Protect your email account from invoice scams
Emailing invoices is the easiest way to get them to clients — but an invoice scam targeting New Zealand business could see them not getting paid.
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Guarantees: Why goods must be fit for purpose
There are rules on what you can claim about a product and service you sell — it must fit the purpose customers tell you.
Feeling shaky after the quakes?
It’s normal to feel a bit off-balance. Here’s how to calm workplace nerves and make sure your emergency plans are ship-shape.
Workplace health: good for your staff and business
New Zealanders are estimated to be 13 times more likely to die from a work-related illness than accident. How can you keep your employees healthy?
If disaster strikes, what happens to your tax, bills and any staff?
Emergencies that force you to stop trading, like earthquakes, floods, fires and power cuts, can come without warning.
How do you settle business disputes?
What do you do if your business runs into problems with a supplier or contractor? MBIE wants to make it easier for small businesses to manage disputes.
Health and Safety lessons from Pike River — for all businesses
The type of failures that led to the Pike River mine tragedy can be found in many businesses and in many industries.
How to fight workplace fatigue
Being tired on the job is a health and safety issue many businesses have to grapple with, says a world authority on worker fatigue.
Total recall: What to do when your products need to go back
If a product you make or sell needs to be taken off the market because it’s potentially dangerous, what must you do?
Scammers never go on holiday, so always be alert
You may have had a nice holiday, but scammers never take a break. Look out for dodgy activity to avoid being caught by out. Read on…
Natural disaster + being prepared = better for business
Earthquakes, fires and floods may not be such a disaster for your business, if you think ahead. Find out more…
Employee theft: How to prevent it
Theft at work does happen, and you’d be naïve to think you’ll never fall victim. Take steps to avoid it — and learn how to investigate fairly.
Tailor your own privacy statement
Does your business collect personal information from people? Then you must tell them how, when and why. Create a privacy statement with the online tool...
What to do if the price tag isn't right
Pricing errors are a delight for customers and a nightmare for traders. Must you honour the incorrect price? Read on…
Online abuse: How businesses can avoid prosecution
If you let people post nasty comments on your website or social media page, you may be prosecuted. Here’s how to avoid taking the rap