Dealing with false or misleading vaccine information in your workplace
Getting vaccinated is a personal choice, but if you want to support your employees to make informed decisions, make sure they know where to find the facts.
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Investment property: law changes and tips for maximising returns
Recent tax changes will impact residential property investors. We talk to some experts for tips on how to make the most of your investment properties.
COVID-19 vaccinations: Q+A for employers
Our last article about COVID-19 vaccinations and employees generated a lot of questions from you, so we called in the experts to answer some of them.
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.
Flexi-wage support to hire and re-skill employees
The Flexi-wage employment programme can help businesses pay and support employees while they gain skills for a job.
COVID-19 vaccinations and your workers
See what you can and can’t do when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations and your workers.
COVID-19: Q+A with Chief Economist Donna Purdue
A year on from COVID-19 hitting New Zealand’s shores, we talk to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Economist, Donna Purdue, about the
Managing your working capital
Getting your head around key numbers, like your working capital, can help you spot risks and know when you’re in a financial position to jump on an opportunity.
COVID-19: Looking after your employees
Your employees are some of your business’s most important assets. As we go through another alert level change, take the time to talk to them about what you’re d
Landlords: More tenancy law changes
Recent changes to tenancy laws affect many aspects of residential tenancies.
Grab a first year tax discount and other tax tips
If it's your first year of business, you don’t have to pay your income tax until well after 31 March. But if you do pay before then, you could get a discount.
Landlords: Healthy homes compliance timeframes
Most new and renewing tenancy agreements must include a healthy homes statement which sets out how your property meets new standards.
New tools and content for small businesses
A round-up of the new resources launched in 2020 to help small businesses around New Zealand.
Law change: Privacy Act for the digital age
If you collect, store or use personal information about employees or customers:
• check you meet existing privacy requirements
• get ready for the law change.
Health and safety: Free assessment tool
Every business needs to involve its people in keeping everyone safe and healthy. The SafePlus online tool helps you see what works well and what can improve.
Debt advice for sole traders
Debt can be a normal part of being in business. But it’s important to know how much debt is too much for you. Here’s how to get back on track.
Business plans up in the air? Tools to help you pivot
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended plans for 2020 and beyond. Changing the way you do business can help you survive the crisis and build long-term resilience.
Cash and other support: COVID-19 summary for small businesses
Wage subsidies. Low-interest loans. Tax relief. Help with rent disputes. This round-up of government support helps you find what’s available for your business.
Paying back student loans when you’re self-employed
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?
Landlords: How to get your heating sorted
With winter on the way, it’s a good time to prepare your rental property to meet the healthy homes heating standard.