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INTERNATIONAL

Kia ora Manaaki TeamI have a NZ Company and want to set up a distribution centre in Gold Coast Queensland Australia.  Can I establish this DC under my NZ Company or do I need to set up a Australian Company.  I have my sister that resides there and will operate the DC.  We would have ingredients exported to Australia to make up the product line for sale in Australia.Thank you

Question submitted by @gmharris62 27/10/2020 @ 4:42 pm
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BUSINESS GROWTH

Hi,I have hit a roadblock.I’m losing interest and the frustration is making me wonder if it’s time to call it a day.The business is residential cleaning.I know I can bring in the work! I have trouble hiring ladies that want to work, then there is the contracting issue and $ paid.  I’m limited in what I can pay because I can only charge out so much to the client in order to be competitive.

Question submitted by @anonymous 27/10/2020 @ 1:21 pm
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FUNDING & FINANCE

Kia ora. Would love some advice on how to structure my payment system to contractors. My business is all online. A portion of my business will be bringing in facilitators who I’ll be hiring to do the work. The work is created by the facilitator but ownership belongs to the business. Rather than giving them an hourly rate, I want to share the profits of the product they create for my business (75-25 %roughly) so they only get 75% of profit at the end of every month.My question is, what’s the best way to structurethis in terms of payments, taxes, accountability to IRD  etc. also I’m very new to business. Is there anything I  should be thinking about when paying people thank you 

Question submitted by @anonymous 27/10/2020 @ 6:07 am
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BUSINESS GROWTH

I am keen to grow my new business maraestay.co.nz and would welcome some post launch strategies, I am employing 2 people due to start next week. I am based in Gisborne and we are a Maori owned business – we received funding from TPK in 2019 to complete a business case. 

Question submitted by @anonymous 26/10/2020 @ 7:18 am
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FUNDING & FINANCE

We are a transport company, contracting to Fulton Hogan Ltd.  The BNZ gave us a temporary overdraft, which runs out today, due to the last lockdown our revenue was cut and now we are short of capital to cover our expenses for the month. The BNZ will not extend our overdraft, even though we are working more hours.  We need help to cover our expenses, as well as look at taking on a driver to increase our monthly income.  Can you please advise where we can go for this?Thanks.

Question submitted by @susan-solomon 23/10/2020 @ 11:56 am
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SALES

Kia ora! I’m Adam from Solid Oral Care we make effective and sustainable toothpaste in Titahi Bay, Porirua. We have recently registered for gst and have employed our first person (a covid redundancy). Looking for sales advice/guidance (both on and offline) and female founder networks. Thanks in advance!!!

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FUNDING & FINANCE

When business is still pretty fresh and there is no guaranteed income …just hope… How do I start paying myself? In a previous”business” I never paid myself but this time around I’m turning a profit and want to start paying myself something even if just small. Just want to make sure I’m doing that by the book.It won’t be a salary as such as turnover is not super high /consistent yet.Do I start on a commission based model maybe?For context : I’m a Sustainable Stylist and offer personal wardrobe styling services, personal shopping services and I resell preloved clothing ( both on consignment from Clients and items I’ve sourced secondhand)

Question submitted by @anonymous 23/10/2020 @ 6:49 am
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BRAND & MARKETING

We started a business almost 3 years ago now, and have seen consistent growth, year on year. Our business is seasonal though, so we are looking at two things:1. Increased awareness, sales and distribution in NZ2. Exporting to Northern Hemisphere countriesRegarding these two points:1. We don’t feel that we have got our online strategy entirely right – is there someone able to help us with this? We need help with achieving point 1… mainly in terms of marketing…2. We really need guidance on how to go about exporting. We have been in touch with NZTE but it is very slow in responding, and we are itching to get moving… Any advice/support here would be fantastic.

Question submitted by @anonymous 22/10/2020 @ 1:32 pm
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DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY

How can I progress with my app development in a way that it becomes usable and returns an income?

Question submitted by @deepa 22/10/2020 @ 5:36 am
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DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY

I am making a partner program for restaurants in New Zealand, helping then to recover from the pandemic by supporting and offering essential technology get more buisness and reduce overheads. Need some guidance..

Question submitted by @naz250588 21/10/2020 @ 4:30 am
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BUSINESS GROWTH

hi everyone. I run an auction house and I am beginning to be able to sell SOME of my household goods easily, but now really need to turn to getting more estates and commercial clears on a regular basis. I have cold called a number of places like the Public Trust, been to see a funeral home, consulted with a real estate agent, tried facebook advertising and returned VERY LITTLE action on a call for estates or figured out a way to attract more. We are sometimes told that we are too small (not enough reach) for the liquidators and the professional services like elderly assist told us we could not pay enough per item for them. But the fact remains, I need good product to sell, and to buy it cheaply so I can sell it cheaply. (Auckland)

Question submitted by @pookles 20/10/2020 @ 4:34 pm
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DIGITAL & ONLINE MARKETING

Hi there. I run an auction house, and I really need some help to figure out an advertising formula to increase my database for online sales and also for live auctions. We are in Auckland. 

Question submitted by @pookles 20/10/2020 @ 4:32 pm
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FASHION

Hi team!I’ve been wanting to set up a platform that shares “Themes” and “Messages” through multiple mediums such as apparel, blogs and podcasts with an aim of growing a community of like minded people who can relate to these messages we share.Each collection will have a different theme with hopes of creating a discussion point, learning from one another and for some to even share their own experiences.”The Layers Platform” is the name of my idea.Layers of clothing with a deeper Layer of meaning behind each collection.I have designed a collection. I have quotes on all of the apparel to start. Right now, I’m struggling with the business side of things. The planning and designs are my strengths and the business side of things I am learning.Is there anything you could suggest me reading, learning from or doing to guide me through this?Thank you!Frazer

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Hi team!I’ve been wanting to set up a platform that shares “Themes” and “Messages” through multiple mediums such as apparel, blogs and podcasts with an aim of growing a community of like minded people who can relate to these messages we share.Each collection will have a different theme with hopes of creating a discussion point, learning from one another and for some to even share their own experiences.”The Layers Platform” is the name of my idea.Layers of clothing with a deeper Layer of meaning behind each collection.I have designed a collection. I have quotes on all of the apparel to start. Right now, I’m struggling with the business side of things. The planning and designs are my strengths and the business side of things I am learning.Is there anything you could suggest me reading, learning from or doing to guide me through this?Thank you!Frazer

Question submitted by @frazer 19/10/2020 @ 6:52 am
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