“The Mallagan Institute just rang to say thank you for our firm’s donation.” Have you ever known any other charity to do this?

You are in business. When anyone does anything to help your business, be sure to say thank you. Some people send a small gift. One woman received a lovely card. She was so impressed she kept it on her desk for six months to admire it. 

Most businesses serving food, in one way or another, were supposed to have registered under the Food Act before 31 March 2018. To check if you need to register, go to the Ministry for Primary Industries website. 

There are now two ways of working out the use of home calculation. 

Inland Revenue will provide a standard rate per square metre for variable costs such as power, telephone/mobile/Internet services and house/contents insurance. The rate is $41.10 per square metre. A share of fixed costs such as rent or rates and interest on mortgage can be added to this.

We’ve all heard the phrase “location, location, location”. It applies just as much to business location as it does to your home.

In business, you want to be in a location that attracts customers, whether it’s through a shop front or an attractive office space.

Are you likely to pay more than $60,000 provisional tax per year? If yes, read on: