Get ready for upcoming privacy law changes
If you collect, store or use personal information, here’s what you need to do.
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Insurance for home-based businesses
If you work from home, household insurance may not be enough to cover your business. Here’s what to think about to ensure you’re protected.
Law changes: Natural disaster cover for landlords and tenants
If you have residential fire insurance for your home or contents, find out how you’re affected.
Get your business running more efficiently
Focusing on your business’s operations may help you reduce costs, lift cash flow and save time. Here’s how to get started.
New rules for hazardous substances and wastes
New requirements came into effect from 1 June 2019. Here’s what you need to do.
Ban on plastic bags from 1 July 2019
Single-use plastic bags will be banned from 1 July 2019. Here’s what you need to know for your business.
How your business can benefit the greater good
If you want your business to do more to help people or the planet, help is at hand. Try these tips, and tap into government support.
Family business planning over summer
The summer holidays offer a good opportunity to get together and discuss plans for your family business. Follow these rules to make sure it’s only the barbeque
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.