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The Christchurch earthquakes not only dramatically altered the lives and businesses of the city’s residents; they significantly...
Sell the business or partner for growth?
Many business owners believe that selling their business is the only real exit strategy available. Clive Lewis highlights some perfectly...
Management Minefields
In the first of a three-part mini-series on people management issues, Angela Atkins explores how business owners can hire the right person...
Customer Excellence
A little Turkish delight On Turkey’s Old Silk Road Dr Ian Brooks is reminded of three age-old lessons on customer service and sales....
NZBusiness August 2013
COVER STORYCapital attractionFEATURESShifting...
Our publisher chalks up 20
2013 is a milestone year for NZBusiness. Not only is it the 75th Anniversary of the magazine’s beginnings (it was originally Better...
Free on-line training course for prospective franchisees
The Franchise Association of New Zealand Inc. (FANZ), the peak body for the $20 billion franchising sector, has launched a free on-line...
Kiwis and Aussies influenced less by branding
A recent report from Nielsen highlights the branding conundrum presented to marketers in the New Zealand and Australian...
Start-ups expecting strong growth
Start-ups work longer and for less financial reward than more established SMEs, yet are far more confident about their revenue performance...
Businesses preparing for take off
Wellington is leading the way as small firms across the country prepare for take off with a step change in business optimism, according to...
Women in business less afraid to ask for help
Women in business are increasingly asking for help with growing their companies leaving their male counterparts floundering in their wake,...
New regulator changes workplace H&S landscape
The Government has announced the establishment of a new stand-alone Crown agency ‘WorkSafe New Zealand’ to act as the lead...
Westpac Auckland North Business Awards – Finalist Function
Now being held at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna. Register at –...
Kiwis ditch traditional forms of payment
Cheques, cash and charge cards are becoming endangered species as Kiwis move away from those more traditional payment methods in favour of...
Tru-Test wins Auckland’s Supreme Export Award
The New Zealand maker of scales for weighing cattle and meters for measuring animal milk output – Tru-Test Group – has won the...
Exporter confidence is on the rise
New Zealand exporter confidence is up despite the strong kiwi dollar, as exporters focus on factors they can control and deploy strategies...
Hatchery Entree Workshop
The ICEHOUSE Business Growth Centre, Auckland. An opportunity for ambitious entrepreneurs to learn more about The ICEHOUSE Hatchery...
Rob Adams Workshop: New Venture Creation – Turning Ideas into Revenue
Hawke's Bay Opera House, Hawke's Bay. A full day workshop aimed at equipping attendees with a core set of skills needed to take new...
World Class Power Pitching & Advanced Presentation Skills
Patrick Rottiers. The University of Auckland Business School. For more phone 0800 800 875 or visit...
RecruitRight Workshop
BNZ, Constellation Drive, Albany. 1.30pm to 3pm. Admission is free, but bookings essential. Visit...
Essential Marketing Bootcamp
Hawkes Bay and Auckland South. For details go to...
Getting A Grip Breakfast Club
The Parenting Place, Greenlane. Learn new time management strategies with ‘The Time Queen’ Robyn Pearce. Visit...
Sales Ignition Day
Tauranga (also Wellington 12th; Christchurch 13th; Whangarei 14th; New Plymouth 21st) For details go to...
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...
Getting Executive Buy-in to Invest in Service Improvement
Vector Arena. A workshop to provide a framework for estimating potential returns on service investment and an approach to implementing...
Starting Off Right Workshop
ATEED North. 9.30-1.00pm. Phone Marina on 09 354 0059 or visit...
The Food Show 2013
Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds. NZ’s annual must-attend culinary event. For more information go to...
Executive Market Validation Workshop
With Rob Adams. And exclusive full day workshop at The ICEHOUSE. Auckland. For more go to...
First Wednesday – with special guest Rob Adams
The ICEHOUSE opens up to ambitious entrepreneurs who are hungry to understand the steps to start-up business success. For more go to...