Many New Zealand SMEs are noticing an increase in late payments over June and July, and one accounting firm suggests […]
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‘Time to reconsider Fair Pay Agreements’
Newly released documents show the Government’s plan for Fair Pay Agreements did not have the support of MBIE, and Fair Pay Agreements should now be reconsidered, […]
Big energy and transport cost increases for business will flow through to customers
A survey of 87 large, medium and small businesses, shows big increases in electricity, gas and transport costs hitting them – and 74% […]
Government takes action to improve protections for subcontractors
The Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Bill – which provides greater financial protection for subcontractors – has passed its first reading […]
Hospitality NZ’s new training platform could be game-changer for industry
An online training platform by industry for industry that could be a game-changer for a hospitality industry beset by skills […]
New public-private effort on digital uptake
A new public-private partnership has been launched to improve access to digital technology and training for small businesses, to take […]
Backing small business as economy recovers
A new digital training, advice and support service will enable small businesses to take advantage of opportunities in e-commerce as […]
BusinessNZ: Migrants bring benefits
BusinessNZ has welcomed last night’s announcement by the Government of an increased focus on attracting overseas investment but notes that New […]
Govt to deliver lower card fees to business
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark has today announced the Government’s next steps to reduce merchant service fees that […]
EMA: No positive outcomes from FPA proposal
The EMA says there will be no positive outcomes from the Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) proposal for businesses. Chief executive […]