Protect your reputation as you grow
Growing a successful business is an ambition for many small landscape firms, but it comes with risks. Next Level Tradie’s Daniel...
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May 1, 20234 min read
Get up to speed with the new work visa
The reopening of the border in July 2022 was met with some significant changes to New Zealand’s immigration settings. In this article,...
Mar 1, 20235 min read
5 mindset shifts you need now
If you think the year ahead looks uncertain, business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick is here to say that you can make the difference between a...
Dec 22, 20225 min read
How to use KPIs effectively
There's never been a more important time to use key performance indicators. In this article, business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick explains...
Nov 1, 20224 min read
Contractor or employee?
Are your staff contractors or employees? What’s the difference and why is it important? Martelli McKegg lawyers Mathew Martin and Saleha...
Nov 1, 20225 min read
5 ways to find new staff
Most tradies say it’s hard to find good workers. So, if you have too much work, how do you find more skilled staff to grow your business?...
Sep 1, 20225 min read
Get recession ready!
Whether a recession arrives or not, business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick shares some top tips to help you make it through in better shape...
Sep 1, 20224 min read
Parental Leave – Return to Work
Your employee has been away on parental leave and is now due to return to work. What next? Claire Mansell, Senior Associate at Martelli...
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Simpro's new mates
Software-as-a-service solutions provider simPRO has announced a partnership with suicide awareness, prevention and support programme...
Jul 1, 20226 min read
Are your systems failing you?
Business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at five tell-tale signs of bad systems in a tradie’s business If you’re struggling to systemise,...
Jul 1, 20222 min read
Apprenticeships Re-boosted!
Primary ITO chief executive Nigel Philpott says the $230m Apprenticeship Boost extension will help future proof the sector Apprentices...
Jul 1, 20223 min read
A rewarding career
Zoë Taylor has found her happy place working in landscaping after 10 years in the workforce doing a range of jobs from processing and...
Jul 1, 20225 min read
Parental leave explained
Navigating your obligations as an employer around parental leave can be tricky. To help ensure you are fulfilling them, Martelli McKegg...
May 1, 20223 min read
Exemptions Explored
In August 2020, more building consent exemptions were added to Schedule 1 of the Building Act. As builders have become busier and busier,...
May 1, 20225 min read
5 incentives to retain your best staff
Business Coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at how to implement incentives that keep your staff self-driven and poacher-proof Nothing stings...
May 1, 20222 min read
Rewarding industry attracts fresh faces
While the landscaping labour shortage continues to hurt businesses, increasing numbers of apprentices may help to ease the burden in...
May 1, 20224 min read
How to manage missing deadlines
Job completion deadlines are being blown out by material shortages, so what should you do if you can’t finish on time? Martelli McKegg...
Mar 1, 20223 min read
Covid-19 update from MBIE
At the time of publication, the whole of New Zealand is at red under the traffic light system. To help guide businesses through the...
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Stay up to speed with greener requirements
The Government has introduced stringent new requirements on the construction industry, but will that filter through to landscaping? The...
Mar 1, 20224 min read
Vaccine mandates – what employers need to know
Martelli McKegg senior solicitor Aimee Elia provides guidance for employers considering implementing a mandatory vaccine policy As New...
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