2006

NZBusiness December 2006

2006November 30, 2006

Cover story: The call to export
New Zealand’s overall export sector has remained flat for many years. Will the Government’s Export Year initiative be the catalyst to boost the country’s export performance?

Exporter Showcase: Six of the best
Six remarkable export businesses that demonstrate how to break into offshore markets. What valuable lessons can aspiring exporters learn?

Attendance has its rewards
Trade fairs have never lost their appeal for generating new business. Smart Kiwi companies are using them to forge new relationships and access global customers.

Leaders are learners
Short, sharp, effective courses have become popular in New Zealand as business executives from the CEO down seek to gain new skills and make better business decisions

Managing the big picture
Vikki Bland reports on how businesses can benefit from integrated ERP systems that deliver a bird’s eye view of customers, costs and profitability.

Two 007’s gadgets: licensed to thrill
A look at the coolest gadgets, gizmos and productivity tools on the market in time for 2007.

NZBusiness November 2006

2006October 31, 2006

Succession planning: a taxing issue
Andrew Dickeson highlights some of the many tax issues that should be considered when selling a business.
How to tame a dragon
So your product is a licence to print money but you need an investor? TV dragon Annette Presley shares some tips for success with editor Glenn Baker.

Cover story: Green and mean it
Increasing concern over global warming is also raising awareness of the need for sustainable business practices. Business owners must take action or risk losing customers to the competition. By Glenn Baker.

Where business is a pleasure
Hawkes Bay is not only an exceptionally pleasant place to run a business; it also punches way above its weight on economic growth. By Patricia Moore.

Covering all bases
Does your business have a risk management strategy? When did you last review your insurance? Mark Peart provides this reminder on the need to prepare for the worst.

Property pointers
Finding a suitable business address can be a doddle for some companies, and a mission for others. NZBusiness offers some advice.

Spoilt for support
Good accounting software can liberate a business by delivering useful financial information and removing tedious manual accounting processes. But which accounting software is best for your business? By Vikki Bland.

Competing in the coffee capital

2006BusinessOctober 31, 2006

How tough is it to succeed in the highly competitive coffee business? Warwick Halcrow drank several cups of Emporio coffee in order to find out.

Catching the boss’s vision

2006BusinessOctober 31, 2006

A business programme is changing Peter Roberts company and management style. He was so impressed that two of his staff are attending a similar programme. Now the company is starting to move as a whole, not a number of parts. By Jan Sedgwick.

Flying High

2006BusinessOctober 31, 2006

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Mike McDonald has big plans for Canterbury-based Mactec Aerospace, as the market for its products takes off. By Glenn Baker.

NZBusiness October 2006

2006September 30, 2006

Thinking big on small packages

Health Pak is a family-owned packaging business celebrating its 50th anniversary, and still making a name for itself in an extremely competitive sector.

Glenn Baker paid a visit.

Postcard from Beijing

In the first of a series, Beijing-based ex-patPeter Bicknell highlights the potential of provincial China to New Zealand companies.

Cover story: From boardroom to boot camp

On the eve of his New Zealand visit, Bill Rancic, the inaugural winning entrepreneur on reality TV show The Apprentice shares his lessons on life and business success. By editor Glenn Baker.

Finders, keepers

An effective marketing strategy is about finding and keeping customers, and adopting your customers point of view. By Patricia Moore.

Empowering your people

IT training isnt exactly top-of-mind for small businesses, yet the business benefits are compelling. Vikki Bland explains how to get IT training right.

Plug-and-present

Increasing numbers of business people are harnessing the latest presentation technology to pitch to clients and train staff. NZBusiness reviews the latest tools for presenters.

Meeting on a screen near you

Videoconferencing, once a technology that only large corporates could afford, has become ubiquitous across the broader business marketplace. By Glenn Baker.

Filling the director’s chair

2006BusinessJune 13, 2006

Does size matter for good governance? More than a thousand New Zealand SMEs talk about their governance forthe future.

By Jens Mueller and Sandy Maier

Duty Bound

2006BusinessJune 13, 2006

The threat of a bird flu pandemic is a good opportunity for employers and business owners to review their hazard management procedures.

By Penelope Ryder-Lewis.

NZBusiness June 2006

2006May 31, 2006

18 The economic benefits ofembracing ergonomics

There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding ergonomics in the workplace. NZBusiness goes in search of the truth.

20 Passing on the baton

Businessman Tony Falkenstein is a key figure behind the push to introduce business studies to the secondary school curriculum.

By Glenn Baker.

26 Cover story: Souped up and successful

Pitangos Yasmin and Ofer Shenhav represent a new breed of exporters tackling niche markets with enthusiasm and innovative products. This special export report also reviews the state of the export sector and delivers advice for first-time exporters.

33 Fire, brimstone and business

Well known for its tourism pulling power, Rotorua also offers great opportunities for businesses, as Carlene du

NZBusiness May 2006

2006April 30, 2006

18 A word from the Attitude Doctor

A pandemic of unhealthy thinking is sweeping through our workplaces and impacting on productivity, morale and our vision to succeed.

By Glenn Baker.

21 Branding that differentiates

Why change a strong brand thats already ruling the roost? Carlene du Toit spoke to mortgage broker Miranda Caird.

24 Cover story: All ears, no action

The Small Business Advisory Group has identified many of the issues facing SMBs that require Government intervention; but while there has been much talk from policy makers, theres been very little action. By Mark Peart.

31 Small Business Expo lift-out guide

All you need to know about this eagerly awaited business expo held at

NZBusiness April 2006

2006April 11, 2006

Features

Cutting down our tallest poppies

How New Zealand entrepreneurs are having to deal with the Tall Poppy Syndrome. By Dr Jodyanne Kirkwood.

Building a sandwich empire

In the south-eastern suburbs of Auckland, Subway franchisee Tracey King is working hard towards realising her lifes ambitions. By Glenn Baker.

Cover story: The Young Ones

How does Generation Y rate as employees and business owners? How can you attract young talent to your business? NZBusiness helps you to understand, recruit and manage Gen Yers. By editor Glenn Baker.

Stacking the odds

Not all start-ups can be a TradeMe, but by mastering a few basic principles you can substantially increase your chances of success. By Patricia Moore.

From old

Support where IT counts

2006BusinessApril 11, 2006

A strong relationship with an IT service provider is vital for the smooth day-to-day running of a business, and for lowering the stress levels of business owners.

By Vikki Bland.

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