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NZGTA Newsletter Issue # 2
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| Welcome In this newsletter we have included a number of topics that are top of mind with many of our members so we hope you find the information helpful, or at least a timely reminder. Your feedback is important, send it to nzgta@nzgta.org.nz Regards The NZGTA Committee |
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-529.jpg "WG15 Cover Image (2)-529") We are well into 2015 with many of our members having returned from a successful Winter Gift Fair. The weather was great and visitor numbers were pleasing. It was great to receive reports from many exhibitors’ recording solid sales and good leads from a number of first time visitors, all of which contributed to the positive atmosphere around the fair. The lunchtime online education seminar was well attended, everyone enjoying their hot soup while learning about the importance of having a good website.
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Membership Benefits & ServicesThe NZGTA negotiates a raft of services for members to enjoy.
As a not for profit organisation, the NZGTA does not receive any income or incentives promoting these services to members. All member service offerings are detailed on the NZGTA website. |
Introducing new NZGTA Partners in 2015 |
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Dean Vincent, representing Baker Tilly (NZ) Transaction Services (BTTS) partnered with the NZGTA to provide members with services across the field of business acquisitions and sales. BTTS are experienced negotiators, who will work for you to maximise your exit when selling your business.
So whether you are considering a short or long term plan, starting succession planning or looking to buy or sell a business, it is important you have the right information and planning processes in place to get the best outcome. See the article in the Winter Gift Fair & Homeware magazine – “Business Evolution” Passing on your business to the next generation. |
Independent Verification Services (IVS)
Independent Verification Services (IVS) are a new NZGTA partner in 2015.
Biosecurity Container Clearing/Certification
Steve Brading, IVS’s Client Services Manager will be the associations contact, details can also be found on the NZGTA website.
With ever evolving legislation and training requirements, IVS will be an important partner for many of NZGTA members, offering services targeted mainly for those of you that import a small number of containers each year.
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IVS are an accredited service provider with MPI (formally MAF) and offer a Multi-Location Transitional Facility Service, dealing with all MPI requirements. |
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Reward your staff with KiwiSaver Advice.
The NZGTA have partnered with Generate providing members an opportunity to explore KiwiSaver options.
Statistically only 10-20% of New Zealanders have had advice on their KiwiSaver, one in three does not know which fund they are in and two thirds do not fully understand how the Government incentives work. This may explain why 47% of all KiwiSaver investments are still in default, cash and conservative assets.
Over the long term your employees could be materially better off in retirement by making an informed decision.
Generate is a New Zealand owned and operated specialist KiwiSaver provider. They were rated 1st for services by Sorted.org in both 2014 and Q1 2015 and their Focused Growth Fund is currently ranked 1st for performance in the year to June 2015 out of all KiwiSaver growth funds.
Voted
“Investment Provider of the Year 2015”
by the Professional Advisers Association.
NZGTA Members, as employers can provide tangible employee benefits to their staff by engaging the services of a KiwiSaver provider. Generate believe they go further than their competitors and offer NZGTA members:
- Free advice to employees on their KiwiSaver.
- Initial and then annual seminars to employees utilising Sorted.org KiwiSaver education materials.
- One-on-one advice to employees who elect for this service at their work or home.
- A Generate adviser will contact all employees who auto-enrol to provide advice on a suitable alternate fund or remain with the auto selection.
- Support the employers HR function in relation to KiwiSaver.
- Most importantly for any of the above services….
No cost and absolutely
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Also worth noting is all members’ investments are held independently by Public Trust, Generates Trustee and Custodian. Public Trust is the only KiwiSaver Trustee that is a crown owned entity. Details can also be found on the NZGTA website.
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NZGTA Members get free access to >100 supplier discounts via n3It’s free so make sure you get around to it and start saving! |
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| In just 11 months since the NZGTA partnered with n3, 20% of our members have activated their accounts and achieved total tracked savings of $28,485 already across their businesses. A large proportion of members are still waiting to activate accounts with suppliers. |
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New  suppliersCheck out new n3 suppliers added across various industry groups, including:  |
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Top 15 Suppliers to NZGTA members
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Simply “link” your existing accounts
* Most of you will have received your n3 trade card entitling you to instantly access discounts with suppliers like Bunnings
Watch your savings grow with monthly reports on accounts linked to n3 suppliers, this includes reporting on the trade card spend/savings.
Check out the n3 offering and suppliers on the NZGTA website or contact the n3 team so they can help get you started.
Health & Safety Changes….
Are you prepared?
Changes are coming, replacing the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and the Machinery Act 1950 but do you know how this will impact you and your business, are you prepared?
As a business owner, like all others you will be faced with reviewing your health & safety systems, processes also information/education literature currently in place at your business, there are no exceptions; it applies to all organisations in New Zealand.
Make sure you check out the article in the Winter Gift & Homeware Fairs magazine, which provides an over-view behind the changes and highlights some of the terms, responsibilities and duties but most importantly covers in clear bullet points
“What Do I need to Do?”
More information is available from WorkSafe about PCBUs, business.govt.nz and in addition, an article which provides an interesting overview of the changes and impacts is one by Hayes Knight.
Distributors for overseas product
The NZGTA, on occasion receives enquiries from international companies looking for an NZ distributor/agent. Possibly not something you have thought about before, but this may open an opportunity, to increase your range of products and also:
- Earn additional revenue in way of commission
- Increase the size of your stand/presence at the Gift Fairs
- Have your partner pay a shared cost of the stand
- Strengthen your brand visibility/profile or marketing
- Develop international partner contacts and knowledge
Exhibitor Code of Ethics
*The NZGTA has a role in communicating…
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As an exhibitor please only visit other exhibitors stands by invitation when the stand is fully staffed. Exhibitors found on other stands during build-up or breakdown may be exited from the venue for the entirety of the show. If you wish to review the NZGTA’s *Code of Ethics, please click here. |
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>1K + orders are becoming more regular!! |
Get ready for Christmas sales with Gift Trader. Retailers are looking for your product right now. Can they find it on Gift Trader?Gift Trader is the most cost effective way to promote your products to verified retailers throughout New Zealand, actively seeking the latest seasonal releases to fill their shelves. This year, 13,500 retailers have used Gift Trader to research and order new products from you and your competitors, spending an average of 6 minutes in the site. Some key insights we’ve gathered over the year:
Straight after Spring Gift, our Online Gift Fair starts, with an even wider marketing campaign than ever before. Make sure your products are ready for the influx of retailers looking for the hottest Christmas sellers. If you need any help with Gift Trader, email jeff@xpo.co.nz and he’ll walk you through the process. |
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The NZGTA maintains a list of Commission Agents who are looking for products to represent. The list is regularly updated following each of the Gift Fairs, also as notifications are received. The list is available for all current NZGTA members, so if you would like a copy, please email. |
Bringing Purchasing Power to Auckland
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| Including Autumn and Spring Gift Fairs the report drills down on specific data supporting the importance of the Autumn and Spring Gift Fairs. An interesting read for both Gift Fair exhibitors and visitors alike to identify the huge potential and opportunities available in supporting and growth of the Gift Fairs. |
Marketing Gift FairsThe organisers work hard to ensure the greatest market coverage reaching visitors to the Gift Fairs. The Marketing Board covers highlights of each show campaign including the 10’s of thousands of mailed brochures, show magazines sent out plus countless trade magazine advert, >5,500 Facebook followers etc
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