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Tools and advice from across government to save you time and help make your business a success
News for business
See our regular updates for small businesses from across government about new services, law changes and more.
Starting a business?
There’s a lot to think about when you’re starting a business, and it can seem overwhelming – but our tips, tools, visual guides and case studies can help.
Pay-as-you-earn provisional tax
From April 2018, small businesses can choose a new pay-as-you-earn provisional tax option.
Is your business name available?
Use ONECheck to see if your business name, web domain, trade mark and social media usernames are available — it only takes one search.
Start-up business plan template (used on tools and templates)
Don't let the name fool you. This template is useful any time you need a full and thorough business plan.
Customise it to suit — this could mean adding in extra sections, or cutting out ones that you don't need.
Plan for your business
Tips, tools and visual guides to build and test your skills. These will help fine-tune your business — and make life easier and better for everyone.
Find out how to ID your assets, steer clear of risks, and use planning and stats to grow.
Hiring and managing staff
Tips and tools to help you hire staff with confidence and managing people day-to-day. Check the visual guides, quizzes and the free Employment Agreement Builder.
Find out who to hire and when, how to interview and the costs of taking people on.