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How to promote No.8 wire thinking in the workplace and turn your employees into happy, productive and motivated teams....
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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.
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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....
Catching the boss’s vision
A business programme is changing Peter Roberts company and management style. He was so impressed that two of his staff are attending a...
Competing in the coffee capital
How tough is it to succeed in the highly competitive coffee business? Warwick Halcrow drank several cups of Emporio coffee in order to find...
NZBusiness November 2006
Succession planning: a taxing issueAndrew Dickeson highlights some of the many tax issues that should be considered when selling a...
Riding the roller-coaster
Whatever happened to Waikanaes Minx Shoe Girls? After a roller-coaster ride in business, the sisters are undaunted, wiser and looking...
The true value of market research
Some companies view market research as a mere cost. But when designed right and aligned with business goals, research is an investment,...
NZBusiness October 2006
Thinking big on small packagesHealth Pak is a family-owned packaging business celebrating its 50th anniversary, and still making a name for...
Managing disciplinary matters
Follow Emma Poyners seven step disciplinary process and the risk of an employee successfully contesting a disciplinary action may be...
The Business of giving
Young entrepreneur Claire Sawyers came up with an idea to give back to the community, and created a unique business opportunity in the...
NZBusiness September 2006
16 Rich woman tells all Why are women so suited to business ownership? What are the qualities that set them apart from men in business?...
Little and Often: the art of setting goals
Chris Lampard reveals some tricks to achieving your goals but youre going to have to use your...
Advantage receivables
For an increasing number of companies factoring options are the key to freeing up cashflow and driving business growth. Glenn Baker...
NZBusiness August 2006
14 Building strong supplier relationships How you go about selecting your suppliers can be crucial to your businesss growth. Glenn...
Doing it for you
Hassle free home renovations are what Fix It Building Services is all about and its a fast-growing franchise opportunity. By Carlene...
Protecting your business from fraud
The odds of your company being the victim of some form of fraud are stronger than you think. Here are some tips on how to protect your...
Duty Bound
The threat of a bird flu pandemic is a good opportunity for employers and business owners to review their hazard management procedures. By...
Filling the director’s chair
Does size matter for good governance? More than a thousand New Zealand SMEs talk about their governance forthe future. By Jens Mueller and...
Keeping them from temptation
Removing sources of temptation is a proven way to stop staff stealing from employers, by Warwick...
NZBusiness June 2006
18 The economic benefits ofembracing ergonomics There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding ergonomics in the workplace....
NZBusiness May 2006
18 A word from the Attitude Doctor A pandemic of unhealthy thinking is sweeping through our workplaces and impacting on...
The business of biomass
Natures Flame is an innovative biomass business set to burn brightly in the Central North Island....
Management by remote control
What do you do when your personal and business interests are split across the Tasman? As Carlene du Toit reports, you turn to technology...
Support where IT counts
A strong relationship with an IT service provider is vital for the smooth day-to-day running of a business, and for lowering the stress...
NZBusiness April 2006
Features Cutting down our tallest poppies How New Zealand entrepreneurs are having to deal with the Tall Poppy Syndrome. By Dr...
Why so gloomy
Despite a slowing economy, business owners can easily make 2006 their most successful year ever – all it takes is a few simple tweaks,...
Fresh on time
Supplying fresh quality product at a reasonable price, and ‘adding value’, has proved to be a winning formula for a Dunedin-based...
Enemy at the gate
In 2006 businesses must take a proactive approach to guard against malicious attacks on their computer systems. For the best defence...
NZBusiness March 2006
14 Why so gloomy?Despite a slowing economy, business owners can still make 2006 their most successful year ever – all it takes is a...
NZBusiness February 2006
P10 Yes Minister! Just weeks into her new role as Minister for Small Business, Lianne Dalziel talks to editor Glenn Baker about her...