As at: 27 November 2023
Latest news
Check back here regularly for latest news and handy tips for busy business owners.
Just to let you know, Business Systems Sorted will be closed from Monday, 11 December through to Thursday, 14 December 2023.
I'll come back to ewe on Friday, 15 December.
New WOF VIRM Amendments available now from Waka Kotahi NZ
Effective 1 October 2023
Effective 1 April 2023
Effective 1 October 2022
Effective 1 April 2022
David Awards 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 Finalists
Business Systems Sorted celebrated its 4th anniversary on Saturday, 28 January 2023 so...
Group 1 - Under 8 Years Old
1st Prize Winner: Jack, 7 years old - Entered on behalf of Burwood Road Motors, Burwood, Christchurch.
2nd Prize Winner: Charly, 1 year old - Entered on behalf of Inspect-A-Vehicle, Whanganui.
Group 2 - 8-10 Year Olds
1st Prize Winner: Michaela, 8 years old - Entered on behalf of Plimmerton Motors, Plimmerton.
2nd Prize Winner: Alysha, 10 years old - Entered on behalf of Value Master Motors, Hastings.
3rd Prize Winner: Aliza, 11 years old - Entered on behalf of Matamata Auto Services, Matamata.
Zaylen - 8 years old - Entered on behalf of Matamata Auto Services, Matamata.
Isaia - 11 years old - Entered on behalf of Inspect-A-Vehicle, Whanganui.
Leeson - 9 years old - Entered on behalf of Inspect-A-Vehicle, Whanganui.
Excellent resources - and they're free!
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
Xero Assistance Programme for Kiwi Small Businesses
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?
Services extended!
More H&S resources added to H&S Essentials Pack in 2022!
Xero Assistance Programme for Kiwi Small Businesses
Business Systems Sorted has extended its services to cover COF Inspecting Organisations and Light Vehicle Repair Certifiers.
More H&S resources added to H&S Essentials Pack in 2022!
More H&S resources added to H&S Essentials Pack in 2022!
More H&S resources added to H&S Essentials Pack in 2022!
To celebrate the New Year, I've added even more resources to the H&S Essential Package - now including even more handy in-house maintenance checklists & safe operating procedures.
Useful links
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.
Workplace Health & Safety
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Hazardous Substance Regulations
Remember, you can keep up to date with Worksafe NZ news by subscribing to their free email newsletter.
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!
Help to get you sorted!
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!
Just for fun!
Help to get you sorted!
Help to get you sorted!
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
Hazardous Substance Tags
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)
Hazardous Substance Tags
Hazardous Substance Tags
Hazardous Substance Tags
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!
Hazardous Substance Tags
Just for Fun!
Everything is figureoutable! Take 2 minutes to listen to how - from The Daily Stoic - Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Life.