Real estate open home safety risks
Those of you in the market to buy or sell property may have noticed the appearance of health and safety hazard registers at open homes over the last month. Some real estate agencies have been spooked by possible health and safety liabilities if open home attendees hurt themselves whilst inspecting a property.
I find it very odd that an average residential home could be a workplace health and safety risk.
Protecting your business
There is value in the intellectual property of your business, and its worth protecting. Intellectual property can include your brand, any written materials, your experience, systems and processes and your customer database.
Carbon Credits hit $18. The Fad is Back.
The price of carbon credits in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme has hit the $18 mark for first time since late 2011. Traders and some foresters well may be licking their lips in anticipation of another cash boost courtesy of this beleaguered government scheme. But is there still money to be made from carbon trading?
Restructuring and redeployment of employees
There is a clear process to follow when restructuring an employee’s position within your business. Your business may have expanded or needs downsizing and accordingly your employment needs may also change. But be warned, this is not a way to remove an unsatisfactory employee.
Home-buyers: Making an offer
The news is full of first home buyers being priced out of the Auckland property market. The Invercargill market over the last few months has been buoyant. We’ve had clients miss out on a property when multiple offers were presented.
