Large businesses can dedicate money and resources into marketing departments. Small businesses don’t have that luxury, so they need to be careful about where to invest their hard-earned money. Consider this a little cheat sheet. Here are some basic concepts we need to clarify before moving forward.
Read MoreWe all talk about time, how it is our most precious resource. That it’s more important than money. Once it’s gone, we can never get it back. We ask ourselves where it goes, or marvel that it has just flown by.
Read MoreRegistered New Zealand Not for Profit organisations can access a range of tax concessions compared to their for Profit counterparts. GST registered New Zealand Not for Profit organisations can claim GST credits on all of their assets and on related ongoing costs even if those assets are not used in their GST taxable activity.
Read MoreIn our previous article on trustees’ disclosure to the beneficiaries we summarised the requirements of the Trusts Act 2019 (“the Act”) in relation to disclosure. This article is designed to provide trustees with more guidance on how they should approach disclosure to beneficiaries.
Read MoreFor new employees, those early days in your organisation can be more of a test of survival than a time of growth and development. Often new staff members are thrown into the workplace and expected to succeed with little support and it’s no wonder many of them become disillusioned.
Read MoreThirty-one March, the standard New Zealand balance date is not far away. This article discusses year-end issues that it may be prudent to consider.
Read MoreSet out below are the steps that an employer must follow when undertaking any disciplinary process regarding an employee. In addition the specific requirements of any employment agreement also need to be followed by the employer.
Read MoreWhen an employee is accused of not meeting their employer’s expectations, it often results in a lots of stress and anxiety for the employee. It’s no surprise then that employees frequently seek advice about their rights and options when this occurs. It can be very difficult to know what to do, and having good support may take some of the pressure off.
Read MoreA personal grievance must be raised with the employer within 90 days after the event or action that led to the personal grievance, or within 90 days after the employee became aware of the event or action, unless the employer agrees or the Employment Relations Authority allows it. There must be exceptional circumstances, and it must be 'just' to allow it.
Read MoreA personal grievance is a complaint made by an employee against an existing or former employer. A complaint can be the result of the following…
Read MoreSmall businesses have many marketing challenges. One of these challenges is how to determine what makes their business stand out from the competition. Being able to differentiate your business and communicating your unique capabilities that your competition does not have is paramount to attracting your ideal client.
Read MoreCustomers are rewarding businesses that “authentically - and holistically - meet their needs”. Successful marketers will be those who invest in agile marketing strategies, according to the latest study by Deloitte Insights.
Read MoreThere is a presumption that the trustees must disclose basic trust information to every beneficiary and trust information to beneficiaries who request it.
Read MoreThere is a presumption that the trustees must disclose basic trust information to every beneficiary and trust information to beneficiaries who request it.
Read MoreThe 12 New Zealand privacy principles that have underpinned our legislation since 1993 have been increased to 13 principles and some of the principles have been changed…
Read MoreHere, we remind you of your obligations for the upcoming Holiday Season.
Read More1. Understand what the problem raised is.
2. Check the existing employment agreement, and other policies or rules about the parties’ rights and obligations towards each other.
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Over the next 6 to 8 weeks you have to make a decision on whether you are going to give a recognition to some of your customers, before the holiday season.
Read MoreThe case itself was about the Commissioner of Inland Revenue taking steps to liquidate the company because of non-payment of tax debt. However, it also highlights several fundamental tax and company law issues.
Read MoreThis year, most businesses have had staff working from home. Some have found that this has worked well for them and may be thinking of adopting or adapting this model either fully or partially on a more permanent basis. You would not be alone if this applies to you. The movement towards working remotely is set to continue.
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