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How disabled workers can help your business
Many employers feel they don’t know enough about hiring disabled workers, so put it in the “too hard” basket. The government’s Disability Confident campaign aims to correct that by: highlighting the benefits of having workers with disabilities making it easy to get practical information on hiring and retaining disabled employee “We want employers to know there is a range of existing support and ...
Rev up your business planning
Shortlist your goals The New Year is a perfect time to make a short list of top priorities that will kick-start business growth Spend some dedicated time on three things that would really make a difference: Finding a fresh market for your product or service. Launching a new product or service. Running a social media campaign to attract new customers. Create — or update — your ...
H&S risks: Identify yours with this new tool
The tool is a direct response to feedback from business owners who wanted to better understand health and safety in the context of their own business. WorkSafe worked with small and medium-sized businesses to co-create the tool to make sure it’s relevant, accurate and resonates with those in different industries. The tool features 13 businesses, including a cafe, hair salon, medical centre ...
Tax Talk Newsletter Dec 16 / Jan 17
Audits: What to do when IRD calls - What’s an audit? An Inland Revenue audit looks at your financial affairs to make sure you’ve paid the right amount of tax and complied with tax laws. It could be a simple check of your GST registration or a full examination of all your business and personal records. Who gets audited? Inland Revenue can audit any ...
Do you receive Income from Rental Properties?
Income from rental properties Paying tax on your rental income Generally, any income that you receive from renting out property will be liable for income tax, so you must include it in your tax return. This income could be from renting out land or buildings, or it could be income you earn by having private boarders or flatmates living with you. Rent in ...