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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.
Do your business a favour: ONECheck it
Check business names, trade marks, web domains and now social media usernames in one simple search with the new and improved ONECheck.
How small businesses can use tech to be more productive
Technology offers huge opportunities for all businesses – not just the big ones. There are many ways you can use tech to help you work smarter, not harder.
Anti-money laundering law change
Real estate agents, conveyancers, and many lawyers and accountants must meet new rules to detect and prevent money laundering and financing terrorism.
Have overseas accounts? What you need to know
If you have an account with an offshore financial institution, information about your overseas investments will soon be shared with Inland Revenue.
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Round-up of 2018 law changes
From payday reporting to minimum wage and rules around parental leave, here’s a summary of what’s new and what’s changed.
2018 government roadshow: Connect with experts
Talk directly with the government agencies you deal with most at one of 12 small business roadshow events around the country.
Important tax changes
Whether you’re a sole trader, contractor or employer, there are a number of important tax changes you need to know about. Check out how they apply to you.
New Zealand Business Performance Panel launched
This week Small Business Minister Stuart Nash launched the New Zealand Business Performance Panel, a resource to help Kiwis improve their management practices.