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Websites and e-commerce

More and more businesses are successfully using the internet as a promotion and sales channel and moving into e-commerce. This is an introduction to developing and maintaining a website and doing business online.

Using e-commerce to gain an advantage

E-commerce is the process of selling and buying goods and services via the internet. Find out how e-commerce can be used in your business to create a competitive advantage, and why you need to market your website both online and offline.

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Website tools to look for when developing your website

Before you develop your website it’s useful to know what website tools to look for. These include tools for managing website content, customers, orders and marketing activities.

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Developing and maintaining a website Opens in a new window

The internet is a powerful medium for attracting customers and expanding your business - not just in New Zealand but worldwide. The internet gives you a 24 hour global shop-front. Find out how to set up and maintain a website, the options and methods for producing an e-commerce website, and the rewards of having your business online.

This information is brought to you by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

E-business success stories Opens in a new window

This case study will show you how a New Zealand business has opened the door to new business and customers by developing an e-business.

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What you should know before registering your domain name Opens in a new window

A domain name uniquely identifies your business on the internet. Find out how to protect your domain name, why you should register your domain name, ownership, and your obligations to managing your domain name.

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Registering a .nz domain name Opens in a new window

If you’re looking at creating a website you’ll need to choose and register a domain name for your site. These FAQs cover how to register a .nz domain name, your rights and responsibilities, the .nz domain name system, and finding and choosing a registrar.

This information is brought to you by Domain Name Commission (DNC)

Making it easy for your customers to buy online

To be an effective selling tool, an e-commerce website must be designed with your customers in mind. Is it easy to move around your site, find information and complete a purchase? Here are ten tips to help you develop or review your website, and increase online sales.

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Online marketing

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The internet opens up new opportunities for your business to market and sell its products or services and interact with customers. Online trading, e-newsletters and online support are some of the ways businesses are harnessing the power of the internet. This is an introduction to online marketing.

E-commerce and tax

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Currently there are no separate provisions within the income tax laws that deal directly with e-commerce, but New Zealand businesses generating income from selling goods and services online, are liable for New Zealand income tax. This is a general introduction to e-commerce and tax.

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