Digital connectivity expands Canterbury business
The power of digital connectivity has allowed Sidekick Chartered Accountants to expand across the Canterbury region and into Marlborough...
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Online fitness hub quickly thrives
An online fitness business created by two Christchurch friends makes it easy and affordable for people throughout New Zealand and...
Tourism diversifies South Island farm
Cheviot farmer Tim Loughnan has turned his passion for jetboating into a business which provides diversification opportunities for his...
Growing SMEs and Entrepreneurship in NZ
Led by NZAL Chair, Mai Chen, this session will put a spotlight on small to medium sized businesses in NZ and the growth...
Blue skies or grey clouds: Why joint ventures fail
Joint ventures are notorious for failing. David Thomson and Andy Martin briefly explore some of the reasons why some joint...
Why your workspace is vital for productivity
The work environment affects our state of mind and plays a significant role in our psychological well-being, creativity and productivity,...
Eight life skills you need to succeed in business
Business ownership is as exciting as it is frightening. It is not a social club but more a social order. ​Here Alan...
Employers getting it right as workers are satisfied
Most Kiwis may be satisfied wiuth their work lives, but that’s no cause for complacency for New Zealand’s employers, writes...
Boost team wins Wellington gold
Nathan Donaldson’s winning team at app and software development company Boost has taken out the Wellington Gold Awards’...
Tough economy a catapult for small businesses
Richard Patterson shares his knowledge on how small business owners can actually grow their companies during challenging economic times....
How SMEs can reduce cyber-risk while going digital
The growing connectedness between employees' work and social lives, and devices, can put workers on a collision course with their...
Hnry strikes gold in Wellington
Wellington fintech company Hnry, won the Emerging Gold-Services Awards at the recent Wellington Gold Awards, celebrating...
Online store fraud protection
Looking to protect your online store from fraudulent orders? Daniel Williams explains how you can succeed, using his own personal lessons....
Out with skilled; in with mature and inexperienced
As immigration issues threaten to slow the number of skilled labourers to New Zealand, businesses may need to reconsider their bias against...
The Office & PA Show
The ultimate up-skilling event for PAs, EAs & Office Managers/Administrators. Choose from 30 seminars, with world class speakers,...
Could your work space be affecting your work pace?
Health coach Rich Ellis highlights the impact that the work environment has on worker productivity and offers some suggestions for...
Nurture Change Business Retreat
Venue: InterContinental Fiji Nurture Change is dedicated to bringing like-minded business leaders together in a relaxed setting to connect,...
Tech: NZ’s fastest growing employer?
New Zealand’s tech sector has seen a surge in hiring, with local companies Vend and Raygun announcing close to 200 new roles this...
The Idea to Launch program
A program to educate and empower women entrepreneurs An experiential program that challenges...
How to overcome your business struggles
New research reveals just how tough it is to be a small business owner. Adrienne Church offers some simple steps for succeeding in the face...
The security perimeter is dead
With the rise of BYOD, IoT and cloud computing, constant vigilance is the new watchword for businesses that want to protect themselves from...
Five customer service mistakes that drive you crazy
Darryl Hardidge identifies the five key areas of customer service that generate the most common complaints, and the best ways to...
Nathan’s happy place
A lot of Boost’s success in the technology sector can be attributed to its ethos of freedom and democracy in its Wellington office....
The life and times of Zuru’s Nick Mowbray
Together with siblings Anna and Mat, he runs one of the world’s fastest growing toy companies. Welcome to the extraordinary world of Nick...
Rolling out the red carpet
Is relocating the answer to the rising costs and stresses experienced by Auckland business owners? And what’s the key to a successful...
Keeping older employees engaged and at work
A new research paper has identified the factors most likely to keep older employees engaged and in the...
How to achieve your goals and eliminate negativity
A Q&A with speaker and mentor Tracy Johnson on goal-setting and resiliency, to help businesses and individuals outline...
Kiwi employers welcome Zero Carbon Bill
New Zealand’s SME employers are strongly in favour of the Coalition Government’s target to reduce net emissions by 2050 says MYOB....
Central Otago lodge on track for opening
Years of meticulous planning are paying off as Central Otago’s luxury offering, Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa, begins the final...
Over-estimating competence a set-up for failure
The Kiwi feel-good factor, or our tendency to self-inflate our competence, is one of the reasons so many SMBs fail every year, says a...