Our Advisory Team offers:

· Advice on employment issues, consumer  legislation and all other legislation affecting  retailers.

· Consultancy help to resolve employment and consumer disputes, assistance to prepare  employment agreements, correspondence and other resources, to assist with other  staffing matters.

· A full range of circulars and easy-to-use guides to help you manage employment and business issues, plus our annual retail wages survey.

Our advisory staff are experienced professionals with a wealth of practical knowledge and skill. They  understand retail and can help resolve problems and achieve the best for your business.

To speak with our advisors on employment matters call the freephone 0800 472 472  or email rhanrahan@retail.org.nz or kowen@retail.org.nz

Please have your membership number ready.

 Lease Drafting & Negotiation

Don’t try and negotiate this yourself, phone our   leasing consultant for expert advice and help.

· Our resident expert in the field is John Starr who is a highly experienced retail property consultant.

· Areas that John can cover for you include:

· The steps and processes involved in taking a lease of premises

· The documentation involved

· The negotiation process—what questions to ask and what information to seek

· How to deal with real estate agents, owners and developers

· Clarification and interpretation of lease documentation clauses

· Landlord/tenants rights and obligations under leases

· Options and strategies when faced with problems arising from the lease

· The various areas of action provided for in the lease—renewal of lease, rental review, outgoings, obligations, assignment of the lease, subleasing of the premises etc

· The various professionals involved in the property area, and how and when to use them

To contact John Starr — Phone: 09 476 6318

Email: johns@rdls.co.nz

Have your membership number ready

Take advantage of this member  benefit...

The Request for Supplier Action Book  and the Sell on Behalf Agreement books are available, for your convenience, free of charge.

Fax your order to 09 845 3551

Phone 09 845 3550

Or email nzsia@retail.org.nz

YOU MUST BE A CURRENT FINANCIAL MEMBER.

Limit of three books per order.

Credit Cards Commission Rate: The NZSIA has negotiated a special commission rate with Westpac on Visa and Mastercard transactions, irrespective of turnover. This concessional rate is available to financial members of the NZSIA as follows:

Credit Card Rate:  1.33%  if average ticket size is over $150.00 otherwise  1.40%    

Stationery:  An offer from OfficeMax to purchase office supplies at special pricing and receive up to 50% discount on a core range of products.

Legislative Matters/Compliances Issues: Please access http://www.retail.org.nz for information on matters such as employment agreements, disciplinary matters, health & safety, public holidays etc

Advisory Service 0800 472 472:  Advice on employment issues, consumer law and other legislation matters etc 

Overseas Trade Statistics: A quarterly report from Statistics NZ on the quantity and value of imported sports products.

Product Surveys:  Sales from Suppliers collated to gauge market size and trends over a range of products.

Take A Kid Fishing: The NZSIA promotes recreational fishing amongst New Zealanders as a healthy, responsible and educative pastime.

Wages and Salary Survey: An annual salary survey covering Shop Assistants, Representatives, Clerical and Warehouse staff. Regional and national data available.

Requirements for Credit/Replacement of Goods Book: The NZSIA has put together a book of the above forms to assist in the streamlining of goods returned by dealer members to suppliers for credit or replacement. They are available upon request from the NZSIA office.

Sell on Behalf Agreement Books: The NZSIA has put together this booklet to help streamline this procedure.

Business Performance Analysis

Southern Cross Medical Care: A number of concessions have been negotiated for members and benefits on entry for new members.

Sports Playing Areas:  Sports playing areas, dimensions and equipment specifications now available on the web site.

B2B: This is an E-business initiative to bring about industry change driven by best practice e commerce capabilities and processes allowing suppliers and retailers to do business on line resulting in greater efficiency and profitability for NZSIA members.

Web Site:
http://www.sportsnz.biz

As part of the B2B concept we have developed our web site which contains product information, trends and developments, a directory of where to buy sporting goods, information on sports, details of sports playing areas and dimensions as well as other relevant information on sports.

Sports Talk: This is a bi monthly newsletter keeping members up to date with trade news, trends, statistics, and legislative matters etc.

Annual Industry Meeting: A good networking opportunity for our Industry and election of officers.

• Counterfeit Product
The NZSIA has been active in this area and will continue action and to support suppliers.

• Submissions to Government:
Your association has made submission on your behalf on legislation your Board considered contrary to members interest including:

• Consultation with Government on Firearms Legislation;
• Consultation with Government on Queen’s Chain Legislation;
• Consultation with Government on Recreational Fishermen’s Rights;
• Consultation with Government on Consumers Guarantee Bill;
• Consultation with Government on Gas Appliance Safety.

• New Zealand Recreational Fishing:
We have a representative of your association on this council who takes an active role. http://www.recfish.co.nz">http://www.recfish.co.nz

• New Zealand Mountain Safety Council:
We have a representative on this council who plays an active role.

 ARE YOU MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP OF THE NEW ZEALAND RETAILERS ASSOCIATION?

Do you know that as a member of the Sports Industry Association your  business is also a member of the New Zealand Retailers Association? As an NZRA member you have access to a range of business services and trading discounts.

· Specialist advice and consultation on employment matters, property leasing,    security, retail business management and trading compliance. Call the advisory team freephone on 0800 472 472.

· Regular industry information, including the NZ Retail  Magazine, The Notes and a range of member only down-loads from the website. http://www.retail.org.nz

· Country wide events and training sessions. For more details call the events team on 0800 472 472

· Discounted credit card processing rates and discounted business/personal  banking with Westpac. Call 0800 472 472

· Discounted landline and mobile packages with Telecom.  Call 0800 472 472

· Great insurance deals, with retail specific packages offered by Broker Web. Call 0800 472 472