Blog & Stories

Stories, tips, and updates for the Filipino community.

Setup

Choosing the right NZ business structure

How Filipino founders can compare sole trader, partnership, and company structures before trading.

May 3, 2026
Setup

Business names, company names, and NZBNs

A practical checklist for names, NZBNs, and company registration before printing menus or signs.

May 3, 2026
Tax

GST, records, and tax basics

What to track before turnover grows and IRD obligations become harder to untangle.

May 3, 2026
Food

Food registration for caterers and eateries

How to think about Food Act registration, food control plans, and national programmes.

May 3, 2026
Hiring

Employment basics before hiring staff

Minimum wage, agreements, holidays, and leave responsibilities before your first roster.

May 3, 2026
Operations

Consumer law for sellers and service providers

A plain-English guide to promises, refunds, deliveries, and customer complaints.

May 3, 2026
Operations

Health and safety for small businesses

How to make practical safety habits visible in small teams, kitchens, stores, salons, and vans.

May 3, 2026
Trust

Customer data and privacy

What to consider before collecting names, phone numbers, addresses, birthdays, or delivery notes.

May 3, 2026
Hiring

Hiring migrant workers

When employer accreditation matters and why Filipino business owners should plan early.

May 3, 2026
Brand

Protecting your brand

Names, logos, recipes, packaging, and why trade marks matter before a brand gets copied.

May 3, 2026