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?