13 countries. Download your copy to discover the key themes identified by our international survey respondents.

In our latest issue of Business Adviser, we discuss the Government’ Research and Development Tax Credit regime and shed some light on the benefits of a public private partnership to improve our public health system. We also look at the need for development of New Zealand’s zombie towns as an alternative to the country’s main centres. For all these stories and more, download your issue now.

The compromises of the Labour-led government’s first budget was a sign of the consultation required in a coalition, says Grant Thornton’s Greg Thompson.

The Budget’s R&D spend looks less than futuristic, says Grant Thornton’s Greg Thompson.

Budget 2018: If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a tax, says Grant Thornton’s Dan Lowe.

The health sector needs significant investment, but where is that money going to come from? In our series analysing Budget 2018, Grant Thornton’s Pam Newlove says the government needs to look to the private sector.

What might the 2018 Budget deliver on regional economic development, and how will it intersect with our largest city? In the first piece in a series analysing Budget 2018, Grant Thornton’s Murray Brewer casts his eye over the options and opportunities.

In our first issue of the year, we set the scene for 2018 with an economic update based on findings from our latest International Business Report; you can also find out what could be expected from the Tax Working Group, and if social enterprise is the right move for your Not for Profit. For these stories and more, download your issue.

To social enterprise, or not to social enterprise: that is the question.

Budget 2018: Budget Policy Statement

In the latest edition of Business Adviser, we look at industry and social issues highlighted in our New Zealand Relationship Property Report and glimpse into the future by discussing New Zealand’s positive outlook amid reduced global profitability expectations. We also discuss some key steps to assess your firm’s corporate culture. For these stories and more, download your issue.

The New Zealand Relationship Property Survey 2017 is based on the views of nearly 400 family law practitioners. It is one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind

There are a growing number of mature medical practice owners who should be thinking about how they will exit their businesses. Bringing in the next generation to take over a legacy often presents challenges that threaten a successful transition.