Finalists announced for NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards
Judges for the 2019 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards have announced the line-up of finalists after another record year of entries....
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Small businesses encouraged to payday file online
An online business management solutions company is encouraging small businesses to use IRD’s online gateway to file payroll...
Tradies graduating with better prospects than ever
The building and construction skills gap experienced some relief last week after 42 new tradies graduated at the ATT...
State of the nation’s workplace health revealed
New Zealand lost around 7.4 million working days at a cost of $1.79 billion in 2018, according to the 2019 Workplace Wellness Report....
Market garden experience wins landscape award
The B:Hive and Goodside commercial social hub within Auckland’s Smales Farm business park is the the Supreme winner in the...
Technology causing economic predictions to fall short
OPINION: Workplace technology is changing the way businesses work and disrupting the way leaders perceive and interact with...
Why your leadership reputation is a catalyst to business growth
Supplied by Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand: When you run your own business – and you’re not a large...
Kiwis shop ‘NZ’ despite global e-tailers
Despite the rise of internationally headquartered e-tailers, a new report reveals that more than half of all Kiwi consumers still prefer to...
Combating Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying
When it comes to harassment, bullying and discrimination, your employment relations and health & safety obligations are under a higher...
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice raises $150K
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice sold out charity event was an evening of glitz and glamour, and raised $150,000 to support the Rotorua...
The Instillery welcomes Bill English to the board
Fast-growing cloud, security and managed service business The Instillery has announced that the Hon. Bill English has joined its board...
The importance of resilience when running a business
Australian business owner Pamela Jabbour draws on her own experience to describe how to become a more resilient business leader. In...
Digital connectivity expands Canterbury business
The power of digital connectivity has allowed Sidekick Chartered Accountants to expand across the Canterbury region and into Marlborough...
Online fitness hub quickly thrives
An online fitness business created by two Christchurch friends makes it easy and affordable for people throughout New Zealand and...
Tourism diversifies South Island farm
Cheviot farmer Tim Loughnan has turned his passion for jetboating into a business which provides diversification opportunities for his...
Growing SMEs and Entrepreneurship in NZ
Led by NZAL Chair, Mai Chen, this session will put a spotlight on small to medium sized businesses in NZ and the growth...
Blue skies or grey clouds: Why joint ventures fail
Joint ventures are notorious for failing. David Thomson and Andy Martin briefly explore some of the reasons why some joint...
Why your workspace is vital for productivity
The work environment affects our state of mind and plays a significant role in our psychological well-being, creativity and productivity,...
Eight life skills you need to succeed in business
Business ownership is as exciting as it is frightening. It is not a social club but more a social order. Here Alan...
Employers getting it right as workers are satisfied
Most Kiwis may be satisfied wiuth their work lives, but that’s no cause for complacency for New Zealand’s employers, writes...
Boost team wins Wellington gold
Nathan Donaldson’s winning team at app and software development company Boost has taken out the Wellington Gold Awards’...
Tough economy a catapult for small businesses
Richard Patterson shares his knowledge on how small business owners can actually grow their companies during challenging economic times....
How SMEs can reduce cyber-risk while going digital
The growing connectedness between employees' work and social lives, and devices, can put workers on a collision course with their...
Hnry strikes gold in Wellington
Wellington fintech company Hnry, won the Emerging Gold-Services Awards at the recent Wellington Gold Awards, celebrating...
Online store fraud protection
Looking to protect your online store from fraudulent orders? Daniel Williams explains how you can succeed, using his own personal lessons....
Out with skilled; in with mature and inexperienced
As immigration issues threaten to slow the number of skilled labourers to New Zealand, businesses may need to reconsider their bias against...
FROM THE EDITOR
Buy AUGUST issue here This month we pile on the business lessons. Our cover story follows the twists and turns of an entrepreneur’s...
Business time for telematics
No matter what size vehicle fleet your business operates, a telematics system can help reduce costs and increase profitability through...
Ask and you shall receive
In this issue’s ‘Snippets’ section, there are some interesting figures from Stats NZ around the make-up of New Zealand’s business...
What business taught me about leadership
“A leader without followers is just someone taking a walk.” Richard Conway shares some of the lessons that have helped him to become a...