NZBusiness December 2013

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Toshiba’s new 13-inch Chromebook

At CES on January 7th, Toshiba unveiled its premium, sleek and ultra-lightweight, Toshiba Chromebook – the first device of its kind to feature a 13.3-inch diagonal HD display. As Toshiba's

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Caring business, smart IT

Allan Sargeant is well aware that caring for older people takes heart as well as a new level of management skills, not much required back in the day. Jackie Russell

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Note 3: big phone or small tablet?

When Samsung launched the first Galaxy Note there was a question mark over the device. Would people want a huge 5.7 inch display on a phone? The device is too

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Westpac’s smart watch app

Just as we were wondering what useful apps could be squeezed into the tiny display on a smart watch, Westpac New Zealand announced it has developed a mobile banking app

HP gets (more) personal

Hewlett-Packard has three different lines of personal computer products. There are relatively low-cost devices for consumers, slightly more robust hardware for small business users and swept-up models for larger companies

Vodafone’s home UFB plan may suit your business

Internet service providers generally offer separate products for business and consumer or residential customers. Businesses pay more, but get more in return. Business Internet plans can have extra data, guaranteed service levels or additional services. Frequently there are dedicated specialist support staff more tuned to your needs. In contrast residential users have to wait in line for support that can be indifferent. It's no secret that many small businesses choose to save money and opt for a consumer plan. You don't always get a choice, particularly if you operate from the centre of town, a busy main street or a business park. Sometimes ISPs will only supply business accounts to these addresses. In general, few ISPs care which plan customers

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Learning the hard way

The export lessons have come hard and fast for New Zealand firms in 2013. But now that we’re all wide awake to both the upside and downside of ‘clubbing together’, everyone’s focused on building bigger market share in 2014.

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Who will buy my business?

‘Sell and walk away’ is not the only business exit option. Kevin Kevany looks at some of the other ways to ensure the best possible outcome when selling your business.

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Seeds of success

CHIA is a fledgling Nelson-based natural health drink company with an award-winning business plan and a product finding favour with health-conscious Kiwis. NZBusiness caught up with its co-creator Chloe Van Dyke.

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Join the Culture Club

Lisa Martin highlights the real value in creating a positive office culture within your business.