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? To what extent can support be outsourced? Vikki Bland goes in search of some answers.
Many small businesses ignore ICT support until they need it. But then what? Which support models are advisable and what should they cover? To what extent can support be outsourced? Vikki Bland goes in search of some answers.
Shortening the length of time stock sits on your shelf will free up capital to spend on other things. Sue Hirst shows you how.
Enormously talented, ambitious, and with a bubbly enthusiasm – Lucie Boshier epitomises a new breed of emerging young fashion entrepreneurs in this country. Glenn Baker discovers what drives this savvy young business woman.
OVER STORY: WHAT DRIVES Ms BOSHIER?
Enormously talented, ambitious, and with a bubbly enthusiasm – Lucie Boshier epitomises a new breed of emerging young fashion entrepreneurs in this country. Editor Glenn Baker discovers what drives this savvy young business woman.
The x-port file:
RIDING A ROLLER-COASTER YEAR
2007 will go down as one of the most difficult years for exporters. However, that hasn’t prevented some outstanding performances by individual companies. NZBusiness reviews Export Year 2007 and the predictions for 2008.
FIVE TOP EXPORT PERFORMANCES
Campbell Aero Classics commands a niche market on the world aviation stage.
Chris Parker takes a simple idea and grows Register-A-Company into a multi-million dollar business.
Cognition Consulting provides a superb example of creative Kiwi enterprise finding markets.
Endace has set growth records offshore and we reveal the sharp marketing mind of its new CEO.
Bob Mills took the initiative to secure the Haka brand; now his clothing is selling strongly in the US.
FOREX from THE EXPERTS
SMEs are seeking professional expertise to manage their forex and currency markets strategy, as
Ruth Le Pla reports.
FAIR TRADING
Cracking overseas markets can be frustrating and time-consuming. But, as Patricia Moore discovers, international trade fairs can speed the process considerably.
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?
Vikki Bland reports.
Global warming has arrived at a time when only 25 percent of our small-to-medium businesses carry adequate business interruption cover. Kevin Kevany presents the cold, hard facts of business insurance.
Be brave, involve your people
BusinessLAB’s strategies for business success.
The Hutt’s ‘Fab Four’ Four
Hutt Valley business owners are capitalising on the powerful opportunities and relationships generated through disciplined networking. By Glenn Baker.
Cover story: Thinking outside the box
Economic cycles and market pressures are forcing companies of all sizes to reinvent themselves in order to survive. Ruth Le Pla meets two firms that have successfully made the transformation.
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. Kevin Kevany presents the cold, hard facts of business insurance.
Survivor Cook Islands
Despite facing ruin on many occasions, ex-pat Jack Cooper’s business continues to thrive in the beautiful Cook Islands. Warwick Halcrow meets a true survivor.
Listing for results
Patricia Moore follows the new direction for business directories. Do the new online listings deliver a worthwhile return on investment?
Go back to school!
Unfortunately for many DIY-minded Kiwi business owners upskilling takes second place to the more immediate demands of running a business. Editor Glenn Baker examines why this can be a recipe for disaster.
Beyond the basics
Ready to review your accounting software? Vikki Bland reports on the major developments of the past 12 months and how you can tell when it’s time to upgrade.
Are you cut out to be an SME business owner? If you are not made of the right stuff should you pack up now and go work for McDonald’s? Or are there ways to make the most of your natural mental make-up?
By Ruth Le Pla.
Robin Major discovers that there is support aplenty for businesses in Canterbury, and highlights two companies that are thriving in this environment.
Pimp My Lawn is an innovative new franchise business taking root in the Hawke’s Bay. Glenn Baker catches up with co-creator Kate Bromley
Keeping the greens
Pimp My Lawn is an innovative new franchise business taking root in the Hawke’s Bay. Glenn Baker caught up with co-creator Kate Bromley
The direction finders
The story of Direction Software is one of Kiwi entrepreneurship and clever strategy implementation. NZBusiness talks to the sales and creative bloke about their strategy execution software tool.
COVER STORY: Mind over matter
What personality traits lead to successful business ownership? Ruth Le Pla talks to the experts to find out and reveals what makes entrepreneur Seeby Woodhouse so special.
Those enterprising Cantabrians
Robin Major discovers that there is support aplenty for businesses in Canterbury, and highlights two companies thriving in this environment.
A place to do business
Regardless of
If at first you don’t succeed….
When the going gets too tough in business, it may be time to change the rules completely. Robin Major finds a good example in South Canterbury business iRULE.
UK the easy way
Setting up business in the UK is considerably easier when leveraging off the services of UK Trade & Investment and its partners. Glenn Baker highlights one company taking this ‘soft landing’ approach.
9 legal tips for doing business in Asia
At the Action Asia Business Summit recently three legal experts were asked to comment on the legal pitfalls of doing business in Asia. We have their answers.
COVER STORY: Parore & Ridge: life and business in the fast lane
Four children, two
Whether they just count the beans or make them seriously grow, accountants are vital partners for business success. Patricia Moore sheds light on how to choose one.
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Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.
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