NZBusiness April 2008
DESIGNING UP A STORM Peter Marshall’s innovative marine accessory system is a classic example of Kiwi ingenuity and sensible design....
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NZBusiness is a team effort, with article submissions curated by a small team of professionals under the guidance of Editor David Nothling-Demmer.
1135 Articles
Cover Story: ‘Til death us do part
With employment levels at an all-time high and many baby boomers opting to stay in the workforce, employers must know how to successfully...
Bad Bosses
They exist even in these politically correct times – employers competent at running a business, but seriously handicapped by poor people...
Making Payday a piece of cake
Payroll systems are one of the most legislation-sensitive IT tools a business uses, and 2007 was a legislatively intense year thanks to the...
The less travelled Road
Many small businesses ignore ICT support until they need it. But then what? Which support models are advisable and what should they cover?...
Cover Story: What drives Ms Boshier?
Enormously talented, ambitious, and with a bubbly enthusiasm – Lucie Boshier epitomises a new breed of emerging young fashion...
Turning stock into working capital
Shortening the length of time stock sits on your shelf will free up capital to spend on other things. Sue Hirst shows you...
NZBusiness December 2007
OVER STORY: WHAT DRIVES Ms BOSHIER?Enormously talented, ambitious, and with a bubbly enthusiasm – Lucie Boshier epitomises a new...
Are you really covered
Global warming has arrived at a time when only 25 percent of our small-to-medium businesses carry adequate business interruption cover....
Those Enterprising Cantabrians
Robin Major discovers that there is support aplenty for businesses in Canterbury, and highlights two companies that are thriving in this...
Keeping the greens
Pimp My Lawn is an innovative new franchise business taking root in the Hawke’s Bay. Glenn Baker catches up with co-creator Kate...
NZBusiness October 2007
Keeping the greens Pimp My Lawn is an innovative new franchise business taking root in the Hawke’s Bay. Glenn Baker caught up with...
Beyond books ‘n beans
Whether they just count the beans or make them seriously grow, accountants are vital partners for business success. Patricia Moore sheds...
Joining the franchise fraternity
Franchising continues to be one of the most successful business models to establish and to buy into. Patricia Moore has this...
IT Security – Locking down your data
As security software grows in sophistication, so do security threats. Vikki Bland goes in search of a painless, affordable path to small...
NZBusiness August 2007
Brand new directionsGlenn Baker looks at the latest makeover for the Paper Plus group. What changes lie in store for its loyal...
When bad things happen
A potentially disastrous event could strike your business totally out of the blue. In this special report editor Glenn Baker looks at how...
Checking In
Kevin Kevany looks at trends in international business travel; some of the innovative services and facilities for business travellers; and...
Working Wirelessly
Wireless technologies are now secure and capable of revolutionising the way small businesses operate. Vikki Bland talks to two businesses...
Cover Story: Trekking the time zones
To succeed at exporting just get out there and do it. Kevin Kevany talks to established and emerging exporters who are boldly entering new...
Tags, tickets and new markets
Premier Business Print is a company going places with its highly specialised printed products. Editor Glenn Baker backgrounds its...
The case for literacy training
Your business may be suffering from staff literacy issues, and you may not even be aware. Editor Glenn Baker talked to Workbase CEO...
India calling
Thinking about “getting into India”? Brush up on your cricket first says Kevin...
Finding the cultural pulse
Multicultural marketing is changing business communication, writes Jehan...
Hooked on networking
Networking is an effective way of growing your business. Colin Kennedy highlights two businesses that have doubled their size through...
This little pork company went to market
Linda and Ian McCallum-Jackson took their pork products to the Otago Farmers Market to see if their business could fly. It did and...
Ministering to the fashion faithful
Kylee Davis and Jason Gitmans have sewn together a solid business partnership with the goal of creating New Zealands next iconic global...
NZBusiness December 2006
Cover story: The call to export New Zealand's overall export sector has remained flat for many years. Will the Government's Export Year...
Breaking down creativity barriers
How to promote No.8 wire thinking in the workplace and turn your employees into happy, productive and motivated teams....
Flying High
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Mike McDonald has big plans for Canterbury-based Mactec Aerospace, as the market for its products takes off....