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MARCH 2013 NEWSLETTER




	Welcome to the March 2013 edition of the Business Insider. Are you ready for the new IR 10 2013 tax returns? We profile important changes that businesses need to be aware of. We also take a look at the Government’s Business Growth Agenda and find out what it means for Kiwi businesses. Do you know your holiday trading obligations? With Easter just around the corner, now’s the time to organise your business during the closedown period. Finally, could you be doing more to protect your Intellectual Property? Find out about a new interactive tool we’ve developed to ensure your best-kept secrets stay yours.

Tax changes you need to be aware of

Inland Revenue has updated the IR 10 form for the 2013 tax year and onwards. We take a look at what's changed.

Find your business niche and flourish

MYOB provides some tips on how to build a niche for your business.

Easter trading: your responsibilities

With Easter fast approaching, the Government is reminding retailers of their responsibilities over the holiday period.

New help and support to commercialise innovation

We profile Callaghan Innovation, a new Crown entity that aims to help Kiwi businesses involed with research and development.

Have you tried our Intellectual Property Healthcheck yet?

Do you have some IP assets in need of protection, or maybe you don’t know what can be protected?

What the new Business Growth Agenda means for your business

The Government recently launched a series of initiatives to develop a more productive and competitive economy and is seeking your feedback.

Get your business off to a flying start with Business.govt.nz and ANZ

We're pleased to announce the ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition is back for 2013. Enter your business for a chance to win a share of over $80,000 in prizes.

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