In her mother’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.
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.
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.
Bill Bennett looks at some of the latest technology hardware and software helping drive productivity in the business environment.
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.
By Glenn Baker. I’ve attended a number of printer launches over the past 20 years and, while heralding faster print speeds, higher print quality or enhanced functionality, many represented mere baby steps in the evolution of the office printer. So understandably my expectations were somewhat modest when I rocked up to the New Zealand launch of the Epson PrecisionCore inkjet range in early August. But those expectations were quickly shattered after a presentation and demonstration of the new inkjets’ laser-beating performance. We’re talking up to 50 percent lower printing costs and up to 70 percent lower energy costs than laser printers. Bruce Bealby, GM sales and marketing, retail division for Epson, explains the secret of the new inkjets is Epson’s
Visitor experiences don’t come any more down to earth than Rangitikei Farmstay. Owners Kylie and Andrew Stewart have created a highly successful tourism business.
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Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.
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