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...
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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...
Perfecting the small stuff reaps huge rewards for Kiwi innovators
The late Sir Paul Callaghan once said that the brilliance of New Zealanders was in the ‘niches’ – and the global success...
US-NZ Awards give winners tangible benefits
Companies trading with the United States are invited to enter the 2013 American Chamber of Commerce – DHL Express Success &...
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...
Women in Governance Awards: Nominations open
Women leaders in business will be celebrated and recognised at the Inaugural WOBNZ Women in Governance Awards on the 17th July 2013,...
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...
Blogging and Content Marketing
The Gallagher Hub, Wintec, Anglesea Street, Hamilton. Find out how you can use content marketing and blogging in your marketing. This...
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....
How to Get New Business on a Shoe-string Budget
With Sarah Davies. The Columba Centre, 40 Vermont street, Ponsonby. Tickets $100 incl GST. A workshop that will give small business owners...
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 South. 11.00-2.30pm. Phone Margaret on 09 354 0059 or visit http://businessaucklandnz.com/doing-business...
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...
2013 World Class New Zealand Awards Gala Dinner
The Langham Hotel, Auckland. come celebrate our tall poppies who have made a significant contribution to the country's growth and...
What makes an incredible Entrepreneur?
Maybe Richard Branson is the greatest entrepreneur in the world now that Steve Jobs is gone, but what makes an incredible entrepreneur at...
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
The Parenting Place, Greenlane. New time management strategies with 'The Time Queen' Robyn Pearce. Go...
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 -...
Innovation award for ‘inspiring’ company
The annual Innovator Award from Environmental Choice New Zealand has been won by fitness centre company Les Mills. Their Christchurch...
Cloud computing – new Privacy Commissioner guidance
The Privacy Commissioner recently released guidance material for small to medium sized businesses (SMEs), to help them protect personal...
Attitude shift as business confidence lifts
An Auckland Chamber of Commerce confidence survey - the first for 2013 covering responses from over 1100 firms in the region - shows a...
Big opportunities for SMEs who adapt in the face of cost pressures
Investing in better technology, human capital and managing costs will give businesses a head start in 2013, according to a study by MYOB...