News & Resources
Setting Goals for the New Year
As we embark on a new year, the tradition of setting resolutions and goals often takes center stage.
What new migrant worker law means for your business.
Do you employ migrant workers? You need to be aware of the Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Act, which comes into force on January 6.
How to save energy this Christmas
While plenty of companies are closed over Christmas, some businesses have to keep the lights on to serve customers. Here are some energy-saving tips that could save you some money over the coming months.
Six Christmas Email Marketing Tips
Keen to get a Christmas email out to your customers but unsure where to start? We’ve compiled some helpful pointers to get the most out of e-marketing.
Your small business Christmas checklist
Christmas lists aren’t just for kids and Santa Claus. Before summer arrives, tick off our small business Christmas checklist to ensure you’re in the best possible shape for the year ahead.
Fair Pay Agreements - what you need to know
New fair pay agreements (FPA) law came into effect on December 1 last year, marking the biggest shakeup in New Zealand employment in decades. Six months on, how could your business be affected?
What’s the difference between employees & contractors?
Does your business use both employees and contractors? It's important to distinguish between them as they are paid and taxed differently.
Mastering the art of email marketing
Putting together the perfect marketing email is a fine art. Here’s a six step process to crafting the best customer messages to boost your sales.
Herd Value Scheme
The Herd Scheme Values are the National Average Market Values, determined by a process involving a review of the livestock market as at 30 April.
Hit by the weather? Get some tax relief.
Feeling overwhelmed about tax payments? Here are three ways Inland Revenue can help ease the pain.
Beef & Lamb New Zealand’s Innovation Farm Programme
Want to take your beef or lamb farm to the next level? Beef+Lamb New Zealand’s Innovation Farm Programme helps farmers identify tools and practices to unlock financial improvements.
Five tech tools to digitise your farm
Apps and digital tools aren’t just for desk workers. There are plenty out there to help streamline your farming processes, saving you time and money.
Get paid faster with eInvoicing
If you’re tired of chasing invoices and late payments, eInvoicing could make your life easier and save you money.
Keeping costs under control - increasing efficiency & productivity
Optimise employee scheduling through technology to reduce administration time. This includes clock in/out, changing shifts, filling in roster gaps, employee changes through sick and annual leave etc etc with a laser sharp focus on optimizing labour (not too many or too few).
Careful Christmas Planning
We've put together some tips for the rush over the next few weeks, including the answers to some tricky tax questions, and Christmas marketing tips.
Four tips to avoiding a personal grievance claim in your business
Personal grievance claims cost Kiwi businesses on average up to $20,000 per claim, plus the costs to defend yourself or your business, which can be substantial.
Running a Family Business
There are so many upsides to running a family business: working together as a close-knit unit and sharing the good times together. However, being in charge of one can be complicated as you juggle company interests with those of your loved ones.