Driven by Design
A growing number of companies are realizing the true benefits of good design to their bottom-line. Design is so much more than just making...
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NZBusiness Editorial Team
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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On your side
Behind every fast-growing business you’ll almost always find an enthusiastic support partner. Glenn Baker looks at the many support...
About e-commerce
E-commerce is a big step up from a basic website. How can small business owners ensure an online sales channel pays its way and helps grow...
NZBusiness May 2008
COVER STORY: DRIVEN BY DESIGN A growing number of companies are realizing the true benefits of good...
Agents for change
This year’s Small Business Expos are selling the ‘S’ word to thousands of New Zealand business owners. The message is; sustainable...
Matters of Law
The scales of justice are increasingly being loaded with more “compliance requirements”. Kevin Kevany looks at how this is impacting on...
NZBusiness April 2008
DESIGNING UP A STORM Peter Marshall’s innovative marine accessory system is a classic example of Kiwi ingenuity and sensible design....
A 360 degree view of your customers
CRM systems designed to help businesses manage customer relationships are evolving fast. But how do you choose between the many CRM...
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...
NZBusiness March 2008
Biz ShortsMAKING SURE THE PRICE IS RIGHT Charging your customers the right price is the key to making your profit margins right....
The Cheques in the Mail – yeah right!
Patricia Moore talks to the experts to explode some myths and provide some useful tips on the thorny issue of credit control and debt...
NZBusiness February 2008
Biz Shorts THE SYSTEM OF THREE Sean D’Souza explains how to reduce the chaos in your 2008 business plans. CATCHING THE NEXT...
Money to Grow
Fast-growing businesses almost inevitably require outside funding to avoid the speed wobbles. Glenn Baker looks at the various options for...
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...
Bad Bosses
They exist even in these politically correct times – employers competent at running a business, but seriously handicapped by poor people...
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?...
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...
Cover Story: What drives Ms Boshier?
Enormously talented, ambitious, and with a bubbly enthusiasm – Lucie Boshier epitomises a new breed of emerging young fashion...
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....
NZBusiness November 2007
Be brave, involve your people BusinessLAB’s strategies for business success. The Hutt’s ‘Fab Four’...
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...
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...
Mind over matter
Are you cut out to be an SME business owner? If you are not made of the right stuff should you pack up now and go work for...
Those Enterprising Cantabrians
Robin Major discovers that there is support aplenty for businesses in Canterbury, and highlights two companies that are thriving in this...
NZBusiness September 2007
If at first you don’t succeed….When the going gets too tough in business, it may be time to change the rules completely. Robin...
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...
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...
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...