Qualifying Company Reforms
Minister of Revenue, Peter Dunne said today that the Government would introduce new rules preventing loss attributing qualifying companies (LAQCs) from passing losses on to their shareholders.
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Business Press Releases, New Zealand
Survey Uncovers Online Intentions of Retailers
Auckland based ecommerce specialists, Solutionists, have paired up with the New Zealand Retailers Association to survey 5000+ New Zealand retailers. The survey provides insight into the online intentions of retailers for the next year, and revealed that almost half of New Zealand retailers are already selling online, with 40% more considering joining them within the next 12 months.
Go Global Business Forum
With the future of New Zealand’s economy dependant on export success, ExportNZ is holding a must-attend international business forum for New Zealand firms, Go Global, at Auckland’s SKYCITY Convention Centre on 27 October 2010.
Made4Baby Finalist in The David Awards
The 2010 finalists in the The David Awards: heroes in small business have been named. Made4Baby is proud to announce they have been selected as a finalist in the Most inspired use of technology category. This category refers to a business which leverages technology in many guises to enhance efficiency, mobility and keep overheads to a minimum.
International Business Award for Christchurch Council
Christchurch City Council has joined the elite of the international business world after winning a prestigious Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame award. This award is recognised as the benchmark for managing organisational strategy and performance.
Comet SEO a Conversation Starter
Mum always said don’t talk to strangers, but in the age of social media the ability to start or join conversations is increasingly a key strategic advantage for organisations and salespeople. Now a New Zealand cloud software developer, Genesis Interactive, has invented an application that does the awkward bit for you, by trawling through social media websites and dropping ‘pick-up lines’.
Major IT Players Support Python Conference 2010
Over 150 computer programming enthusiasts are set to meet at the Kiwi PyCon 2010 conference on
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 November at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands in Waitangi.
Locally Developed SEO Tool
New Zealand companies can now do their own search engine optimisation quickly and cheaply through an innovative tool that simplifies the entire process.
Tax Cuts to Boost Real Wages
Tax changes on October 1, 2010 will boost real wages. Personal income tax rates will be cut, bank saving resident withholding tax rate will drop, the top tax rate on savings in PIE investments will drop and GST will increase.
Small Service Sector Improvement August 2010
BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index shows a slight improvement in the service sector activity in August 2010. However results over the next few months may not be as favourable following the Canterbury earthquake.
Bids4biz Provides Free Service For Quake Repairs
In the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake, Bids4biz.co.nz is offering to help quake victims find trades people to help their rebuilding efforts.
Secured Signing 2010 Westpac ENS Business Excellence Awards
We are proud to announce that Secured Signing was the winner of the 2010 Eco Insulation Excellence in Design, Research & Development Award at the 2010 Westpac ENS Business Excellence Awards.
Canterbury Earthquake Small Business Support
A wage subsidy is being made available to support employees of small businesses seriously disrupted by the earthquake in Canterbury.
What Makes a Good Brand?
Defining and creating a professional and effective brand is a critical aspect of forming a successful business or company. However, when selecting a professional branding company careful consideration must be made in respect of their strategy, professionalism and implementation.
The Kymera Wand
Magically control your home entertainment systems with the world’s first real magic wand – a buttonless gesture-based universal remote control.
New Beauty Website Hits Kiwi Shores
Kiwi women will now have access to tips and tricks from leading international experts and information on the latest and greatest products with the launch of beauty website Rouge.
NZ Online Advertising Growth Nudges 20 Percent
The Interactive Advertising Bureau of New Zealand (IABNZ) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have released online advertising expenditure figures for Q2, 2010. The growth of New Zealand’s online advertising market continues unabated, with the most recent April-June 2010 quarter totalling to $62.58m, up $7.26m on the Q1, 2010 result.
Award for Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival
The Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival has won the NZ Association of Event Professionals Event Industry Award.
Important Plumbing Repair Tools
Plumbing is a system which is used for distribution of portable water and the pipes installed in a building are used for removal of waterborne wastes. It is a system of pipes or tubes. Plumbing is used to get the clean water in and waste water out from the house. It is a core of every house hold. It is distinguished from water and sewage systems. It needs regular maintenance.
Silver Ferns at New World
Silver Ferns members were brought into New World stores last Saturday in Christchurch, Rotorua and Papakura to meet fans, shoppers and staff. As a New Zealand owned and operated organsation, New World is proud to sponsor Kiwi icons such as Netball New Zealand and the Silver Ferns.