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.
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Compare your self-employed income or worker pay rate
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.
Are you under insured?
Holding back on insurance can be tempting when money’s tight. But allowing for risk could mean the difference between going under and thriving.
Exporters: Get a big tick for your products
Products grown, made or designed in New Zealand are in demand. A FernMark licence is the government-approved trade mark that shows yours is a Kiwi product.
Relocation: Is it the right move?
New business premises can unlock new opportunities, but can also cause disruptions. Make sure you know why you’re moving and have a plan.
In the red? Practical tips to manage debt
Many small businesses borrow money to keep on track or to grow. But if your debts are getting too heavy, check out these tips to ease your cash flow woes.
Government grants: Avoid scams + get free advice
Every year the Government invests millions into businesses through grants and incentives. But bogus grant-finders also offer to help — for a fee.
Retirement planning for small businesses and sole traders
What will future-you live on when you slow down or stop working? It can be a challenge to plan for this, but these tips from Sorted can help.
Get free in-job training for your team
In tourism, hospitality or retail? In-job training helps you upskill and retain staff. Check out how to get free or low-cost training programmes at work.
Video marketing: Funding and workshops
If you’re looking to export goods or services, there are free resources and money available to help you tell customers your story. Here’s how to get them.
Grant offers study with best in business
If your business exports or operates overseas, a Prime Minister's Business Scholarship can halve costs of studying at one of the world's best business schools.
KiwiSaver: Opt in and dial up your savings
If you think KiwiSaver isn’t for you because you’re self-employed, you’re probably missing out on thousands of dollars in government contributions.
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.
Benefits of co-working
From in-house support to networking opportunities, self-employed people and businesses in all industries can reap the benefits of shared working spaces.
Raising capital online with equity crowdfunding
Reach out to your current customers and get discovered by a wide investor audience with the latest way to fund your business.
Looking for customers? Free data tools can help
To make the most of tight marketing budgets, find out as much as you can about your target customers. Here's how one small business used free data to grow.
Build and test prototypes with customers
In part two of our design thinking series, we show how to use this technique to test products or services with your customers.
How to solve customer problems with design thinking
Design thinking is a business technique used to develop services or products that meet customers’ needs. Here’s how to do it.
Little to tax small businesses in 2016 Budget
There were few surprises for small businesses in the 2016, but there were still things to smile about.
Six tips for filing your tax return by 7 July
Filing tax returns can be a daunting task for even the most experienced taxpayer. Our top tips will help smooth the process. Read on…