A very successful marketing and sales strategy, often overlooked, is the very simple phrase “Thank You” that can be added after a face-to-face visit with a prospect or customer, to the bottom of an email, to the end of a letter, to a text message, or to a proposal.
Read MoreThe first and last thing that I will say about that in this article is this: There are many realistic scenarios that could pan out over the coming months, some much more positive than others, but if you prepare for the worst you will be well-placed to tackle whatever comes your way. Here goes…
Read MoreThere are many reasons why businesses form strategic partnerships, and mutual advantages can be substantial when the right partnership synergy is achieved.
Read MoreIn Lockdown level 2, we look to the future and there are new challenges ahead. In short, the COVID-19 crisis has created a new world – one that calls for a new plan.
Read MoreDirectors of NZ companies now have temporary protection from liability under the two insolvency-related directors’ duties required under NZ law. In this article we discuss these “safe harbours” and offer our thoughts on what directors should be doing now to help get the protection offered.
Read MoreIf your business in struggling to make ends meet, one serious option to consider is increasing your prices.
Read MoreIn the current challenging situation, even good New Zealand companies are unable to pay their suppliers on time, and some suppliers have the wrong attitude towards debt collection and are losing good customers as a consequence.
Read MoreSteady, reliable cash flow is crucial for the survival of any small business – so taking steps to ensure your customers pay promptly should be a key priority.
Read MoreThe economy has been battered and bruised by COVID-19, and the pandemic will leave SME businesses feeling like they are battling the hangover that just won’t go away.
Read MoreI have received several queries in respect of “working at home” costs during Covid-19 lockdown. This article provides a summary of the position…
Read MoreThe times they are a-changing. Some businesses will be frantically working to get back up and running. Others will be champing at the bit, but still have some time on their hands. Whatever your position, do try to set aside time at some stage to pause and assess how it went. Seize the moment and opportunity to learn from the lessons of the past several weeks and see if they can provide a lasting benefit for your business.
Read MoreIn just a couple of days New Zealand will be returning to normal....or will it? Whilst we can be very grateful to live in a country that has put the health and lives of its people first, the impact has been huge and there are bound to be changes.
Read MoreCovid-19 has brought into focus the importance of understanding your business and its potential. To illustrate a point, consider the following hairdressers…
Read MoreIf you are an employee, you may find talk about changes being made to your role get your back up.
You signed up to perform certain duties (hopefully set out in a job description). That’s what you committed to, and you’re aware that employment agreements can’t be changed unless both parties agree.
Read MoreFunding from the initial $500m COVID-19 response health package has been allocated to help Kiwis cope at this challenging time.
The Ministry of Health is making three distinct apps available free of charge to all New Zealanders at this time.
Read MoreAn employee can be required to work on a public holiday only if the individual would otherwise have worked on that day and if the employment agreement requires the person to work on public holidays. In all other circumstances, employees need only work on a public holiday if they agree to do so and this should be recorded in writing.
Read MoreEmployers may be eligible for support via the Wage Subsidy Scheme or the Essential Workers Leave Scheme if the employer has been adversely affected by COVID-19.
Read MoreThe following table has been prepared by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to provide guidance on employee leave and pay, to ensure compliance with the Government Covid-19 rules.
Read MoreHow often have you felt that you really need a breather; a time to stand back from your business to reassess what you are doing and how you are doing it? This may be your chance.
Read MoreWe continue to receive questions about the wage subsidy scheme, which was further clarified by the Finance Minister in a press release following the 27 March announcement of the modifications. This article compiles a few of these questions and one relating to pay for the upcoming public holidays.
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