Check out how Business.govt.nz can help you succeed with their latest newsletter updates:
| Tips for tradies Are you a tradie who needs a hand with pricing and quoting your work to improve your margins and profit? We’ve got just what you need. Watch our e-learning series on: how to price a job, including working out your markup and hourly rates. You can also download editable templates to help you.how to quote, with a downloadable proposal template you can fill in and send directly to your clients. |
| Quiz: tax basics Our quiz about claiming expenses was very popular in our recent newsletter, so here’s another one to try. See if you know your GST from your PAYE, and what you need to do about Kiwisaver, tax codes, and more. |
| Prepare for El Niño This summer El Niño will increase the chances of more frequent and extreme adverse weather events. Now is the time to prepare your business. Putting time into preparation and planning for unexpected emergencies, including extreme weather, makes good business sense – it helps keep you and your workers safe and minimises downtime. |
| Be in to WIN a small business hamper Digital Boost has filled a hamper with amazing Kiwi-made made products from its community of small businesses. Just watch 3 bite-sized learning videos (and sign up if you haven’t already) to enter. Competition ends Sunday, 10 December. |
| 10-step guide to starting a business If you’re new to being in business or self-employed, follow our simple guide to help you through the process. What’s the first step? Make sure your idea is viable. Then choose your business name. We’ll show you how. |
If you have any questions or need support please contact the Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment (MBIE)’s phone line for small businesses: Freephone 0800 424 946
