Blog & Stories
Stories, tips, and updates for the Filipino community.
Choosing the right NZ business structure
How Filipino founders can compare sole trader, partnership, and company structures before trading.
May 3, 2026Business names, company names, and NZBNs
A practical checklist for names, NZBNs, and company registration before printing menus or signs.
May 3, 2026GST, records, and tax basics
What to track before turnover grows and IRD obligations become harder to untangle.
May 3, 2026Food registration for caterers and eateries
How to think about Food Act registration, food control plans, and national programmes.
May 3, 2026Employment basics before hiring staff
Minimum wage, agreements, holidays, and leave responsibilities before your first roster.
May 3, 2026Consumer law for sellers and service providers
A plain-English guide to promises, refunds, deliveries, and customer complaints.
May 3, 2026Health and safety for small businesses
How to make practical safety habits visible in small teams, kitchens, stores, salons, and vans.
May 3, 2026Customer data and privacy
What to consider before collecting names, phone numbers, addresses, birthdays, or delivery notes.
May 3, 2026Hiring migrant workers
When employer accreditation matters and why Filipino business owners should plan early.
May 3, 2026Protecting your brand
Names, logos, recipes, packaging, and why trade marks matter before a brand gets copied.
May 3, 2026