Interior motives
Lizzi Hines is a risk-taker. Putting everything on the line to buy her commercial interior design business prior to the GFC, she has gone...
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Sales follow trust
Increased profits and reduced competition are both by-products of operating your business in a transparent and trustworthy way. Hannah...
Business legend shares success strategies
Gallagher is one of New Zealand’s most famous companies and export brands. It turns 75 this year, and Paul Goldsmith’s book...
Employment Matters
The case for SkypeMatthew Dearing reminds business owners that caution should be exercised when using Skype in employment disputes....
NZBusiness May 2013
COVER STORYBrave heartFEATURESBlueprints for growthStep away from the paperOutlook cloudyTrust the outsourcerEngage and...
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,...
Go-to guide for young entrepreneurs
Best-selling author, academic and entrepreneurship specialist, Dr Ian Hunter, has produced an inspirational and practical guide for people...
On Accounts
Time for a business health checkFor the majority of business owners, April 1st is the beginning of the new financial year and it’s a...
Money Matters
Much has changed in the world of business finance. Lenders have become more flexible, more involved with their clients – and the...
Online on a budget
Looking to optimise your online marketing spend? Get the basics right but be prepared to think outside the box as well. Kevin Kevany...
Social services for dogs
Dog day care is a relatively new business sector, and on Auckland’s North Shore, Louise O’Sullivan’s DogHQ is setting the...
Missed the warning signs? Now what?
David Webb offers some ways forward for businesses facing pressure from creditors and those on the verge of...
NZBusiness April 2013
COVER STORYLean and keenFEATURESMoney mattersFinding structure and accountabilityOnline on a...
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...