New guidance on trade marks that contain Māori elements
If you have Māori elements in your trade mark, make sure you’re carefully considering their use.
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Get the right digital tools for your business
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Personal income tax changes
If you employ people, make sure you are aware of changes to income tax from 31 July 2024, and further changes coming in April 2025.
Granny flats: have your say
The Government wants your feedback on building granny flats on a property with an existing home on it. Find out how to have your say.
Keeping your customers safe
As a small business owner, you play a crucial role in ensuring the products you sell are safe for consumers to use.
File on time: Income tax returns due 7 July
Find out whether you need to file and what recent changes may affect how you complete your income tax return for the tax year ended 31 March 2024.
3 ways a mentor can help you succeed
With a mentor's help, you could reach more customers, work more efficiently, and grow faster in the digital world. Find out more.
Restrictions on the naming of food and beverage products
Some terms used to describe food, alcohol and other goods now have restrictions on their use. Find out what the changes mean for your business.
Get ready for changes to exporting to the European Union
Most New Zealand goods entering the EU will have tariffs removed entirely from 1 May, 2024.
5 tips for a happy Mother’s Day
Make sure your claims – from product descriptions to stock levels and delivery timeframes – are clear, accurate and substantiated.
Repaying debt: What are your options?
If you have unmanageable debt, support is available, whether you are a director, partner or sole trader.
Discover best practice with expert standards
Find collections of standards to help you build an efficient and safe environment for your business and customers.
Law change round-up
A new government means some changes to laws. We’ve summarised some of the important updates for small businesses.
Are your online sales tactics all good?
If you are using e-commerce platforms to sell goods online, you have to make sure your claims are truthful and accurate. Check your apps now.
Building products: Changes to information requirements
New regulations for building product information requirements start from 11 December, 2023.
How online tool helped retailer learn about sustainability
Wellington fashion store Sully’s has used Docket, the sustainable supply chain toolbox, to learn more about sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
Time to review your customer contracts
When you have customer contracts, they must be fair under the law. Now’s a good time to review yours.