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| /getting-started/taking-the-fi... | | Taking the first steps |
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| /getting-started/taking-the-fi... | | Questions to ask yourself before you start |
| /getting-started/taking-the-fi... | | 10-step guide to starting a business |
| /getting-started/taking-the-fi... | | How to research your market and competitors |
| /getting-started/taking-the-fi... | | Buying a business or franchise |
| /getting-started/taking-the-fi... | | Registering with government agencies |
| /getting-started/business-plan... | New window | Create a business plan Get geared up for a successful launch
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| /getting-started/choosing-the-... | | Choosing the right business structure |
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| /getting-started/choosing-the-... | | Business structure overview |
| /getting-started/choosing-the-... | | Starting a company |
| /getting-started/choosing-the-... | | Starting a partnership |
| /getting-started/choosing-the-... | | Other business structures |
| /getting-started/sole-trader-g... | | Sole trader guide |
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| /getting-started/sole-trader-g... | | Becoming a sole trader |
| /getting-started/sole-trader-g... | | Sole trader checklist |
| /getting-started/sole-trader-g... | | Tax 101 for sole traders |
| /getting-started/sole-trader-g... | | Funding and other government help |
| /getting-started/business-plan... | | Business planning tools and tips |
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| /getting-started/business-plan... | | Introduction to business planning |
| /getting-started/business-plan... | | Business planning e-learning |
| /getting-started/business-plan... | | How to write a business plan |
| /getting-started/business-plan... | | When business planning is right for you |
| /getting-started/business-plan... | | Getting business planning advice |
| /getting-started/business-plan... | | Keeping track of key metrics |
| /getting-started/business-plan... | | How to be environmentally sustainable |
| /getting-started/business-plan... | | What is sustainable business |
| /getting-started/business-plan... | | Business milestones and how we can help |
| /tax-and-accounting/basic-tax-... | | Income and provisional tax in a nutshell |
| /getting-started/building-a-brand | | Building a brand |
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| /getting-started/building-a-br... | | Creating your brand |
| /getting-started/building-a-br... | | Choosing a business name |
| /getting-started/building-a-br... | | Developing your unique selling point |
| /getting-started/building-a-br... | | Getting an online presence |
| /getting-started/building-a-br... | | Strengthening your online presence |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | Simple steps to protect your IP Use our checklist |
| /getting-started/funding-your-... | | Funding your business |
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| /getting-started/funding-your-... | | How much money do you need to start a business? |
| /getting-started/funding-your-... | | Choosing the right types of funding |
| /getting-started/funding-your-... | | Borrowing money |
| /getting-started/funding-your-... | | Getting investors on board |
| /getting-started/advice-and-go... | | Advice and governance |
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| /getting-started/advice-and-go... | | Types of advice you’ll need |
| /getting-started/advice-and-go... | | How business advisors can help |
| /getting-started/advice-and-go... | | Getting financial advice |
| /getting-started/advice-and-go... | | Boards and directors |
| /getting-started/advice-and-go... | | Questions your board will ask |
| /getting-started/advice-for-co... | | Advice for contractors |
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| /getting-started/advice-for-co... | | What to consider before you starting contracting |
| /getting-started/advice-for-co... | | Managing your finances |
| /getting-started/advice-for-co... | | Insurance cover for contractors |
| /getting-started/advice-for-co... | | What to watch out for in contracts |
| /getting-started/advice-for-co... | | Finding contracting work |
| /getting-started/advice-for-co... | | What you need to know if you have multiple jobs |
| /getting-started/choosing-the-... | | Business structures Advice on choosing the best one for you |
| /how-to-grow | | How to grow |
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| /how-to-grow/boosting-sales | | Boosting sales |
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| /how-to-grow/boosting-sales/ma... | | Marketing and sales |
| /how-to-grow/boosting-sales/ex... | | Exhibiting at trade shows |
| /how-to-grow/boosting-sales/ti... | | Tips for tendering |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | | Operating at a loss? Get tips on what you can do |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | Intellectual property protection |
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| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | What is intellectual property |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | Types of intellectual property |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | Why intellectual property is important |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | Simple steps to protect your intellectual property |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | When to consider intellectual property |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | Preparing for intellectual property advice |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | Defending your intellectual property |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | Protecting your intellectual property overseas |
| https://www.business.govt.nz/news | | Insights and articles on the latest business topics |
| /how-to-grow/growth-and-innova... | | Growth and innovation |
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| /how-to-grow/growth-and-innova... | | Test if you are ready to grow |
| /how-to-grow/growth-and-innova... | | Fostering innovation |
| /how-to-grow/growth-and-innova... | | Teaming up with other businesses |
| /assets/uploads/Documents/quic... | New window | 10 step business plan template Quick-focus planning for growing businesses
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| /how-to-grow/getting-governmen... | | Getting government grants |
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| /how-to-grow/getting-governmen... | | What can I get help with? |
| /how-to-grow/getting-governmen... | | Grants and help for your new business |
| /how-to-grow/getting-governmen... | | Grants and help for your established business |
| /how-to-grow/getting-governmen... | | Free government support and services |
| /getting-started/advice-and-go... | | Advice and governance Get support from people who can drive your business forward |
| /how-to-grow/importing | | Importing |
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| /how-to-grow/importing/manufac... | | Manufacturing overseas |
| /how-to-grow/importing/10-tips... | | 10 tips before you import |
| /how-to-grow/importing/importe... | | Importers and the Customs Service |
| /how-to-grow/importing/biosecu... | | Biosecurity for importers |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | | How to protect your IP overseas |
| /how-to-grow/exporting | | Exporting |
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| /how-to-grow/exporting/what-yo... | | What you need to know about exporting |
| /how-to-grow/exporting/create-... | | Create a good export plan |
| /how-to-grow/exporting/differe... | | Understand different ways to ship and distribute |
| /how-to-grow/exporting/governm... | | Government agencies can help when you export |
| /how-to-grow/intellectual-prop... | Text duplicate | How to protect your IP overseas |
| /how-to-grow/planning-to-exit | | Planning to exit |
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| /how-to-grow/planning-to-exit/... | | What to do when selling your business |
| /how-to-grow/planning-to-exit/... | | Stepping back from your business |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | Text duplicate | Operating at a loss? Get tips on what you can do |
| /how-to-grow/regional-business... | | Regional Business Partner Network |
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| /how-to-grow/regional-business... | | New Zealand business support |
| /how-to-grow/regional-business... | | Service providers |
| /how-to-grow/regional-business... | | Find your local Regional Business Partner |
| /how-to-grow/getting-governmen... | | NZTE Capability development voucher Co-funding to grow your skills. |
| /tax-and-accounting | | Tax and accounting |
| /tax-and-accounting | Text duplicate | Back |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | | Business finance basics |
| https://www.business.govt.nz/ | Text duplicate | Back |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | | Introduction to business finance |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | | Finance tips to help your business |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | | Getting paid on time |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | | Cash flow forecasting |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | | Depreciation: how to spread the cost of your assets |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | | What to do if your business is operating at a loss |
| /tax-and-accounting/basic-tax-... | | Basic tax types |
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| /tax-and-accounting/basic-tax-... | | Introduction to taxes and levies |
| /tax-and-accounting/basic-tax-... | | Income tax and provisional tax |
| /tax-and-accounting/basic-tax-... | | GST |
| /tax-and-accounting/basic-tax-... | | ACC levies |
| /tax-and-accounting/tax-when-y... | | Tax when you have employees |
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| /tax-and-accounting/tax-when-y... | | Payroll deductions |
| /tax-and-accounting/tax-when-y... | | PAYE |
| /tax-and-accounting/tax-when-y... | | KiwiSaver |
| /tax-and-accounting/tax-when-y... | | Employer superannuation contribution tax (ESCT) |
| /tax-and-accounting/tax-when-y... | | Fringe benefit tax (FBT) |
| /tax-and-accounting/tax-when-y... | | Employee allowances |
| /compliance-matters | New window | Which laws apply to you? Use our Compliance Matters tool to find out
IMG-ALT Use our Compliance Matters tool to find out |
| /tax-and-accounting/reducing-y... | | Reducing your tax |
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| /tax-and-accounting/reducing-y... | | How to reduce your tax bill |
| /tax-and-accounting/reducing-y... | | Claiming expenses |
| /tax-and-accounting/reducing-y... | | Research & development tax incentive |
| /tax-and-accounting/tax-time-tips | | Tax time tips |
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| /tax-and-accounting/tax-time-t... | | How to make tax time easier |
| /tax-and-accounting/tax-time-t... | | Keeping tax records |
| /tax-and-accounting/tax-time-t... | | Systems that can help at tax time |
| /tax-and-accounting/tax-time-t... | | How to fix tax mistakes |
| https://www.business.govt.nz/news | Text duplicate | Insights and articles on the latest business topics |
| /tax-and-accounting/closing-down | | Closing down |
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| /tax-and-accounting/closing-do... | | Warning signs of trouble ahead |
| /tax-and-accounting/closing-do... | | Is closing your business the right choice? |
| /tax-and-accounting/closing-do... | | Closing your business |
| /tax-and-accounting/closing-do... | | Insolvency and involuntary closure |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | Text duplicate | Operating at a loss? Get tips on what you can do |
| /tax-and-accounting/business-f... | | Understand your financial position Use the Cash Flow Forecaster tool |
| /hiring-and-managing | | Hiring and managing people |
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| /hiring-and-managing/deciding-... | | Deciding to hire |
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| /hiring-and-managing/deciding-... | | When you should hire staff |
| /hiring-and-managing/deciding-... | | Hiring the right staff types |
| /hiring-and-managing/deciding-... | | See how much an employee will cost |
| /hiring-and-managing/deciding-... | | How to become an employer |
| /hiring-and-managing/deciding-... | | Alternatives to hiring an employee |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | Hiring people |
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| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | Overview of the hiring process |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | Advertising positions and interviewing applicants |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | Recruitment options for your business |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | Minimum wage and fair pay |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | What to do when making a job offer |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | How to create an employment agreement |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | What you need to know about trial and probation periods |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | How to hire fixed term/casual employees |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | How to hire overseas workers |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | Employing your spouse or partner |
| /hiring-and-managing/hiring-pe... | | To-do list before your employee starts |
| /employeecostcalculator/ | New window Subdomain | Thinking of hiring? Use the Employee Cost Calculator to estimate costs
IMG-ALT Use the Employee Cost Calculator to estimate costs |
| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | Handling holidays and leave |
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| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | Introduction to holidays and leave |
| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | Paying your employees for leave |
| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | Managing annual leave for your team |
| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | Public holidays |
| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | Sick leave |
| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | Helping staff with bereavement leave |
| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | Helping staff with domestic violence leave |
| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | Parental leave |
| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | How to manage unpaid leave |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | Managing people day to day |
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| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | How to set up a new employee |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | Your employee's first day/week |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | What do I need to do when record keeping |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | Things to know when paying your employees |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | Breaks |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | Handling taxes with bonuses and benefits |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | Advice on flexible working arrangements |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | What you need to know about policies and procedures |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | Steps to take when managing misconduct |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | Best practice for an age-diverse workplace |
| /hiring-and-managing/managing-... | | Accommodation for workers |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | Guide to keeping people healthy and safe at work |
| /hiring-and-managing/getting-t... | | Getting the best from people |
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| /hiring-and-managing/getting-t... | | Performance appraisals |
| /hiring-and-managing/getting-t... | | Training and development options for your team |
| /hiring-and-managing/getting-t... | | Assess skills in your business |
| /hiring-and-managing/getting-t... | | Government help with training |
| /hiring-and-managing/getting-t... | | Steps to take when handling poor performance |
| /hiring-and-managing/getting-t... | | How you can resolve employment issues |
| /hiring-and-managing/getting-t... | | What to do when restructuring your business |
| /hiring-and-managing/getting-t... | | Tips on keeping track of employee performance |
| /hiring-and-managing/ending-em... | | Ending employment |
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| /hiring-and-managing/ending-em... | | What to do when an employee resigns |
| /hiring-and-managing/ending-em... | | Employee retirement |
| /hiring-and-managing/ending-em... | | What to do when making someone redundant |
| /hiring-and-managing/ending-em... | | Dismissal or termination |
| /hiring-and-managing/ending-em... | | Your checklist for when an employee leaves |
| /getting-started/choosing-the-... | Text duplicate | Business structures Advice on choosing the best one for you |
| https://eab.business.govt.nz/e... | External Subdomain | Build employment agreements Tailored to your business and everyone you employ
IMG-ALT Tailored to your business and everyone you employ |
| /do-business-online | | Do business online |
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| https://www.tools.business.gov... | External Subdomain | Get tailored e-commerce advice |
| /do-business-online/planning-b... | | Planning to do business online |
| /do-business-online/improving-... | | Improving your online business |
| /do-business-online/building-y... | | Building your website or online store |
| /do-business-online/advertisin... | | Advertising to online customers |
| /do-business-online/strengthen... | | Strengthening relationships with customers |
| /do-business-online/handling-o... | | Orders and deliveries |
| /do-business-online/digital-boost | | Digital Boost |
| https://www.tools.business.gov... | External Subdomain | Get tailored advice on doing business online Use the Revive & Thrive tool |
| /doing-business-for-good | | Doing business for good |
| /doing-business-for-good | Text duplicate | Back |
| /doing-business-for-good/doing... | | Doing business for good - an overview |
| /doing-business-for-good/makin... | | Making a difference with your purpose-led business |
| /doing-business-for-good/devel... | | Developing your business and impact models |
| /doing-business-for-good/build... | | Building the foundation for your purpose-led business |
| /doing-business-for-good/measu... | | Measuring the impact of your purpose-led business |
| /doing-business-for-good/getti... | | Getting investment for your purpose-led business |
| /risks-and-operations | | Risks and operations |
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| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | Health and safety |
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| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | Health and safety basics |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | How to assess health and safety risks |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | What is 'reasonably practicable' |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | Plans, tools and learning from incidents |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | Worker engagement and participation |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | Great toolbox talks |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | How to approach workers about a health and safety issue |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | Protect your retail shop with a fog cannon |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | Preparing for health and safety advice |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | What to expect from WorkSafe visits |
| https://www.business.govt.nz/news | Text duplicate | Insights and articles on the latest business topics |
| /risks-and-operations/planning... | | Planning for the unexpected (BCP) |
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| /risks-and-operations/planning... | | Emergency planning for businesses |
| /risks-and-operations/planning... | | Continuity and contingency planning |
| /risks-and-operations/planning... | | Insurance |
| /risks-and-operations/planning... | | In an emergency |
| /risks-and-operations/it-risk-... | | IT risk and avoiding scams |
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| /risks-and-operations/it-risk-... | | Storing and backing up data |
| /risks-and-operations/it-risk-... | | Protecting business data |
| /risks-and-operations/it-risk-... | | Protecting customer and employee information |
| /risks-and-operations/it-risk-... | | Avoiding scams and fraud |
| /risks-and-operations/it-risk-... | | What to do if you've been hacked |
| /risks-and-operations/dealing-... | | Dealing with customer complaints |
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| /risks-and-operations/dealing-... | | When customers complain |
| /risks-and-operations/dealing-... | | Understanding consumer laws |
| /risks-and-operations/dealing-... | | Reducing risk of complaints |
| /risks-and-operations/dealing-... | | Fair returns and complaints policies |
| /risks-and-operations/dealing-... | | What you need to tell customers |
| /risks-and-operations/dealing-... | | Training staff to handle complaints |
| /risks-and-operations/equipmen... | | Equipment, premises and assets |
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| /risks-and-operations/equipmen... | | Choosing where to work |
| /risks-and-operations/equipmen... | | Leasing or buying premises |
| /risks-and-operations/equipmen... | | Common business assets checklists |
| /risks-and-operations/equipmen... | | Introduction to managing assets |
| /risks-and-operations/equipmen... | | Resource Management Act for business |
| /risks-and-operations/equipmen... | | CO2 support |
| /risks-and-operations/manufact... | | Manufacturing |
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| /risks-and-operations/manufact... | | Exploring manufacturing options |
| /risks-and-operations/manufact... | | Importing and exporting laws |
| /risks-and-operations/reduce-y... | | Reduce your risk as a supplier |
| /risks-and-operations/extreme-... | | Extreme weather: Information for businesses |
| /risks-and-operations/tradies | | Tips for tradies |
| /compliance-matters | New window Text duplicate | Which laws apply to you? Use our Compliance Matters tool to find out
IMG-ALT Use our Compliance Matters tool to find out |
| /business-performance | | Business performance |
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| /business-performance/manageme... | | Management and leadership |
| https://www.business.govt.nz/ | Text duplicate | Back |
| /business-performance/manageme... | | Assess your management and leadership skills |
| /business-performance/manageme... | | Improve your management and leadership: Overview |
| /business-performance/manageme... | | How to communicate and give feedback |
| /business-performance/manageme... | | How to be a good leader |
| /business-performance/manageme... | | Leadership styles and when to use them |
| /business-performance/manageme... | | How to motivate your staff |
| /business-performance/manageme... | | Managing people's performance |
| /business-performance/manageme... | | Performance issues: What to check |
| /business-performance/manageme... | | Shaping your work culture |
| /business-performance/strategi... | | Strategic finance |
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| /business-performance/strategi... | | Strategic finance overview |
| /business-performance/strategi... | | How to read financial statements |
| /business-performance/strategi... | | Use numbers to tell your business story |
| /business-performance/strategi... | | Financial models that can help you succeed |
| /business-performance/strategi... | | Metrics that can help your cash flow |
| /business-performance/strategi... | | What to know when exploring funding options |
| /business-performance/operatio... | | Operations strategy |
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| /business-performance/operatio... | | Operations strategy overview |
| /business-performance/operatio... | | Improving operational efficiency and innovation |
| /business-performance/operatio... | | Ensuring capacity matches demand |
| /business-performance/operatio... | | Managing inventory |
| /business-performance/operatio... | | Quality matters: understand and improve quality |
| /business-performance/operatio... | | Knowing your networks: supply and distribution |
| /business-performance/governance | | Directors and governance |
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| /business-performance/governan... | | Governance overview |
| /business-performance/governan... | | What governance is and why it’s important |
| /business-performance/governan... | | Laying the groundwork for good governance |
| /business-performance/governan... | | What it means to be a good director |
| /business-performance/governan... | | Governance: Key things to review if you do it yourself |
| /business-performance/governan... | | Structured governance — boards |
| /business-performance/business... | | Business strategy |
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| /business-performance/business... | | Business strategy at a glance |
| /business-performance/business... | | An introduction to business strategy |
| /business-performance/business... | | Looking outwards at your market |
| /business-performance/business... | | Looking inwards at your business |
| /business-performance/business... | | Creating your own space |
| /business-performance/business... | | Turning strategy into action |
| /business-performance/marketin... | | Marketing strategy |
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| /business-performance/marketin... | | Marketing strategy overview |
| /business-performance/marketin... | | How marketing sets you up for success |
| /business-performance/marketin... | | What your customers want and how they think |
| /business-performance/marketin... | | Build a brand your customers will love |
| /business-performance/marketin... | | Use insights to sell the right thing in the best place |
| /business-performance/marketin... | | How to set the right price |
| /business-performance/marketin... | | Find the best way to promote your business |
| /business-performance/new-zeal... | | New Zealand Business Performance Panel |
| /business-performance/healthy-... | | Healthy business checklist |
| /business-performance/healthy-... | | Healthy business checklist Everyday actions to keep your business strong
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| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing | | Mental health and wellbeing support |
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| https://www.business.govt.nz/ | Text duplicate | Back |
| /wellbeing-support/managing-yo... | | Resilience: Tips for small business owners |
| /wellbeing-support/managing-yo... | | Boss burnout: Spot warning signs in yourself |
| /wellbeing-support/managing-yo... | | Owner-operators: Tips to beat isolation |
| /wellbeing-support/managing-yo... | | Money and your mental health |
| /wellbeing-support/managing-yo... | | Working solo: Tips to stay mentally well |
| /wellbeing-support/managing-yo... | | Impostor syndrome: Feeling like a fraud |
| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing-i... | | Wellbeing in your business |
| https://www.business.govt.nz/ | Text duplicate | Back |
| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing-i... | | Mental health in the workplace |
| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing-i... | | Problem sharing and solving |
| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing-i... | | Why workplace wellbeing is important |
| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing-i... | | Talking with your team about uncertain times |
| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing-i... | | Mental health for you and your staff |
| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing-i... | | Looking after your employees |
| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing-i... | | Minimising and managing workplace stress |
| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing-i... | | Great minds don’t always think alike |
| /wellbeing-support/wellbeing-w... | | Wellbeing webinars |
| /wellbeing-support/brave-in-bu... | | Brave in business e-learning |
| /e-learning-courses | | E-learning courses |
| /risks-and-operations/extreme-... | Text duplicate | Extreme weather: Information for businesses |
| https://www.business.govt.nz/news | | News |
| /tools-and-resources | | Tools and resources |
| /older-worker-employment-toolkit | | Older workers toolkit |
| /sole-trader-toolkit | | Sole trader toolkit |
| /starting-a-business | | Starting a business |
| /going-contracting | | Going contracting |
| /how-to-grow/regional-business... | Text duplicate | Regional Business Partner Network |
| /consultation-hub | | Contribute to consultations |
| https://www.business.govt.nz/ | | Search |
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| https://www.twitter.com/busine... | External Subdomain | X |
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| /tools-and-resources | | Explore tools and resources Save yourself time and money with our easy-to-use range of tools and resources for your business. Explore now
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| /tax-and-accounting/reducing-y... | | Tax tips: Find out what expenses you can claim Whether you’re a sole trader, contracting, in a partnership or own a company, you can claim business expenses ...
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| /starting-a-business | | Get started To help you get started in business, we’ve got free tips, tools, guides and case studies to point you in the right direction. Get started
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| https://www.business.govt.nz/news | | News for business See our regular updates for small businesses from across government about new services, law changes and more. View business updates
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| /sole-trader-toolkit | | Sole trader toolkit As a sole trader, you’ll be looking after many parts of running a business by yourself. We have got tools and resources to get you set up...
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| /onecheck | | Is your business name available? Use ONECheck to see if your business name, web domain, trade mark and social media usernames are available – it only takes o...
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| /business-performance/healthy-... | | Healthy business checklist A healthy business can survive and thrive through challenges and change. Follow our checklist of everyday actions that you can do ...
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| /risks-and-operations/tradies | | Tips for tradies Learn how to improve your construction business by understanding how pricing works, and the best way to quote for jobs. We’ve got short vide...
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| /getting-started/taking-the-fi... | | Guide to starting a business, 10-step guide to starting a business |
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| https://eab.business.govt.nz/e... | External Subdomain | Creating an employment agreement, Get started with Employment Agreement Builder |
| https://www.tools.business.gov... | External Subdomain | Choose business structure, Choose your business structure |
| /hiring-and-managing/handling-... | | Introduction to holidays and leave, Find out about leave |
| /assets/uploads/Documents/Busi... | | Start-up business plan template, Download start up business plan [DOCX, 248 KB] |
| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | | Fog cannon subsidy for retailers, Fog cannon subsidy |
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| /tax-and-accounting/reducing-y... | | What to claim if you work from home See what to claim
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| /tax-and-accounting/basic-tax-... | | Goods and Services Tax (GST) dos and don’ts When to register and deregister for GST, how to pay it and when, plus zero-rated goods and services. Find guidanc... |
| /tax-and-accounting/reducing-y... | | Basic tips for reducing your tax bill Tips for reducing tax
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| /getting-started/business-plan... | | Common business milestones Highs, lows and speed bumps — here are 20 milestones small businesses often face, plus tips and tools to help. Reach business mile... |
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| /getting-started/taking-the-fi... | | Research your market Knowing about your market and rivals is crucial, whether you’re starting, growing or well established. How to research your market |
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| /risks-and-operations/health-a... | Text duplicate | Keeping people healthy and safe See health and safety visual guide
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| https://facebook.com/business.... | External Text duplicate | Facebook |
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