Refusing to supply another business
As a business owner, you can generally decide who you want to do business with, but in some circumstances you could be breaking the law if you refuse.
Whether you’re a supplier, manufacturer,...
Casual workers: Filling gaps at short notice
With the summer holidays approaching, now is the time to think about how you’ll fill staffing gaps quickly. Casual employees could be the answer.
Unexpected events, such as a staff member calling...
What to do if the price tag isn’t right
It’s a retailer’s worst nightmare, and a delight for consumers – realising a pricing error has underpriced goods for sale.
It rarely happens, but if it does strike your business, here are...
Copyright and your business
Do you a run a business and express ideas or information in your own unique way? You should understand if your work is protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (the Copyright Act).
Money: Brighter NZ banknotes hit the streets
Have you noticed that your cash till is looking a bit different? It could be that you’ve already received some of New Zealand’s new banknotes.
New $5 and $10 notes started to be released by the...
The Do Not Call Register
Does your business use telemarketing or fax marketing to promote goods or services?
If so, you need to be aware of your obligations under the Do Not Call Register Act External Site.
Alert: Deadline to company director changes ended 28 October
From 28 October all New Zealand companies must have at least one director who lives in New Zealand, or who lives in Australia and is a director of an Australian registered company.
New Zealand...
Government hours over Christmas and New Year
Most government agencies close down over Christmas and in early January. Here’s a list of who will be open and who shuts down for holidays.
Tax on Christmas parties and presents
It’s coming up to that time of year when you might be planning a staff Christmas party. It's great for morale and a chance to mark the end of the year. But what are the tax considerations?
You...
Special tax codes and deduction rates: What to do
Sometimes an employee will ask you to make tax or student loan deductions from salary or wages that are not at the standard rate.