Call to tap into untapped potential
The EPIC NZ 2013 conference in Wellington this week aims to build connections between New Zealand’s ethnic and mainstream small and...
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North Auckland Dragons’ Den
Young Enterprise Scheme. Massey University Albany Campus. For details email...
Central Auckland Dragons’ Den
Young Enterprise Scheme. AUT Wellesley Street – Sir Paul Reeves Building conference facility lecture theatre. For information email...
West Auckland Dragons’ Den
Young Enterprise Scheme. Trusts Stadium, Henderson. For details email...
Ethnic firms challenge Kiwis to dream beyond ‘boat, BMW and bach’
Successful ethnic firms in New Zealand are starting to offer an alternative to the “boat, BMW and bach” dream of many local...
Companies dying of embarrassment warns mentor volunteers
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are literally dying of embarrassment in New Zealand because they are ashamed of seeking help just...
Excellence in Business Support finalists
Finalists for the 2013 AUT Business School Excellence in Business Support Awards were announced on May 14th.The list features five...
SMEs urged to save on electricity bills
New Zealand small to medium businesses (SMEs) are finding they can make significant savings on their electricity bills, with more than...
Smartphone ownership doubles in 12 months
The number of Kiwis who own a smartphone has doubled in the past year, a TNS study has revealed. Twelve months ago 33% of New Zealanders...
Training and career pathways on show at Career Expos
The 2013 Careers Expo is forecasting the attendance of 50,000 students; at four regional locations it is New Zealand’s largest...
More businesses owned and operated by women
New Zealand currently has more women than ever in business and they are having a significant impact on the economy — earning more and...
SMEs missing online opportunity
New Zealand small to medium enterprises[1] (SMEs) aren’t harnessing the power of digital marketing, according to the Yellow SME...
It’s moments like these you need mentoring expertise
A new business, a small family and the global recession wasn’t enough to put Tanya Gray off building a successful recruitment...
Bank’s plan to kick-start start-ups
New Zealand risks becoming an “employment backwater” unless more is done to help people turn ideas into new businesses that...
The rise of the remote worker
New research commissioned by accounting software provider MYOB reveals almost half the country’s SMEs now have employees who work...
World-class Inspiration up for grabs
An incredible line-up of world-class business talent will ignite audiences hungry for inspiration when they present their stories in...
Half a million NZ PCs may face security risks within a year
Monday 8 April marked the 12-month countdown until Microsoft Windows XP is officially retired worldwide. Support for the 11 year old...
Knowledge the key asset for family businesses
Old-fashioned family values are helping keep Auckland family businesses alive and should not be lost in the generational transfer process,...
Smart technology gives Kiwi businesses greater confidence
Small and medium sized Kiwi businesses, vital to New Zealand’s economic growth, feel more positive about their future if they...
The 2013 NZ Customer Conference
Stamford Plaza, Auckland. Where analytics meets experience. View an overall picture of what an integrated customer experience strategy will...
EEO Trust calls for entries
The EEO Trust Work & Life Awards are influential in increasing awareness of the business benefits of supporting diversity and helping...
SMEs finally optimistic as bright spots emerge
The latest research by New Zealand’s largest accounting software provider MYOB indicates that while local business owners see a long...
The 2013 Twitter Revolution
The Gallagher Hub, Wintec, Anglesea Street, Hamilton.2013 is a year of change and one of the big changes is the uptake in Twitter usage....
Prepping for a happy new financial year
MYOB accountant partner Matthew Gilligan, of Gilligan Rowe and Associates, says there are several fail-safe steps all SMEs should follow...
Starting Off Right Workshop
ATEED North. 9.30-1.00pm. Phone Marina on 09 354 0059 or visit...
The Business Headache Series
How to Deal With Overload, Volatility, Obsolescence & Waste. The Waipuna, Auckland. A half-day workshop with Debbie Mayo-Smith...
AJ Hackett Bungy launches re-developed Centre
Prime Minister John Key has officially launched the re-developed Kawarau Bungy Centre at Queenstown’s iconic Kawarau...
10,000 more businesses now benefitting from being online
More than 10,000 New Zealand businesses are now operating online because they took advantage of the tools provided by GetOnline.co.nz, a...
Getting A Grip Breakfast Club
Russley Golf Club, Christchurch. New time managemernt strategies with 'The Time Queen' Robyn Pearce. Go to...
Brainy Breakfast gets a re-boot with new sponsor
The Marketing Association has announced the return of its Brainy Breakfast event series in association with new sponsor -...