Know your obligations for employee share schemes
If you provide shares to employees through an employee share scheme (ESS), it’s important you understand your tax obligations.
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Is it your time to shine on a standards development committee?
Standards don’t happen by accident – they’re the result of committees of industry users coming together to agree on good practice. Interested? Get involved.
Empowering Kiwi professionals in a changing landscape
In today’s fast-evolving job market, staying ahead means adapting to change and that applies to both businesses and employees. THRIVE is designed to help.
What to do when products are unsafe
You may need to undertake a product recall if a product you sell has safety concerns, falls short of a safety standard, or has caused injuries or near misses.
Five tips for a happy Father’s Day
If you’re planning special offers or promotions this Father's Day, follow our 5 essential tips to make sure your marketing is transparent and trustworthy.
Take climate action
The Climate Action Toolbox can help New Zealand businesses prepare for change, take climate action that’s tailored to their business, and see the benefits.
New guidance on trade marks that contain Māori elements
If you have Māori elements in your trade mark, make sure you’re carefully considering their use.
Get the right digital tools for your business
Book a no-cost, no-obligation consultation to set yourself up with the right digital devices for your business.
Personal income tax changes
If you employ people, make sure you are aware of changes to income tax from 31 July 2024, and further changes coming in April 2025.
Keeping your customers safe
As a small business owner, you play a crucial role in ensuring the products you sell are safe for consumers to use.
File on time: Income tax returns due 7 July
Find out whether you need to file and what recent changes may affect how you complete your income tax return for the tax year ended 31 March 2024.
Restrictions on the naming of food and beverage products
Some terms used to describe food, alcohol and other goods now have restrictions on their use. Find out what the changes mean for your business.
Get ready for changes to exporting to the European Union
Most New Zealand goods entering the EU will have tariffs removed entirely from 1 May, 2024.
5 tips for a happy Mother’s Day
Make sure your claims – from product descriptions to stock levels and delivery timeframes – are clear, accurate and substantiated.
Repaying debt: What are your options?
If you have unmanageable debt, support is available, whether you are a director, partner or sole trader.
Discover best practice with expert standards
Find collections of standards to help you build an efficient and safe environment for your business and customers.
Law change round-up
A new government means some changes to laws. We’ve summarised some of the important updates for small businesses.
Time to review your customer contracts
When you have customer contracts, they must be fair under the law. Now’s a good time to review yours.
Exporting gets easier with online application
It’s now easier than ever for businesses to apply to join Customs’ Secure Exports Scheme, which helps exporters save time and money at the border.
File on time: Tax returns due 7 July
Income tax returns are due by 7 July. Find out what you need to do.