The Election ’08 Business wish list
As we head towards the 2008 general election, a panel of eight business owners, advocates and observers reveal exactly what wishes they...
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To serve and protect
Data security might not be sexy, but it is a serious issue deserving the attention of small business owners. What’s the least a small...
NZBusiness August 2008
Features Putting The ‘Unity’ Back Into Community Patricia Moore reports on a new on-line business directory hogging the limelight,...
Beyond Wired Boundaries
In this day and age what small business isn’t interested in using wireless technologies and services inside and outside the office? ...
Time for cool heads
Expect some change, but not catastrophic change: Kevin Kevany reports on the prospects for exports in the post sub-prime world, and...
NZBusiness July 2008
FEATURES: ALL FOR THE CAUSE COVER STORY: BIG DREAMERS IN SMALL GARAGES MAKING THE FRENCH CONNECTION BANKING STRATEGIES FOR GREY...
NZBusiness June 2008
FEATURES COVER STORY: EXPLORING GREENER FRONTIERS The incredible business adventures of Seeby Woodhouse recently entered a bold new...
5 steps to a more productive office
Lizzi Whaley offers some tips for creating an office your employees will love to work...
China: Land of opportunity (and risk)
Two Auckland design companies have different views on China. Mike Booker explores this difference in attitude and explains how research...
Exploring greener frontiers
The incredible business adventures of Seeby Woodhouse recently entered a bold new chapter following the launch of Green Carbon. Ruth Le Pla...
Driven by Design
A growing number of companies are realizing the true benefits of good design to their bottom-line. Design is so much more than just making...
On your side
Behind every fast-growing business you’ll almost always find an enthusiastic support partner. Glenn Baker looks at the many support...
About e-commerce
E-commerce is a big step up from a basic website. How can small business owners ensure an online sales channel pays its way and helps grow...
NZBusiness May 2008
COVER STORY: DRIVEN BY DESIGN A growing number of companies are realizing the true benefits of good...
Agents for change
This year’s Small Business Expos are selling the ‘S’ word to thousands of New Zealand business owners. The message is; sustainable...
Matters of Law
The scales of justice are increasingly being loaded with more “compliance requirements”. Kevin Kevany looks at how this is impacting on...
NZBusiness April 2008
DESIGNING UP A STORM Peter Marshall’s innovative marine accessory system is a classic example of Kiwi ingenuity and sensible design....
A 360 degree view of your customers
CRM systems designed to help businesses manage customer relationships are evolving fast. But how do you choose between the many CRM...
Cover Story: ‘Til death us do part
With employment levels at an all-time high and many baby boomers opting to stay in the workforce, employers must know how to successfully...
NZBusiness March 2008
Biz ShortsMAKING SURE THE PRICE IS RIGHT Charging your customers the right price is the key to making your profit margins right....
The Cheques in the Mail – yeah right!
Patricia Moore talks to the experts to explode some myths and provide some useful tips on the thorny issue of credit control and debt...
NZBusiness February 2008
Biz Shorts THE SYSTEM OF THREE Sean D’Souza explains how to reduce the chaos in your 2008 business plans. CATCHING THE NEXT...
Money to Grow
Fast-growing businesses almost inevitably require outside funding to avoid the speed wobbles. Glenn Baker looks at the various options for...
Making Payday a piece of cake
Payroll systems are one of the most legislation-sensitive IT tools a business uses, and 2007 was a legislatively intense year thanks to the...
Bad Bosses
They exist even in these politically correct times – employers competent at running a business, but seriously handicapped by poor people...
The less travelled Road
Many small businesses ignore ICT support until they need it. But then what? Which support models are advisable and what should they cover?...
Turning stock into working capital
Shortening the length of time stock sits on your shelf will free up capital to spend on other things. Sue Hirst shows you...
Cover Story: What drives Ms Boshier?
Enormously talented, ambitious, and with a bubbly enthusiasm – Lucie Boshier epitomises a new breed of emerging young fashion...
NZBusiness December 2007
OVER STORY: WHAT DRIVES Ms BOSHIER?Enormously talented, ambitious, and with a bubbly enthusiasm – Lucie Boshier epitomises a new...
Are you really covered
Global warming has arrived at a time when only 25 percent of our small-to-medium businesses carry adequate business interruption cover....