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Sell the business or partner for growth?
Many business owners believe that selling their business is the only real exit strategy available. Clive Lewis highlights some perfectly...
Management Minefields
In the first of a three-part mini-series on people management issues, Angela Atkins explores how business owners can hire the right person...
NZBusiness August 2013
COVER STORYCapital attractionFEATURESShifting...
Apps that mean business
Mobile business applications are powerful enablers for workers and for business efficiency. Bill Bennett went app spotting.Smartphones and...
Flexible factoring
For many years this magazine has endeavoured to educate owner managers on the merits of debt factoring as a means to smooth cashflow and...
Designed on values
It’s uncanny how a series of events can lead you to a place where you were born to be – a place where you can make a real...
An audience with Sir Richard
When North Shore IT business FaceMe was last featured in (NZBusiness), it was February 2012 and the entrepreneurial company had just won...
Marketing your ‘good idea’
Jonny Mole, CEO of Chilli, introduces the concept of ‘audience equity’ and its increasing relevance within the emerging...
NZBusiness July 2013
COVER STORYGreen shootsFEATURESApps that mean businessFlexible...
Business secrets SMEs can learn from global giants
A clear marketing strategy and ongoing sales and communication skills training are two areas Kiwi SMEs need to place greater priority...
If the business fits
Eyeing up a business? Heard the horror stories, but still keen to give it a go and be your own boss? This special guide walks you through...
Business Supermodel
The franchise business model is still responsible for kick-starting business careers all over the country. Patricia Moore has this update...
It’s a juggle out there
Richard Horne has posted a colourful work career. But now the star of Renters has found his true passion in business –...
Trials and tribulations
Angeline Long offers some clarity for employers navigating the minefield associated with the 90 day trial period and...
Selling your ‘good idea’
Jonny Mole introduces the concept of ‘audience equity’ and its increasing relevance within the emerging ‘connection...
NZBusiness June 2013
COVER STORYThe rainmakerFEATURESIf the business fits...Business supermodelQ&A: Ahmad Jubbawey, Vensa...
It’s moments like these you need mentoring expertise
A new business, a small family and the global recession wasn’t enough to put Tanya Gray off building a successful recruitment...
Outlook Cloudy
The online hosting and delivery of key business services is well on the way to becoming mainstream. How did it all happen so fast? Glenn...
Step away from the paper
Finding document management too hard? It’s worth persevering because cost savings and efficiency will be your reward. By Kevin...
Interior motives
Lizzi Hines is a risk-taker. Putting everything on the line to buy her commercial interior design business prior to the GFC, she has gone...
Sales follow trust
Increased profits and reduced competition are both by-products of operating your business in a transparent and trustworthy way. Hannah...
NZBusiness May 2013
COVER STORYBrave heartFEATURESBlueprints for growthStep away from the paperOutlook cloudyTrust the outsourcerEngage and...
Money Matters
Much has changed in the world of business finance. Lenders have become more flexible, more involved with their clients – and the...
Online on a budget
Looking to optimise your online marketing spend? Get the basics right but be prepared to think outside the box as well. Kevin Kevany...
Social services for dogs
Dog day care is a relatively new business sector, and on Auckland’s North Shore, Louise O’Sullivan’s DogHQ is setting the...
Missed the warning signs? Now what?
David Webb offers some ways forward for businesses facing pressure from creditors and those on the verge of...
NZBusiness April 2013
COVER STORYLean and keenFEATURESMoney mattersFinding structure and accountabilityOnline on a...
Prepping for a happy new financial year
MYOB accountant partner Matthew Gilligan, of Gilligan Rowe and Associates, says there are several fail-safe steps all SMEs should follow...
Dealing with slow payers
If your SME has cashflow or debtor problems it’s probably your fault. Kevin Kevany gets the lowdown on sound debtor management and...