Government help
The Government has been working to improve the New Zealand business environment. Find out what changes they’ve made and how these may affect your business.
Whether you're just starting out, or growing an existing business, there are tools and services to help your business thrive in challenging times.
If you employ 50 or more staff your business may be eligible to take part in the Job Support Scheme, also known as the 9-day fortnight. The Scheme provides an allowance to supplement the income of employees who have agreed to reduce their working hours for up to six months. Read this article for more information and find out how to apply.
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Recent law changes may make it easier for you to manage your cash flow and reduce compliance costs. The small and medium sized business tax assitance package includes changes to provisional tax, GST, tax for employers, use of money interest and deducting legal expenditure.
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You can hire new staff on a trial period of up to 90 days if you employ 19 or fewer people. This means, if you dismiss a new employee within their trial period they’ll be unable to take a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal. Read this article to find out what your rights and responsibilities are during trial periods, including recording the trial period in the written employment agreement you sign with your employee.
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A pandemic will affect your business, your staff and your customers – just how much depends on the severity of the pandemic and how well prepared you are. Successful planning will involve talking with staff in your business and with suppliers and customers. Find out what you can do to prepare and respond to the health and business risks created by an influenza pandemic.
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