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.
Brand new directions
Glenn Baker looks at the latest makeover for the Paper Plus group. What changes lie in store for its loyal customers?
Where business ambitions are born
The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme opens up a whole new world for young people – teaching them to achieve great things using business as a vehicle.
Selling vodka to the Russians
A vodka that has been 26,000 years in the making is rocketing onto the world’s shelves. Discover the secrets behind 26,000 Vodka’s success.
COVER STORY: The art of seduction
How do you make your product or service irresistible to customers and then keep them loyally coming back? Editor Glenn Baker talks to the experts to learn the keys to
As security software grows in sophistication, so do security threats.
Vikki Bland goes in search of a painless, affordable path to small business data security.
Leaping the ditch
When Kiwis take on Australia at sport, passion and parochialism inevitably rule. So how competitive does it get for Kiwi companies breaking into the Aussie market? By Glenn Baker.
COVER STORY: Crisis Control: When bad things happen
A potentially disastrous event could strike your business totally out of the blue. NZBusiness looks at how to prepare for such an eventuality, and manage an effective crisis response programme.
Wellington Small Business Expo Guide
It is the capital region’s turn to catch up on the latest support services and products for small business owners. Our 12-page guide previews this special trade show.
Show business
Trade shows are still an important ingredient in the marketing mix for generating sales leads.
Business owners often struggle to instil a team culture within their organisations and can have difficulty retaining and motivating workers. NZBusiness looks at ways to build a great team.
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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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