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KiwiSaver if you're self-employed
KiwiSaver: Opt in and dial up your savings If you think KiwiSaver isn’t for you because you’re self-employed, you’re probably missing out on thousands of dollars in government contributions. The retirement savings scheme isn’t just a smart move for salaried employees. Opt in when you work for yourself and you’ll still reap the rewards. Here are some tips for powering up your ...
Tax Talk Newsletter Feb / Mar 2017
Making the most of Free Trade Agreements - As a small and distant country with a population of just 4.7 million, we will not become more prosperous by merely selling to ourselves. We have to earn it. That is why trade, exporting and international connections are so important to us. The Government is currently working on an update to its 20-year-old Trade ...
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 ...