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.
Your business may be suffering from staff literacy issues, and you may not even be aware. Editor Glenn Baker talked to Workbase CEO Katherine Percy about the solution.
The capital region has evolved into one of this country’s most dynamic business economies. Warwick Halcrow filed this report.
Thinking about “getting into India”? Brush up on your cricket first says Kevin Kevany.
How do you take on a virtual monopoly in the marketplace and succeed? Editor Glenn Baker went on the road with nakedbus.com’s Hamish Nuttall to see how it was done.
Business model just the ticket
How do you take on a virtual monopoly in the marketplace and succeed?
Glenn Baker went on the road with nakedbus.com’s Hamish Nuttall to see how it was done.
COVER STORY: Grooming for success(ion)
Do you have an exit or succession plan for your business? It’s never too early to start. NZBusiness looks at the options, the challenges, and the traps to avoid.
Capitalising on diversity
The Wellington region has evolved into one of this country’s most dynamic business economies. Warwick Halcrow reports.
Fly with your legal eagle!
What are the keys to a successful relationship between business owner and lawyer?
Patricia Moore sheds some light.
India calling
Thinking about “getting into India”? The time
Pacific pathways
Success stories of Pacific people in business are few and far between; but the Pacific Business Trust is out to improve the statistics. By Glenn Baker.
Hooked on networking
Networking is an effective way of growing your business. Colin Kennedy highlights two businesses that have doubled their size through network referrals.
COVER STORY: From small beginnings
NZBusiness presents a beginner’s guide to business: what it takes to get an enterprise off the ground and successful. And meet the people who’ve taken on the challenge and are flying high.
The train gain
Invest in your employees through relevant training programmes and watch the effect on your business’s bottom-line. By Patricia Moore.
Winning the online war
The Internet continues to
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