Don’t rely solely on fire services following new H&S laws
Many businesses are putting staff and property at risk by choosing to remove fire extinguishers and hand operating firefighting equipment...
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Glenn Baker
Glenn is a professional writer/editor with 50-plus years’ experience across radio, television and magazine publishing.
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The delete button is lying to you
Sarah Pearce reminds owner managers not to let one online blunder cost them their reputation and the future of their...
Insurance claim deadline looming
As Christchurch has just commemorated the fifth anniversary of the February 22 earthquake, it may also be a good time to consider the...
Constructure brings new customer focus to Auckland
Structural engineering firm Constructure has opened an Auckland office to bring its successful formula of expertise and client service to...
Record summer of growth continues for international tourism
The tourism industry’s growth streak has continued with the release of the latest international visitor arrivals showing total...
Social media – love, lust and listening
Sarah Pearce explains the importance of social media platforms for connecting with customers and...
Ride-sharing app set to ‘drive change’
New Zealand’s newest ride-sharing app for commuters has launched a BETA release and promises to be the start of a transformation in...
Top tips to combat internal fraud
Studies suggest the typical organisation loses five percent of its annual revenue to fraud. And organisations with fewer than 100 employees...
On your toes New Zealand: risky times ahead
The immediate future creates a complex risk environment in which to do business, says RiskNZ's chairman Geraint...
Scholarship recipients announced for 37th Owner Manager Programme
Business growth hub The Icehouse has selected four business owners to receive their Owner Manager Programme Scholarships for the 37th...
Closer collaboration between Zespri and T&G
Zespri and T&G recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) confirming their intention to work together to create value for...
Award-winning media innovator heading here
One of the advertising industry’s most innovative and disruptive thinkers is in New Zealand this...
NZ catches up with new health claims standards
Kiwi companies that aren’t on board with the new nutrition and health claim standards are risking the reputation of their business,...
Online tool displays support for Wellington business owners
A free, online support tool has been launched for business owners in the Wellington region looking to grow, innovate or...
Upper Hutt bucks the trend
While retail precincts around the Wellington region lament stagnating retail occupancy rates, Upper Hutt is bucking the trend as the only...
5 ways to use social media to your SEO advantage
Robert Kramers outlines the platforms and methods your business can use to your SEO advantage, in order to boost traffic, sales and lead...
Kiwi SMEs more confident than Aussies
New Zealand small business operators are more confident of improved revenue this year, according to the latest review of trans-Tasman...
Business location crucial in online era
Location is still vital for businesses despite the rise of online and mobile communication, according to a new survey by workspace provider...
Economic optimism attracts international architecture practice
Woods Bagot is setting up a global design studio in Auckland and intends to hire local...
High growth startup poised for global expansion
New Zealand online accountancy service, Beany, has rebranded and launched a new beany.com platform as part of a global expansion...
Rebound in confidence bodes well for 2016
Small firms expect to do more business, lift investment and hire more staff in 2016 as confidence rebounds strongly into the New Year,...
Glenn Martin joins board of braaap Motorcycles
braaap Motorcycles has appointed Glenn Martin, founder of Martin Aircraft and inventor of the Martin Jetpack, to its board of...
Service helps F&B businesses leverage new regulations
With the deadline looming for F&B businesses to comply with new standards regulating nutrition and health claims, a new service is...
Anti-corruption advice from Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice has provided practical advice on anti-corruption compliance, how to create a fraud and corruption policy and how to...
Software partnership helps prevent retail crime
A recently signed partnership agreement between Auror and New Zealand Police is set to increase the range of crime prevention tools...
Post-xmas debt hangover: tips for businesses
Lyn Egan, Baycorp's Tauranga-based NZ business manager, shares some of her best practice 'to do's' on how to stave off bad...
enableMe to open first South Island branch
Financial personal training company, enableMe, is set to open its first branch in the South Island in...
Kiwi technology could ‘Gamify’ fitness for millions
New Kiwi developed digital technology is set to reshape the fitness industry for millions globally, and capitalise on the growing...
Creating a robust exit strategy
Sandy McNeur highlights some common problems that can slow you down in your preparation for exiting your...
Work-life balance best for rural and southern businesses
If you are planning to start a new business in the New Year and still want to have some time to enjoy the best of the Kiwi lifestyle, it...