How to set goals for your business
Early each year is a great time to look at where your business is at, and where it’s heading. It will help you get the business – and the lifestyle – you want.
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KiwiSaver tips if you're aged 55+
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.
2017 roadshow: Get face-to-face time with government experts
The government is hosting 10 events that give businesses the inside view on how to deal with government agencies and get support.
2017 Roadshow of government support for businesses
A series of events, hosted by Minister Jacqui Dean around New Zealand, giving business owners the chance to talk directly to the agencies they deal with.
Rev up your business planning
New Year is a great time to reflect on the past 12 months and plan for the new one. Follow these steps and use our free business planning templates.
Beat the Christmas cash flow blues by planning ahead
For small businesses, Christmas can be one long cash flow headache. Here are expert tips from Deloitte to stop it turning into a full-blown New Year hangover.
How to handle customer feedback on social media
If someone posts a complaint on your business’s Facebook page, would you a) delete it b) discuss it via comments or c) thank them and make contact privately?
How to negotiate personal guarantees — without putting your home at risk
If landlords or suppliers ask for your personal guarantee — a common business practice — your house or other personal assets might be on the line.
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.