As at: 2 May 2021
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Check back here regularly for latest news and handy tips for busy business owners. Updated at the end of each month.
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Xero Assistance Programme for Kiwi Small Businesses
My interview with Fee Webby, Digital Boost
Check out the Government's Digital Boost - hundreds of free resources and training videos to help you get your business online.
My interview with Fee Webby, Digital Boost
Xero Assistance Programme for Kiwi Small Businesses
My interview with Fee Webby, Digital Boost
I was recently interviewed by Fee Webby from Digital Boost about how I started Business Systems Sorted and which IT systems I use in the business including Xero, My Hours, Survey Monkey, Google Keep and Canva.
Xero Assistance Programme for Kiwi Small Businesses
Xero Assistance Programme for Kiwi Small Businesses
LATEST UPDATE! WOF Amendments Training Questionnaire
Did you know that Xero offer access to free face-to-face, telephone, live chat and online counselling for Kiwi businesses who subscribe to their starter, standard and premium plans. How awesome is that?
LATEST UPDATE! WOF Amendments Training Questionnaire
LATEST UPDATE! WOF Amendments Training Questionnaire
LATEST UPDATE! WOF Amendments Training Questionnaire
Covering 1 April 2021 NZTA WOF VIRM Amendments - available now! Make sure your WOF Inspectors are up to date and understand the latest VIRM Amendments issued by NZTA.
NEW! Handy guide to hazardous substance pictograms!
LATEST UPDATE! WOF Amendments Training Questionnaire
NEW! Handy guide to hazardous substance pictograms!
Download Business Systems Sorted FREE guide to hazardous substance pictograms & their meanings!
More products now available!
LATEST UPDATE! WOF Amendments Training Questionnaire
NEW! Handy guide to hazardous substance pictograms!
Check out Business Systems Sorted's new health & safety products introduced in 2021!
Services extended!
Services extended!
Services extended!
Business Systems Sorted has extended its services to cover COF Inspecting Organisations and Light Vehicle Repair Certifiers.
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All businesses must display an NZ COVID Tracer QR code for each business location. This came into effect at 11:59am Wednesday 19 August 2020.
A separate poster is needed for each unique location. Each location must display their poster in either a prominent place or near main entrances.
Writing health & safety documents
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Writing health & safety documents
Check out Worksafe NZ's guide to writing health & safety documents. Remember though, if you need any help or just don't have time, I can help you with putting together personalised health & safety for your business, ready to be reviewed with your workers.
Stay up to date with latest employment news & info
Stay up to date with latest employment news & info
Stay up to date with latest employment news & info
During COVID-19, or any other situation, employment rights and responsibilities do not change – however, during changing COVID-19 alert levels there may be uncertainty as to how to handle specific situations. Stay up-to-date with the latest COVID-19 employment news and information on our website.
VIRM In-Service Certification Questionnaire Packs
VIRM In-Service Certification Questionnaire Packs
VIRM In-Service Certification Questionnaire Packs
Available now! Ideal training tool for technicians applying for their WOF authority or for Inspectors needing to brush up on the VIRM.
Apprenticeship Support Programme
VIRM In-Service Certification Questionnaire Packs
VIRM In-Service Certification Questionnaire Packs
The Apprenticeship Support Programme is a cross-agency government response to help employers retain and bring on new apprentices including Mana in Mahi participants, while dealing with the effects of COVID-19.
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VIRM In-Service Certification Questionnaire Packs
Blackfern Coop continues to grow...
Blackfern Coop is going from strength to strength with new suppliers coming on board each month and membership growing across the country
Workplace Health & Safety
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Hazardous Substance Regulations
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Hazardous Substance Regulations
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Hazardous Substance Regulations
How do you ensure your staff are adequately trained to use hazardous substances safely? Check out Business Systems Sorted HazSub Information & Training Guides - available as packs of 10 or singles.
Help to get you sorted!
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Help to get you sorted!
Tip 1 in getting you sorted! Try to handle each piece of paper only once!
Either deal with it immediately or take the next logical step!
NZ Legislation
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From www.business.govt.nz, Privacy laws are changing. This may affect information you collect about staff and/or customers.
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On 4 February 2020, NZTA announced that all WOF re-check vouchers issued have now expired and they are no longer accepting claims and processing payments.
Automotive
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Read Autofile Insight's article about the support from other manufacturers to GM's decision to scrap Holden
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Want an online presence but don't know where to start? Check out Business Systems Sorted new Website Design & Update Service now available.
Just for fun!
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Take two minutes to listen to the wonderful John Clarke explain how the financial system works.
Workplace Health & Safety
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Did you know you can order FREE (yes! FREE) safe driving resources from NZTA, including wallet cards for employees, posters for display and coasters. So if your employees are required to use vehicles at work, check them out.
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Having the right personal protective equipment (PPE) when you use hazardous substances is important. Check out Worksafe NZ's latest guidance on PPE.
Help to get you sorted!
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Help to get you sorted!
Grab a coffee and have a listen & look at this animated book & review of Getting Things Done by David Allen. Great tips! (Remember, you can skip the YouTube ads after a second or two)
NZ Legislation
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Help to get you sorted!
From www.business.govt.nz, here's a summary of all the 2019 law changes that affect NZ business owners, and an outline of a few new ones coming in 2020.
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Attn: WOF IOs & VIs - make sure you have read the 14 January 2020 update from NZTA in relation to Takata Alpha airbag recalls.
Automotive
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MTA alarmed as percentage of fatal crashes involving vehicle factors triples in five years. Read their full Media Release.
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Need to label bottles containing hazardous substances? I can sort that for you! See my new Hazardous Substance Tags available now for order - personalised from your product's SDS. Includes cable tie for easy affixing to container.
Just for Fun!
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Everything is figureoutable! Take 2 minutes to listen to how - from The Daily Stoic - Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Life.