News and features
Small Business Advisory Group report released
The report of the Small Business Advisory Group (SBAG) was released today, with eight recommendations for the Government to consider.
Getting your ESCT deductions right
From 1 April this year, employers must deduct ESCT from any cash contributions they make to employees’ KiwiSaver schemes, complying funds or other superannuation funds. This article guides you through the process.
Health and safety improves productivity in your business
Improve your business productivity with good health and safety policies.
Keep on top of important compliance dates with B-CAL
Compliance just got a lot easier thanks to the new Business.govt.nz Calendar – B-CAL. Find out how B-CAL can make your business life easier.
Presenters with hands-on Kiwi business experience wanted
If you have business capability experience and are keen to share your experience in a conference presentation, the World Business Capability Congress wants to hear from you.
Don’t become another statistic
Stephen Nicholas from Deloitte throws some practical questions at small business start-ups. See if you can answer them and find out if you’re on track for long-term success.
Using the PPSR to reduce your business risk
Did you know that not using the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) could expose your business to unnecessary risk?
Dealing with your banker
Even as the credit crunch continues to squeeze the supply of capital, dealing with your banker doesn’t have to be a nerve-racking experience. Richard McKnight from PwC explains why.
Peace of mind for employers
The Department of Labour’s Employment Agreement Builder is making it easier for employers to stay up to date with employment relations legislation.
ANZ Flying Start Business Plan competition 2012
Business.govt.nz is launching the second ANZ Flying Start Business Plan competition on 22 May, 2012.
Industry benchmarks can help improve business performance
Inland Revenue has published a new tool for businesses on its website to help small and medium enterprises assess and improve their performance.
Collective issues heating up
Industrial unrest appears to be on the rise of late and no situation better illustrates this than the dispute between the Maritime Union of New Zealand and the Ports of Auckland.
Hazardous Substances in the workplace
The Department of Labour is asking for input for its recently published draft policy statement on how it enforces the safe management of hazardous substances the workplace.
Support for business to start, manage and grow
Learn how government agencies can help you solve business problems.
When to expect income tax forms
April, the end of the financial year, is just around the corner so there’s never been a better time to check when you might be receiving your end-of-year income tax forms.
Implications of the financial reporting changes on small New Zealand entities
A number of significant changes to the way businesses currently prepare financial statements in New Zealand were announced by the Government last year.
Minimum wage increases from 1 April
An increase in the minimum wage rate comes into effect from the start of the new tax year on 1 April 2012.
The perils of poor process
Carrying out a fair process when dismissing employees is crucial to protecting your business from exposure to personal grievances.
Speed dating for small businesses
Get your foot in the door with government agencies at Meet the Buyer, taking place at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on Wednesday, May 9.
Nominations for the 2012 Green Ribbon Awards are now open
Know someone who deserves recognition for their conservation efforts? You’ve got until 23 March to get your nominations in for the 2012 Green Ribbon Awards.
Service improvements for Ministry of Economic Development
The Ministry of Economic Development is upgrading key parts of its website infrastructure to improve the reliability of its online services.
Time for a transition: Is it time to sell your business?
Planning how you’ll exit your business is as important as planning how to start or grow your business. Owen Gibson and Chris Leatham from PWC explain why.
Business Plan Competition to return in 2012
The 2012 Business.govt.nz Flying Start Business Plan Competition is taxiing for take-off now it has some major sponsors on board.
Workers and employers urged to keep safe during summer
The Department of Labour is reminding employers and workers to think about safety during summer.
