Who’s minding your data?
Not investing in appropriate data security technology and procedures is as risky as failing to lock your business’s doors at night....
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Use the stairs, quit the pies
Focusing on the health and wellness of staff members puts any business in a much better position all round. Patricia Moore reports on the...
In the best interests of the client
Kevin Kevany reviews the playing field for business owners wanting to engage one of the new breed of law...
A new set of challenges
Mike Smart has worked for others for 25 years. During that time he has been retrenched once and two separate companies that he has worked...
No more regular pay packet
Stuart Franklin and his wife Kathryn used to live in West Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. Every day they’d commute an hour to work...
NZBusiness September 2009
Success Comes Naturally With her aptly named business Natasha Berman-Carter steadfastly pursues perfection in every aspect of her...
In my Fathers Footsteps
Chris Maclean recently took over from his father as CEO of Maclean Computing. But has the succession all gone to plan? Patricia Moore spoke...
Coming soon to a mobile near you
Mobile phones are one of our most personal devices. The number uniquely identifies us and they are with us almost 24/7. So it’s...
Buyers and Sellers BEWARE
What are the key factors to consider when buying or selling a business? And is this a good time to be in the market anyway? Kevin Kevany...
Pathway to the bigger picture
The MBA, more market-savvy than ever, is not just the ultimate business qualification, it is the ticket to new perspectives. ...
Time to accentuate the positive
Are you letting the recession drag you and your business down? Jamie Ford offers 6 practical steps to help you thrive in...
The curious case of the non-redundant apprentice
Lisa Mackay provides two examples where encouraging staff feedback can literally change...
Click on the Cloud: New technologies & thinking to boost business productivity
The wrong mindset towards IT investment and new technologies can help businesses lose their competitive edge. This special report examines...
Bridging the digital divide
Digital paper’ has evolved to become the new document management and storage system, as the possibility of the paperless office...
Negotiating the recruitment minefield
The job market is the toughest it has been for a long time. Patricia Moore consults the experts to pass on some valuable tips for...
Import Fundamentals
Looking to import products into New Zealand for distribution? This beginner’s guide to importing and supply chain management will...
All the better for business
Making the commitment to The ICEHOUSE Owner Manager Programme wasn’t easy for Menumate CEO Andrew McClurg. But now he’s a...
NZBusiness August 2009
NZBusiness August...
The Tough Get Going: Digital Island
When the worsening economic times hit New Zealand in the third quarter of 2008, Blair Stewart was in a unique position to gauge its impact....
The Tough Get Going: Custom Residential: treat your people well
Some people laughed when real estate agent John Wills opened the doors to his new Auckland agency. Wills himself admits December last year...
NZBusiness July 2009
NZBusiness July...
Unfied Communications: Understanding the business value
Almost every large organisation in the country is implementing ‘unified communications’ systems and rumour has it the cost...
How to succeed in sales
Succeeding in sales in these ‘R-times’ requires bags of ‘Adversity Quotient’ and swotting up on the basics. Kevin...
Franchising 101
How has the franchise business model coped with the economic meltdown? Patricia Moore gets the lowdown from leading franchise consultants...
How to succeed in property management
The principals of one of Auckland’s leading property management companies share their success formula in a sector that has become...
How to generate referral business in a tight economy
According to the country’s biggest business referral organisation the current economic climate means that the ‘old days’...
Tracking the business benefits of GPS
GPS receivers can be found in mobile phones, dedicated vehicle units, and are behind many map-based online services. But where are GPS...
Bright ideas for cashflow control
Is money getting too tight to mention in your business? Read on for advice on how to successfully manage cashflow in these troubled...
Up close with a serial entrepreneur
Melissa Clark-Reynolds talks about the keys to business survival, her passion for sustainability, a fun new virtual world for children and...
NZBusiness June 2009
NZBusiness June...