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July 2021 Newsletter

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2021 law changes round-up

From sick leave updates to new investment property rules, we've gathered this year's law changes into one place. Check out this summary to see what applies to your business. 

 

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Great minds don’t always think alike

Conflict is a part of running a small business. Managed the right way, it can lead to positive things, like new ideas, products, services, or ways of doing business.

 

Deal with conflict
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Deadline extended for R&D tax credit applications

If you want a Research and Development tax credit for the 2019/2020 or 2020/2021 tax years, you have until 31 August 2021 to get your applications in. Payments will be processed in early 2022. 

 

See if you're eligible
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Get a subsidy for health and safety advice

If you’re in manufacturing or residential construction, you might be eligible for an ACC subsidy to help pay for health and safety advice from a HASANZ-registered advisor.

 

 

Subsidy details
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Don't miss out: Get your Resurgence Support application in

Applications for the Resurgence Support Payment will close at 11.59pm on Thursday 29 July 2021. If your business or organisation is facing a reduction in revenue due to the alert level increase on 23 June 2021 you may be eligible to apply. 

 

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Make it easy for customers to scan in

Contact tracing is a key way to help protect New Zealand from future lockdowns. Make it easy for customers and visitors to your business to see your QR posters and scan in. 

 

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