Registered office and company records

All New Zealand domiciled companies must have a registered office, as well as an address for service, where legal documents can be delivered to the company.  Both addresses must be notified to the Registrar on application for incorporation.
The registered office must be a physical New Zealand address, not a postal box or accommodation address.  Normally it [...]

Spam to be finally outlawed in New Zealand

With less than a month before The Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act comes into force; are you ready for it?
The Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 comes into force on September 5 2007 and aims to prevent New Zealand becoming a haven for spammers by prohibiting unsolicited commercial electronic messages. 
The Act requires anyone who sends commercial [...]

Something to cheer you up

We all know that running your own business is often hard work and we often forget to take time out to celebrate our successes or to inject a bit of humour in our busy lives.  An Aussie friend of mine sent me this link a few days ago, which cheered me up no end! 
Take a [...]

Proven tips to improve your cash flow

Ever heard of the saying that “a sale is not a sale until the cash is in your bank account?” 
If we you were paid for your sales the moment that you made them, you would never have a cash flow problem. 
Unfortunately, that does not always happen in many businesses.  Credit is a privilege (not a [...]

Why employing full-time administration staff is costing you more than you think.

The cost of employing full-time administration staff is costing you more than you think.  Added to their salaries, you will have to pay them holiday & sick pay; other government taxes; training costs and they will have regular “down-time”.  And don’t forget the overheads associated with it – a telephone; desk & chair; insurances; software; [...]

Why it pays to have a network of advisors – part 2

In my previous article, I discussed why it’s important to have a good team of professional advisors on hand to help your business.  This article follows on that discussion.
Marketing consultant
Many start-up businesses can’t afford the high fees that these consultants charge, but if you do have the cash, good marketing consultants are well worth it. [...]