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TPP: What it means for small businesses
Negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement have concluded. The 12 Asia-Pacific countries involved account for 36 per cent of the global economy – but what does it mean for your business? If you export goods or services to Asia-Pacific countries, then you’re not alone. In 2014, TPP countries were the destination for 40 per cent of New Zealand’s goods ...
H&S - What does reasonably practicable mean?
Businesses must always consider first whether they can reasonably eliminate risks. If not they must take reasonably practicable steps to minimise risks under new health and safety laws that take effect next year. But what might this mean for your business? There is a lot of misinformation and confusion about what reasonably practicable means. It DOESN’T mean you have to: do everything humanly ...
Money - Where Does it all go?
(source: business.govt.nz) Tax and finance are essential parts of being in business. Getting them right can save you time and money, and ensure you comply with the law. After talking to small businesses like yours to understand where we can support you, we’ve created a new section called tax and finance. Our new content covers everything from payroll deductions to GST, with tips ...
Top Tips to Avoid Being Caught by Fraudsters
Online scammers and fraudsters use all kinds of tricks to steal from businesses. By taking sensible precautions you and your business can avoid becoming victims. Last year, almost $800,000 was lost from 35 small businesses that were the victims of cybercrime, according to NetSafe. That’s an average of $22,521 for each victim. Small businesses reported 309 incidents so far this year, compared ...
Changes to Property Rules
Property rules changed on 1 October 2015. If you’re buying or selling a New Zealand property, here’s what you need to know. This page provides information about property changes effective from 1 October 2015. Parliament is considering additional rules as part of the Taxation (Bright-line Test for Residential Land) Bill, which includes proposed "bright-line" property changes. You can find more information ...