So You Want to Start a Business!
Have you considered ....
Using the information from www.biz.org.nz?
Writing a business plan that includes goals to be met by stated times showing how they will be achieved?
Deciding on the structure of the business (sole trader/ partnership/company)?
Taking professional advice before deciding?
Establishing a relationship with Accountant, Banker, Solicitor, Insurance Broker?
Selecting and registering a name with the Companies Office?
Registering your business name under the trademark's Act?
If an invention is involved, first discussing it with a patent attorney?
If staff are required, writing an employment agreement before hiring?
Finding premises and getting advice before signing a lease?
Deciding on an accounting system?
Contacting IRD & registering for GST with 2 or 6 monthly reporting cycle?
Investigating insurance for public liability, stock, plant, vehicle/s etc.?
The establishment of an Occupational Health & Safety policy? |