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.
Tags, tickets and new markets
Premier Business Print is a company going places with its highly specialised printed products. Editor Glenn Baker backgrounds its success.
COVER STORY: Trekking the time zones
Kevin Kevany talks to established and emerging exporters who are boldly entering new markets.
Counting down to KiwiSaver
Are businesses prepared for the July 1st launch of KiwiSaver? NZBusiness talks to key players for an update on what employers need to know and do.
You are not alone
No need to go it alone in business. Patricia Moore discovers a whole world of support services for business owners.
And meet the stars of business support – the 2007 Vero Excellence in Business Support Award winners!
A partner you can
Work less, make more
NZBusiness attended a workshop hosted by Dr Mike Ashby to find out how business owners can profit from the economic cycle.
Positively CeBIT
New Zealand’s ICT sector was well represented at Europe’s biggest technology expo. Yvonne Carter was there.
The case for literacy training
Your business may be suffering from staff literacy issues, and you may not even be aware of it. Glenn Baker talked to Workbase CEO Katherine Percy about the solution.
COVER STORY: Taking time out
“Work on your business rather than in it to achieve a work/life balance” – is it really that simple? Kevin Kevany spoke to several time management gurus to find out.
Small Business Expo Lift-out
Your 16-page guide to
How can business owners profit from the economic cycle? The answer may be to work less! Editor Glenn Baker attended a workshop hosted by Dr Mike Ashby to find out more.
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