2009

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NZBusiness December 2009

FEATURES:
COVER STORY:The X-Port file wrapping up new    export markets
Ready…set… Global
Accounting software
♦Trade Fairs: Why you need to be there

In case of theft

Attract & Engage: Lessons on E-Commerce    marketing

 
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Check First, invest second

Elena Szentivanyi explores why it’s so crucial to thoroughly research the availability and suitability of your trade mark as a precursor to anything else – and not limit the search to New Zealand if you want to take your brand overseas.

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In case of theft

Internal theft/fraud is now classed as amongst the country’s fastest-growing crime-forms. Kevin Kevany looks at the latest tactics and technologies for deterring theft from businesses.

Softening the blow

Risk management is about running faster – not simply dodging potholes. Kevin Kevany reviews the latest thinking in business risk management.

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Learning your way to the top

Merit and experience alone is no longer enough to keep business managers at the top of their game. Academic credentials are now vital for ongoing competitiveness. Patricia Moore reports.

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Franchising 101

How has the franchise business model coped with the economic meltdown?
Patricia Moore gets the lowdown from leading franchise consultants and showcases four innovative new franchise businesses

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How to succeed in sales

Succeeding in sales in these ‘R-times’ requires bags of ‘Adversity Quotient’ and swotting up on the basics. Kevin Kevany talks to four of New Zealand’s top sales trainers.