Award-Winning Advice: New Bootcamp Flex & Key Business Updates

TAEL Recognised as Finalists in Four Australasian Advisory Awards

We're incredibly proud to share that TAEL Business Advisors has been named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 AIM (Advisory in Motion) Awards, with Natasha McDowall also recognised as a finalist for Advisor of the Year.

The four nominations include:

• Innovation Award
• Advisory Firm of the Year
• Three Freedoms Award
• Advisor of the Year (Natasha McDowall)

While recognition is always appreciated, we're most proud of what these nominations represent: our commitment to helping business owners create greater time freedom, financial freedom and peace of mind through practical advice, accountability and support.

Thank you to our clients, team and referral partners for being part of the journey.

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Introducing Business Bootcamp Flex

Following feedback from business owners who wanted the benefits of our Business Bootcamp without the intensive short-term time commitment, TAEL has launched Business Bootcamp Flex.

This new format spreads the programme over several months, giving business owners the time, support and accountability needed to implement meaningful improvements and achieve lasting results.

Business Bootcamp Flex is designed to help you achieve greater:

✅ Time Freedom through clearer priorities and reduced firefighting.

✅ Financial Freedom through a better understanding of business performance, cashflow and profit drivers.

✅ Peace of Mind through improved planning, accountability and confidence in your business decisions.

Over six structured sessions, you'll work alongside a dedicated advisor to develop a practical business plan, strengthen financial management, improve cashflow, identify key business risks, and implement strategies that drive sustainable growth.

To make the programme more accessible, we've also introduced a flexible payment option of $625 + GST per month for four months.

Places in our inaugural Business Bootcamp Flex group are limited.

👉 Register your interest today and take the first step towards building a more profitable, resilient and rewarding business.

Details

Starts: 1st September - Tuesday 2pm
Delivered in small groups online
Support and follow‑up included

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Click here to register

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Xero Subscription Price Changes from 1 October 2026

Xero has announced subscription price increases for New Zealand customers effective from 1 October 2026. The changes affect both partner and business plans, with increases across Ledger, Cashbook, Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive and Ultimate subscriptions. Businesses using Xero Payroll on Ultimate plans with more than 10 employees will also see an increase in the per-employee payroll charge.

At TAEL, we wanted to give our clients advance notice so there are no surprises when future Xero subscription invoices are issued. If you have any questions about how these changes may affect your business or would like to discuss whether your current Xero plan remains the best fit for your needs, please get in touch with our team.

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Fathom Pricing Update

Fathom has advised that it will be increasing its subscription pricing from September 2026. The increase has been attributed to ongoing investment in product development, platform enhancements, AI-powered features, forecasting improvements, and continued integration with accounting software providers.

If your business currently uses Fathom for reporting, forecasting, or management insights, you may notice an increase in your subscription costs from your next billing cycle following September 2026.

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Upcoming Changes to Employment Leave Rules

The Government has passed the new Employment Leave Act, which will replace the Holidays Act 2003 and introduce significant changes to how employee leave is calculated and managed. Key changes include leave accruing in hours rather than days, leave entitlements building from an employee's first day of work, new rules for casual and additional hours, and increased flexibility to cash up annual leave. While the changes are not expected to take effect until 2028, employers should start familiarising themselves with the new requirements and be prepared for future updates to payroll systems, employment agreements, and leave policies.

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Important Tax Dates

The TAEL 2026 Tax Calendars are available to download from our website here or you can collect one from the office. 

Upcoming Tax Dates: 

28 August 2026

• 2 Monthly GST Return Filing and Payment date (Period June & July)

28 October 2026

• The 1st Instalment of 2027 Provisional Tax is due for payment to the IRD for 6-monthly GST registered entities
• 2 Monthly GST Return Filing and Payment date (Period August)

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If you have any questions or concerns for us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

From

THE TAEL TEAM

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