2018

Aaron McDonald-Centrality (2)

In blockchain we trust

Businesses of all sizes and sectors will benefit from blockchain technology. While some people may still struggle to understand how it works, blockchain is enabling a steady revolution in trade

Parrotdog

Three graduates, two breweries, one dream

Parrotdog is a tale of three uni graduates named Matt – Matt Kristofski, Matt Warner and Matt Stevens – who pursued their passion for brewing beer and are today backed

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Making work-life work

Wairarapa-based financial advisory business RIVAL Wealth uses workplace flexibility as its primary growth strategy. Not only is it quickly driving success, it’s also winning them awards. It’s fair to say

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FROM THE EDITOR

It was the intention of Justin Flitter, the organiser of the Blockworks event on October 12th..

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Breathing new life into brands

Auckland-based VOICE is a specialist agency not afraid to get into the regions to assist companies with branding. Principal Jonathan Sagar uses a case study to highlight the dos and

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Home Grown Perfection

With its tea brand already established in the domestic market, Waikato-based Zealong is now enjoying success as New Zealand’s very own premium tea exporter. Demand from discerning tea drinkers is growing around the globe.With its tea brand already established in the domestic market, Waikato-based Zealong is now enjoying success as New Zealand’s very own premium tea exporter. Demand from discerning tea drinkers is growing around the globe.   You might think you would have to travel to China, India or Sri Lanka to visit a genuine tea plantation using traditional harvesting and production methods. But travel just a short distance out of Hamilton along Gordonton Road, and on your left you can discover the world-class, unique, and pleasantly surprising, Zealong

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Non-traditional fundraising benefits businesses

One Percent Collective is a Wellington charity with a non-traditional approach to fundraising and a simple method of giving. Founder Pat Shepherd opens up about the benefits for businesses who support it.

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Mama knows best

Donna McCormack’s relationship with Business Mentors New Zealand could be described as a mentoring partnership made in ice cream heaven. Together they already have branding and distribution licked.

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Shaun Quincey: Genopay

Genopay founder and CEO Shaun Quincey is ticking off another goal with his unique solution that makes paying for goods and services affordable.

Logan Wedgwood (2)

Why bother with a target customer?

Logan Wedgwood explains why your target customer should sit at the centre of all your business decisions, and right throughout the value chain. It’s my belief that there are some vital misunderstandings surrounding what a target market customer is, why you need one, and what having one then means for the decisions you make as a business person. Too often, we see too much of that good old Kiwi attitude; “what do we need this soft stuff for? We’ll sell to whoever we can!” Your target customer is not just a marketing ‘nice to have’; they should be at the core of every business decision you make. It’s not just about what font you use for your tagline, or what