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In tough economic times, small businesses can struggle. Big multinational chains often have the scale to undercut local competitors and survive even when times get tough.
What can small businesses do...
Tired of paying rent for your commercial premises and considering buying a premises for your business?
Owning a building works best if your business is well-established, you have money to invest, and...
Incurring expenses is an unavoidable fact of running a business. But which expenses can you claim tax deductions against and which donāt meet the tax-free criteria?
Hereās our lowdown on which expens...
Whether youāre applying for government subsidies, taking out a business loan or seeking investor support, you need to be able to demonstrate your ongoing viability as a business.
To prove this viabil...
Purchasing an existing company is a great way to expand your business empire. You can buy out a close competitor, or dip a toe into a new industry and expand your reach as a business group. But whatev...
Being a business owner can be stressful. When the buck stops with you, it can be easy to let the pressure mount up and to discount your own wellbeing.
But taking care of your own mental health is equ...
There have been some important changes to the Clean Car Discount scheme here in New Zealand, which come into effect from 1 July 2023.
Many cars that previously qualified for the full rebate will no l...
āBusiness continuityā is the process of planning out how your company can continue trading ā when disasterĀ strikes.
In essence, itās your Plan B for how to set up a means of trading, when you donāt h...
How will the latest Budget affect your business and your household?
Here are some of the changes most likely to have an impact on Kiwi business owners.
Extended free childcare hours
If you have you...
People buy from people. Itās an obvious observation beloved of salespeople, but itās also why networking is such a powerful tool for creating business development opportunities.
Networking helps buil...
Need some extra cash to take your business to the next level, but daunted by the loan process? You're not alone. There's a lot of paperwork and number-crunching involved.
Before you get started, reme...
Remote work has become an increasingly popular way of working in recent years. Many companies now offer their employees the ability to work from home or other external locations. This is a giant shift...