Cash flow down or striving to get ahead? A loan could help.
If your cash flow is under pressure, a loan can help keep your business afloat. Lenders share their tips on choosing — and getting — a loan that suits your need
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How a flexible workforce helps your business
Having a flexible workforce has benefits both for employees, and for your business. Here’s why these arrangements make good business sense.
Expert tips for starting a business
There’s no magic formula for starting a successful small business, but the more good decisions you make early on, the better your chances.
Hobby or business?
You sell the odd hand-knitted scarf to friends, or maybe you sell your knitwear every week at local markets. Is this a hobby, or a business?
Company, sole trader or partnership? What should your business be?
Three quick questions and you’re on your way to choosing your business structure.
Your ideas are worth protecting
Your intellectual property – your ideas – are valuable and key to your competitive advantage. IPONZ has new resources to help you protect them.
Do your business a favour: ONECheck it
Check business names, trade marks, web domains and now social media usernames in one simple search with the new and improved ONECheck.
How small businesses can use tech to be more productive
Technology offers huge opportunities for all businesses – not just the big ones. There are many ways you can use tech to help you work smarter, not harder.
New Zealand Business Performance Panel launched
This week Small Business Minister Stuart Nash launched the New Zealand Business Performance Panel, a resource to help Kiwis improve their management practices.
Talking business: how to communicate for better results
Good communication and feedback helps make businesses more productive by streamlining projects and eliminating mix-ups. Follow these tips to communicate better.
What it takes to franchise your business
Setting up a franchise can be time-consuming and costly – but the benefits can make it worthwhile. We look at what it takes to set up a successful franchise.
Sole traders: Got your NZBN?
The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is a globally unique identifier, available to all Kiwi businesses, including sole traders.
Successful succession: planning for the future
Everyone leaves their business one day. The earlier you start thinking about your succession planning strategy, the more successful this transition will be.
How to set goals for your business
Early each year is a great time to look at where your business is at, and where it’s heading. It will help you get the business – and the lifestyle – you want.
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.
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.
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.