2012

Exporter Profile: Mining new markets

With its 3D geological modelling software, Christchurch company ARANZ Geo is achieving worldwide success.
NZBusiness has the story behind a remarkable company mining a specialist niche market. By Glenn Baker.

2013’s Top 12 Business Challenges

There has been plenty of talk lately about the changes businesses will need to make if they are to see growth in 2013. Customer Experiences managing director Chris Bell has listed 12 areas that business will need to gain a greater understanding of, if business performance is to improve.

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Hello world

For a little country at the bottom of the world, New Zealand punches above its weight on exports. The range of products is enormous and the number of countries welcoming products made or grown in New Zealand continues to expand. But 2012 has been one of the more challenging years for exporters, as Patricia Moore reports

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Predicting the unpredictable

Kevin Kevany interviews several leading crystal ball gazers on the rise of ‘effectiveness’, ‘responsive design’ AdWords Express, YouTube, email’s survival and a whole lot more.

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2013 New Year Business Resolutions

The changing of the calendar is a great opportunity to turn over a new leaf with your business. But are you struggling for ideas and motivation?

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Business ethics: She’ll be right?

A recent visit by Philippa Foster Back, director of the UK-based Institute of Business Ethics, highlighted the need for business owners and managers to understand and implement a strong business ethics regime.

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Damage-free redundancies

Craig Mundy-Smith looks at what can be done to minimise the ‘collateral damage’ when making staff redundant. 

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NZBusiness October 2012

COVER STORY
Can it fly?
FEATURES
Keeping the books
myBiz Expo 2012
Ready, willing and focused
A marketing state of mind

 

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Cloud computing demystified

Cloud computing saves businesses time and money, but, as Bill Bennett explains, they are not the only reasons why you should consider it.

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Speed Interview

Tenby Powell is an entrepreneur, director and the driving force behind the New Zealand SME Business Network.

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Staying responsible

Rachel Taulelei has proven to be a change-maker in New Zealand’s fishing industry. Her Wellington-based business Yellow Brick Road is built on the values of sustainability, responsibility and consideration for future generations.