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Giving back as a business mentor
If you’ve got experience in business, there are others out there who want to learn from you.
If you’ve got experience in business, there are others out there who want to learn from you.
Finding the right support for you and your business can make a big difference. We outline the options so you can make the right decision.
New healthy homes standards for rental properties will improve heating, insulation, ventilation, and drainage, reduce moisture, and stop draughts.
If you’re a sole trader, get your NZBN now to show your business is credible and to share your details easily.
When Inland Revenue says your business is to be audited, be prepared and don’t panic. You may even come out with a tax rebate.
Having a flexible workforce has benefits both for employees, and for your business. Here’s why these arrangements make good business sense.
You sell the odd hand-knitted scarf to friends, or maybe you sell your knitwear every week at local markets. Is this a hobby, or a business?
Three quick questions and you’re on your way to choosing your business structure.
This week Small Business Minister Stuart Nash launched the New Zealand Business Performance Panel, a resource to help Kiwis improve their management practices.
The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is a globally unique identifier, available to all Kiwi businesses, including sole traders.
Setting up a franchise can be time-consuming and costly – but the benefits can make it worthwhile. We look at what it takes to set up a successful franchise.
You can claim the cost of many daily expenses when travelling for work. If the trip is part business, part holiday, you can only claim work-related expenses.
Hi-tech cameras and round-the-clock guards are beyond the reach of many shop owners. Here are ways you and any staff can protect your business and stay safe.
A law change means tenancy agreements must be in writing. Here’s what you can and can’t include — plus details of new rules for insulation and fire alarms.
If you regularly sell online, you are “in trade”. This means paying tax and complying with consumer laws.
Many businesses collect personal information about customers or employees. Find out your privacy responsibilities with a new 30-minute training module.
If you think KiwiSaver isn’t for you because you’re self-employed, you’re probably missing out on thousands of dollars in government contributions.
If you’re an employer, it pays to understand the different obligations you have to employees and to contractors — there are costs to getting things wrong.
If landlords or suppliers ask for your personal guarantee — a common business practice — your house or other personal assets might be on the line.
Getting paid is essential for business success, so don’t let unpaid invoices and debts build up. These tips will help you keep the cash flowing. Find out how...