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Before you invest a lot of time and money into any new venture, it’s helpful to test your idea first.
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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.
Rental properties: New laws now in effect
New healthy homes standards became law on 1 July. Check what’s required and what you need to do next.
Get ready for upcoming privacy law changes
If you collect, store or use personal information, here’s what you need to do.
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.
R&D tax incentive: What’s eligible and how to claim
Money your business spends on research and development (R&D) from the 2019/20 income year may be eligible for a 15 per cent tax credit.
Scale-Up NZ: Platform to help businesses connect
Callaghan Innovation is looking for businesses to join its free online platform to connect New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem to the world.
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.
Mentor, coach or advisor?
Finding the right support for you and your business can make a big difference. We outline the options so you can make the right decision.
New rules for hazardous substances and wastes
New requirements came into effect from 1 June 2019. Here’s what you need to do.
Employers: Get ready for upcoming ACC levies
ACC levy invoices for employers will be sent from 9 July. Update your details on MyACC for Business now to get ready.
Getting paid: Invoicing tips for prompt payments
The sooner an invoice is paid, the better. Here’s how to make sure you get what you are owed.
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.
600,000 employment agreements: Lots of happy businesses
The free Employment Agreement Builder has been used to create more than 600,000 agreements since its launch three years ago.
Employment: Getting holiday pay right
Check to make sure you’re giving your employees the right amount of leave and paying them for it correctly.
R&D tax incentive: What you need to know now
Money your business spends on R&D may be eligible for a tax credit from 1 April 2019. More guidance is coming, but here’s what you need to know now.
Minimising and managing workplace stress
Stress at work is normal but needs to be identified, minimised and managed. Read on for tips to keep you and your employees healthy and well.
Self-employed? Your ACC levy is most likely changing
If you're self-employed or a contractor with CoverPlus ACC cover, your levy is changing. You’ll now pay for the year just gone, rather than for the year ahead.
New healthy homes standards for rental properties
New healthy homes standards for rental properties will improve heating, insulation, ventilation, and drainage, reduce moisture, and stop draughts.
2019 law changes: what you need to know
Get an overview of law changes coming into effect in early 2019. Find out how these changes affect your business.