NZBusiness June 2008

FEATURES

COVER STORY: EXPLORING GREENER FRONTIERS
The incredible business adventures of Seeby Woodhouse recently entered a bold new chapter following the launch of Green Carbon. Ruth Le Pla talks to one of New Zealand’s most visionary young entrepreneurs.

CASHING IN ON FACTORING
A tighter economic climate is forcing many businesses to focus on smarter cashflow management and, in an increasing number of cases, explore factoring options. Editor Glenn Baker reports on the factoring phenomenon and has some cashflow management tips from the experts.

2008 WELLINGTON SMALL BUSINESS EXPO SUPPLEMENT
A comprehensive guide to the Small Business Expo being held at the TSB Bank Arena in Wellington from June 25 to 27. It’s a must-see for business owners in the lower half of the North Island who want to advance their business.

TIME FOR COOL HEADS
Expect some change, but not catastrophic change: Kevin Kevany reports on the prospects for exports in the post sub-prime world, and there is advice for first-time exporters.

CHINA: LAND OF OPPORTUNITY (AND RISK)
Post FTA, two Auckland design companies have different views on China. Mike Booker explores this difference in attitude and explains how research helps companies overcome the ‘unknowns’.

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR BROADBAND
With local loop unbundling now yesterday’s news, how much progress has been made towards improving broadband performance and affordability for small businesses? And if you’ve got fast broadband, what can you do with it? Vikki Bland reports.

Biz Shorts

THE WORD’S OUT!
How ‘word of mouth’ marketing can transform an average business to a high performer.

PLUGGING INTO PROFIT
Patricia Moore talks to Will Fulton – the man who plugs the profit leaks.

HIGH FASHION, SERIOUS BUSINESS
Air New Zealand Fashion Week is a serious business platform for designers.

5 STEPS TO A MORE PRODUCTIVE OFFICE
How to create an office your employees will love to work in.

KEEP YOUR FINGERS OUT OF THE TILL!
Why you should separate your personal finances from those of the business.

NOW THAT’S CONVENIENT!
Convendium automatic vending machines are popping up just where people need them.

IT’S TIME FOR ACTION
The recently released third report from the Small Business Advisory Group calls for decisive government action to improve our business environment.