Seven reasons to monitor the competition’s patents and how
With the pace of business and speed of technology ever increasing, even a small difference that gives one company’s products or services...
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The ASB Great Debate 2013
A debate with the moot "Lawyers contribute more than Accountants" – hotly debated against by the accountant team, lead by...
Build your EnQ, build your business
Just because a person has sound business knowledge, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll make a successful entrepreneur. Sandy...
Franchise file
Helping people help themselvesFranchising is too important to the economy to be damaged by legislative tinkering, says Simon Lord. So how...
Rich Offerings
MBA educators shift from teaching to coaching in an all-out effort to ensure their programmes stay relevant and leading edge. Kevin Kevany...
Silver linings
Software-as-a-Service or ‘cloud-delivered’ applications have fast become the ‘new norm’ for owner managers looking...
Due diligence: A practical approach
Greg James’ guide to best practice due diligence processes reveals lessons on how purchasers can get the best return for their time...
Augmented Reality: putting your brand in front of smartphones
Augmented Reality apps are an exciting new way to encourage people to engage with your product or brand. Luigi Cappel...
NZBusiness September 2013
COVER STORYSavvy siblingsFEATURES2014 MBA Guide: Rich offeringsSilver liningsPutting your brand in front of...
Kiwi business people share networking habits
92 percent of business people say that networking is a key part of professional development and business success, yet 96 percent of the...
Register encourages best practice data processes
A small but growing number of companies are adopting the Marketing Association’s Data Warranty Register (DWR) programme to assure...
Conference to future-proof NZ’s clean, green economy
New Zealand’s leading sustainable businesses will come together to identify practical ways of future-proofing our clean, green...
Stress on rural business prompts mentoring Initiative
Business Mentors New Zealand has announced a new initiative to increase business mentoring support to rural businesses throughout New...
The power of print
NZ Marketing Association chair Debra Hall is advising SME owner/managers to think more about how they can tailor their messages following...
Mobile apps driving online sales
Increasing numbers of Kiwi businesses are turning to mobile apps to help customers research, review and buy online. Nic Gibbens, creative...
Attracting and retaining the best talent
Jonny Mole, CEO of Chilli, introduces the concept of “audience equity” and its increasing relevance within the emerging...
Management Breakfast Bite: The Measures that Matter
Get clear guidance on the measures that matter for your business. Newmarket, Auckland. For details go to...
Daily deals down but not out
New Zealand daily deal company GrabOne is contesting the conclusions drawn from a 300-person PriceMe survey showing declining interest in...
Key Account Management
Business House, Moller Lane, New Plymouth. (Also in Tauranga, Wellington and Northland this month.) For details go to...
Building a Compelling Business Case
Rob Verkerk. The University of Auckland Business School. P: 0800 800 875...
The Food Show
CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch. NZ’s annual must-attend culinary event. For more information go to...
Integrated Email Marketing
Amanda Partington. The University of Auckland Business School. P: 0800 800 875...
Starting Off Right Workshop
ATEED South. 11.00am-2.30pm. Phone Margaret on 09 354 0059 or visit...
Getting A Grip Breakfast Club
Write Ltd, Baldwins Centre, 342 Lambton Quay, Wellington. Learn new time management strategies with ‘The Time Queen’ Robyn...
First Wednesday
The ICEHOUSE opens up to ambitious entrepreneurs who are hungry to understand the steps to start-up business success. For more go to...
ANZ and EEO Trust Diversity Awards
Pullman Hotel, Auckland. Formerly the Work & Life Awards, this gala dinner recognises successful workplace initiatives across the...
Marketing Principles for Better Business
With David Crick, Victoria University Professional and Executive Development. For details visit...
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Every successful business person leverages their wisdom in order to achieve their goals. Wisdom comes from many sources and no matter how...
How to Write a Good Employment Agreement
Diabetes Auckland Conference Room, 62 Valley Road, Mt Eden. Kerryn Hope, HR Advisor of POD Consulting Ltd, will give you great tips and...
Expert advice for time-strapped Auckland businesses
An Auckland-based breakfast workshop on Friday 9th August 2013, hosted by Robyn Pearce, an internationally renowned time management expert,...