They exist even in these politically correct times – employers competent at running a business, but seriously handicapped by poor people skills. Ruth Le Pla explores the dark side of business leadership, and meets some bosses that are doing it right.
Payroll systems are one of the most legislation-sensitive IT tools a business uses, and 2007 was a legislatively intense year thanks to the introduction of the new Holidays Act and KiwiSaver. Vikki Bland looks at how payroll systems have coped.
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THE SYSTEM OF THREE
Sean D’Souza explains how to reduce the chaos in your 2008 business plans.
CATCHING THE NEXT WAVE
Enprise’s Mark Loveys has built a number of successful businesses. We have his 10-step blueprint for business growth.
CHANGE IS FOR THE BETTER
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THE LIFELINE FOR A BUSINESS IN DISTRESSGareth Hoole reflects on the new insolvency framework.
THE BUSINESS THAT GREW & GREW
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In-store fragrancing adds a new twist to experiential marketing.
BAD DATA CAN SPOIL A GOOD BUSINESS
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A strong point of difference makes for a strong business.
They exist even in these politically correct times – employers competent at running a business, but seriously handicapped by poor people skills. Ruth Le Pla explores the dark side of business leadership, and meets some bosses that are doing it right.
Payroll systems are one of the most legislation-sensitive IT tools a business uses, and 2007 was a legislatively intense year thanks to the introduction of the new Holidays Act and KiwiSaver. Vikki Bland looks at how payroll systems have coped.
Biz Shorts
THE SYSTEM OF THREE
Sean D’Souza explains how to reduce the chaos in your 2008 business plans.
CATCHING THE NEXT WAVE
Enprise’s Mark Loveys has built a number of successful businesses. We have his 10-step blueprint for business growth.
CHANGE IS FOR THE BETTER
Change management is vital for moving your business forward. Nalisha Patel explains how to best approach change
THE LIFELINE FOR A BUSINESS IN DISTRESSGareth Hoole reflects on the new insolvency framework.
THE BUSINESS THAT GREW
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