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By Jim Huse Reviewed by Cathy Parker In 2010 we reviewed Jim’s book “Revolutionise the way you work”. from which we took a...
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Workplace law changes: are SMBs being left in the lurch?
Proposed new changes New Zealand workplace laws, which look set to come into play in 2022, will cause the biggest disruption to small...
Awareness platform aims to halve tradie suicides
A new mental health awareness platform has launched to raise awareness of mental ill health and the suicide rate among Kiwi tradies. Tools...
One month left to give your great little business the recognition it deserves! Enter the David Awards 2021 now.
You’ve put the hard yards into getting your business where it is today. Now get the recognition you deserve! The David...
NZBusiness August 2021 Issue – Out Now!
Inside August: What IoT technology can do for business, one techpreneur’s inspiring blueprint for life, the fight against cybercrime, and...
Kiwi tech business dishing up dividends to NZ’s hottest food brands
The drive to achieve ‘Amazon-like’ operational efficiencies has seen many Kiwi food brands adopt integration technology to optimise...
Book review – Link.Ability – 4 powerful strategies to maximise your LinkedIn success
Link.Ability is a New Zealand book written by Lynnaire Johnston, and full of valuable insights, essential know-how and practical tips...
Whāriki and Facebook partner to grow Māori digital economy
The Whāriki Māori Business Network has partnered with Facebook to offer free digital skills training to grow the Māori digital economy...
Five crucial things to do to succeed online
Cathy Mellett walks you through the critical steps that will ensure your business is seen, heard and found online. One of the things I’ve...
Happy staff, higher productivity
Using his own business as an illustration, James Nicolle has six top tips for employers looking to create the happiest workplace possible....
Could your small business become an exporter?
Daniel Taylor says any New Zealand business can consider itself a potential exporter, as long as it meets two simple criteria. Not so long...
Job done
Traditionally many tradies are known for being somewhat disorganised on tasks such as invoicing and admin. This is the story of Tradify –...
Time to get serious about cybersecurity
In the wake of the crippling Waikato DHB cyber-attack, NZBusiness sat down with cybersecurity expert Daniel Watson to help businesses...
The quest for love & fulfilment
Rebekah Campbell’s story is both inspirational and captivating. She turned her dreams of building a successful business and marriage into...
The evolution of consulting
Doing the right thing by its clients, staff and the business is the mantra of Wellington firm TwentyTwo. Annie Gray has their story. Being...
Painting the town green
Fresh from a successful capital raise, eco-friendly paint brand Natural Paint Co is poised for serious expansion. Co-founders James Mount...
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BIZ TECH: D-Link AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Range Extender tested
We have previously tested some of the D-Link Mesh Wi-Fi systems – which provide two or three Mesh Wi-Fi units to give good Wi-Fi...
NZ-ASEAN Exporters Forum
Maintaining visibility on performance in current ASEAN export markets – the challenges and the strategies being employed. ...
Fine Food New Zealand 2021 hailed a raging success
Fine Food New Zealand came back with a bang in 2021, with more than 6,000 visitors attending the three-day event held in mid-June at the...
Bringing New Zealand tourism to the world
Michael Nees is encouraging the tourism industry and other sectors to use digital technology to meet the demand for visitor experiences in...
Why some business struggle and others fly
The economy, buoyed by the property industry, is doing better than expected. Perhaps it's time for struggling business owners to...
More than one-in-three SMEs affected by mental health
More than a third of Kiwi SME owners and managers have experienced a mental health condition since starting or taking over their current...
Tell better stories to stand out from the crowd
Robert Tighe explains the spotlight versus mirror approach to storytelling and what it can do for business. If you’ve ever asked...
How to avoid hiring the wrong salespeople
Logan Wedgwood explains how to create the best chance of hiring the right person for your sales role. Have you ever experienced a bad hire?...
High performers: key to a great customer experience
Mat Wylie delivers a winning formula for creating high performing teams who provide increasingly exceptional customer experience. We all...
Recruitment, reference checks made easier
Jo Douglas explains how to avoid the pitfalls of recruiting. When recruiting for a role, you want the right person for the job. In doing...
Leveraging (and loving) that village vibe
When Covid-19 came calling in 2020, Birkenhead Village retailers relied on the vibrant community spirit to triumph over the lockdowns and...
Devonport Chocolates celebrates 30 years of business
Devonport Chocolates, a locally owned and operated handcrafted chocolate producer based in Devonport , has launched a special Anniversary...
From grass to glass
A new family-owned West Coast business is providing full cream milk direct from the farm, and has more big plans in the pipeline. Your...