ACC refunds: Do you qualify?
About 300,000 business customers were charged incorrect ACC levies since 2002. Here’s how you can find out if you’re one of them.
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Running a business from home: What you need to know
Many New Zealand businesses operate from home. Here’s what to think about if you run a home-based business.
Be Cyber Smart and protect your online self
More and more of our personal information is online, and we need to think more about how we protect it. Check out tips from CERT NZ’s Cyber Smart week.
New Customs Act - what's changing
From 1 October 2018, Customs will have a new Act that may affect your business. If you deal with Customs, check if your business is impacted.
Talking about KiwiSaver with your staff
There's plenty you can tell your staff about KiwiSaver, and now the Financial Markets Authority has resources that can help answer questions in more detail.
Is accounting software right for you?
Accounting software has the potential to change the way a small business operates, but it’s not for everyone. Here’s what you should consider.
Hiring your first employee
If there’s constantly more demand for your product or service than you can provide, it might be time to consider hiring your first employee.
Looking after your employees
A health and wellbeing policy is an excellent way to build a positive and healthy workplace. Use our tool to create one for your business.
How to keep your website safe
If your website is compromised, it can cause big problems for your business. CERT has tips on how to protect this important business asset.
Company, sole trader or partnership? What should your business be?
Three quick questions and you’re on your way to choosing your business structure.
Insulate your investment
New legislation requiring landlords to insulate their rental properties comes into force on 1 July 2019. Here’s what you need to know.
Payday filing: Your questions, answered
Last month’s article about payday filing generated a lot of questions and feedback. We’ve worked with Inland Revenue to bring you some answers.
Your ideas are worth protecting
Your intellectual property – your ideas – are valuable and key to your competitive advantage. IPONZ has new resources to help you protect them.
What you need to know about your ACC invoice
Everyone in New Zealand who’s in business has to pay ACC levies, which cover the cost of injuries caused by accidents. This year's invoices are coming soon.
Get ready for payday filing
Since 1 April 2018, employers have been able to file payroll information every payday. Payday filing will be compulsory from 1 April 2019.
Managing mental health in the workplace
As an employer or manager, you know your people are essential to the success of your business. Supporting them when they need it is really important.
If you can’t back it up, don’t say it
A new video from the Commerce Commission gives tips for traders on false, misleading or unsubstantiated claims and how to avoid making them.
Is your business export ready?
If you’re not exporting yet, but are serious about getting it right from the start, Export Essentials workshops can help you prepare and build a strong pathway
More about pay-as-you-earn provisional tax, and your questions, answered
The deadline to pay provisional tax using the Accounting Income Method (AIM) is June 28. Make sure you file before then, or you’ll miss out until 2019.
Change to paid parental leave: What it means for your business
From 1 July 2018, the number of weeks a parent can receive government-funded parental leave payments increases from 18 weeks to 22 weeks.