2014

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In her motherโ€™s footsteps

While remaining true to her mum’s original ethics and values, Janine Matchitt has managed to embark on a careful, considered expansion plan for Viola Organics.

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Making that US connection

US Connect founder Ian Smith explains why he has a burning desire to help exporters on both sides of the Tasman break into the US, and offers ten tips for success.

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Export 101

All you ever wanted to know about exporting, but didn’t know who to ask.
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Simon says โ€œrinse and repeatโ€

Simon Slade developed his own tried and true method for developing e-commerce products and services. It has helped his company Doubledot Media make the Deloitte Fast 50 not once, but twice.
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Build to sell

Australian-born entrepreneur and angel investor Tom McKaskill drifted into business from academia and consultancy after spotting a software for small business need in the UK. Pioneer Computer Systems went from three people in Tom’s dining room to more than 160 staff in just 12 years, before being sold. 

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NZBusiness November 2014

Windows of Change

Global Business goes national

Long live King Cash

Cool connections

The Y's business blueprint

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Time for a chat?

Having that dreaded ‘poor performance’ discussion with a staff member requires calmness, skill and tact. But it’s important you take action.
By Ann Andrews.

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Beyond the comfort zone

As a shy schoolgirl Shirley Keith once froze completely when about to speak to fellow students. Today she is building a global brand and encouraging a new generation to step out from their comfort zones. 

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Reaching the higher hanging fruit

Most Kiwi businesses are missing out on tapping a large and growing audience that’s ripe for the picking. 
By Lesley Springall.
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Ledgers in the clouds

Solutions continue to migrate to ‘the cloud’; providers continue to expand their service offerings; and technologies continue to raise efficiency. NZBusiness turns up the spotlight on accounting software.