John Smit says he owes his punctuality to being the son of a Dutchman. But it’s more than time management that allows him to run a successful accounting practice on his own.
Financial support for New Zealand families has increased thanks to the introduction of the Best Start tax credit and extension of paid parental leave.
An inexperienced entrepreneur may turn to those closest to them for funding – and there’s nothing wrong with that, but there is potential for conflict.
Juggling running a business and a family can put parents under strain, especially during the school holidays, but there are ways to make life easier.