
It’s a wrap: Preparing your business for Christmas
The Christmas run-up can be frantic for small business owners. Here’s a quick guide to claiming Christmas expenses and rules relating to staff leave.
The Christmas run-up can be frantic for small business owners. Here’s a quick guide to claiming Christmas expenses and rules relating to staff leave.
What will you live on when you stop work or dial back on hours? Here’s how to make the most of your KiwiSaver as you get closer to dipping into this nest egg.
Cyber crime is rising and many businesses make these common mistakes. Take a self-assessment to see how your cyber protection stacks up — plus pick up tips.
Bakery and collision repair workshop workers face a high level of work and health-related risks. They’re now included in WorkSafe’s Around the Block tool.
Common email addresses, eg Paradise and Clear, will not work after 30 November. Follow these steps to keep your business running smoothly with a new account.
Are yours above or below average? MBIE’s new labour market dashboard pulls data from across government on workers and the workforce. Here are some key insights.
It’s not just what you sell that brings in loyal customers. Good customer service is key, including how you handle returns and complaints.
The ins and outs of who gets it, what to do if casual or part-time workers are ill, how to handle untaken sick leave, and when it’s OK to ask for a GP’s note.
New rules are coming on how to manage the risks if your workplace deals with hazardous substances. Use our guide to make sure you and any workers are ready.
Employ overseas workers? Changes to immigration policies may affect how long they can stay.
Make sure your contractor rate allows for things an employer would normally cover, eg holidays and time off sick. Here’s how to budget for ebbs and flows.
Bullying at work can affect your workers’ health, and damage your culture and profit. Find out what you must do by law to keep your workplace healthy and safe.
A law change means tenancy agreements must be in writing. Here’s what you can and can’t include — plus details of new rules for insulation and fire alarms.
Thinking of rewarding a star player? Here’s a step-by-step guide to working out the PAYE tax on lump sum payments, plus other deductions you may need to make.
Holding back on insurance can be tempting when money’s tight. But allowing for risk could mean the difference between going under and thriving.
Could your energy use be eating into profits? EECA’s new tool tells you where you use most power and how to use less. Get custom results and easy ways to save.
If you, or people you advise, employ staff, it’s important to know the rules. These short online courses can help.
All self-employed people can claim expenses, contractors included. If you work from home you can claim some household expenses, too. Learn about valid expenses.
If you regularly sell online, you are “in trade”. This means paying tax and complying with consumer laws.
Step-by-step advice for sellers on what to do if a customer complains about damaged parcels or delayed deliveries.