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In a report released by New Zealand’s Hair and Beauty Industry Training Organisation (HITO), it was found that the number of hair salons and hair stylists has been steadily growing throughout the region since 2006.

The truth is that buying a business is slightly different every time you do it. Even if you've bought and sold dozens of companies, you'll run into unique questions and challenges along the way every time.

In short, depreciation is simply the measurement of how much an asset's value is reduced over time. Some assets depreciate because they are used and the wear and tear naturally causes them to be worth less as time passes.

When a company makes the decision to buy or sell another business there are many factors involved. The worth of the business to be purchased needs to be evaluated accurately.

In New Zealand hair salons are often profitable businesses. The number of hairdressers and barbers in the country has grown in recent years and this trend is expected to continue in the future.

In a global market where small businesses compete with large retailers and importers — both online and offline — some New Zealand manufacturers are finding success with niche products produced in small runs.

Purchasing a new company or selling your current one can be a complicated process. This is why many entrepreneurs benefit from using a business broker, such as LINK, to assist with negotiations until the sale is complete.

If you plan on selling your business, you'll need to consider more than what your lowest selling price might be. A lot goes into preparing a business for the market, which is why working with an experienced broker is often a good idea.

Most people don't like to dwell on it, but the truth is that you won't be around to handle your business forever. It might sound morbid, but in reality, the reason you leave your accommodation business behind could be a happy one.

Whether you own a small hotel or a corporate accommodation business with multiple locations, keeping up with the needs of a company isn't always easy. Cash flow needs and business-related debt rest squarely on your shoulders, even if the money doesn't technically flow from your own pocket,

When you're buying a business in New Zealand, your best advisor is your lawyer. In any complicated business deal, your lawyer is the person who stands at your side to give you advice without any hidden agendas or mixed motives.

Any business that serves food to the public utilizes a food control template to help ensure they’re meeting standards for food safety as outlined in the Food Act of 2014. The Food Act was introduced to ensure food sold throughout New Zealand is safe to consume.