Find out about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), how it may affect your business and how you can stay updated.
If you’re a sole trader, contractor, or freelancer, you need to make student loan repayments on your income. But how do you calculate them?
The minimum wage is increasing from $17.70 to $18.90 per hour on 1 April 2020. Here’s what you need to do.
With winter on the way, it’s a good time to prepare your rental property to meet the healthy homes heating standard.
Fees for trade marks have decreased, making it easier to protect your logo, brand or slogan. Patent fees have also changed.
Think beyond money to find the best candidate. Flexibility, personal development and culture can be huge draws.
Sometimes employees need time off because they’re unwell or must deal with a range of life situations. Here’s how you can support them during that time.
Inland Revenue and ACC will no longer accept payments by cheque. Here’s what you need to know.
Graduates compete for good jobs, and employers compete for good candidates. It helps to understand their needs and what they’re looking for in a job.
Privacy laws are changing. This may affect information you collect about staff and/or customers. Check what information your business can and can’t ask for.
If you work alone or in a small team, it can be easy to neglect your own wellbeing. Here are some ways to keep you feeling well and connected.
In 2019 business.govt.nz reached more businesses and worked with more partners than ever before. Here’s a wrap-up of the year and the new resources we launched.
From ACC levies to employment law and changes for residential property owners, check out this summary so you’re across any new rules that apply to you.
It was a record-breaking year for business.govt.nz, with over 235,000 subscribers reading our newsletter every month. Here are the top five articles of 2019.
If you’re hiring someone from overseas, they’ll need to apply for visa. Here are six tips for employers to speed up the process.
If you have employees who work outside, it’s important to manage how much ultraviolet (UV) radiation they are exposed to.
New rules now apply for when tenants are liable for property damage, requirements for insurance statements, and more.
If you haven’t taken steps to protect your name, slogan or logo, they may not be yours. Check them now with a free online tool.
Opening an online store extends your market. It’s a chance to connect with customers and build your brand. Get tips for selling products or services online.
Spring is the summer hiring season. Get a head start with these tips on recruiting top-notch seasonal staff – and the paperwork you’ll need.
The Christmas run-up can be frantic for small business owners. Here’s a quick guide to claiming Christmas expenses and rules relating to staff leave.
