Whistleblowers: what you need to know
Jo Douglas explains the obligations and advantages of a well-developed whistleblowing policy.
Jo Douglas explains the obligations and advantages of a well-developed whistleblowing policy.
Securing investor funding is the key to accelerating business growth, particularly for fledgling ventures. NZBusiness shares advice from three of New Zealand’s leading funding platforms. It was well-known US venture
Should you upgrade now to Windows 11? Bill Bennett explains there’s no need to rush into it. But the day will certainly come. When Microsoft announced Windows 10 in 2015,
In light of the so-called ‘Great Resignation’, Frances Bearne from Human Focus Consulting shares smart strategies to help business owners retain their top talent. The changes over the past 18
David Downs goes around the world to see what other markets’ current perceptions of New Zealand can teach us, and identify which of our values we should spotlight in 2022.
Nelson-based Hybrid Bikes received the Supreme accolade at the 2021 David Awards. For owner manager Frank Witowski it’s further proof his business, and product, meets a high performance benchmark. The
Jo Douglas explains the obligations and advantages of a well-developed whistleblowing policy.
Securing investor funding is the key to accelerating business growth, particularly for fledgling ventures. NZBusiness shares advice from three of New Zealand’s leading funding platforms. It was well-known US venture capitalist and author Richard Harroch who said, “It’s almost always harder to raise capital than you thought it would be, and it always takes longer. So plan for that.” It is true that raising venture capital can be daunting for fledgling businesses, but at the same time, investor funding has never been more available, accessible or flexible. And yes, with such a diversity of funds, boutique investment banks, angel groups and crowdfunding providers out there, it may not be easy. But planning, and seeking the best advice, is vital. Jack
Should you upgrade now to Windows 11? Bill Bennett explains there’s no need to rush into it. But the day will certainly come. When Microsoft announced Windows 10 in 2015, the company said it would be the last version of its personal computer operating system. Over the past six years Microsoft has repeatedly tweaked and improved the system – so it’s better, but it hasn’t changed much. Meanwhile Microsoft’s competitors have marched on. Apple’s MacOS was still called OS X when Windows 10 first appeared. Apple took market share from Microsoft as people switched from Windows to Mac computers – some moving because they prefer Apple’s operating system. At the same time Google’s Chromebooks won business from Windows in education.
In light of the so-called ‘Great Resignation’, Frances Bearne from Human Focus Consulting shares smart strategies to help business owners retain their top talent. The changes over the past 18 months have not been easy for businesses or employees. It’s given many Kiwis food for thought, causing them to reflect on what fuels them personally, in life, and in their careers. Some have chosen to upskill online or develop a side hustle for extra income. Others have realised they can live without the material trappings that seemed so important before Covid-19 hit. Given the landscape, where labour and skills shortages are acute due to border closures, it’s a candidate’s market right now. This is true across the globe with many
David Downs goes around the world to see what other markets’ current perceptions of New Zealand can teach us, and identify which of our values we should spotlight in 2022. There can’t be many bigger learning opportunities for countries than a pandemic. In 2020, New Zealand earned international acclaim for its swift management to keep Covid-19 out by closing our borders. Now, our global counterparts are asking ‘at what cost’? As the government agency helping businesses tell their story to the world, New Zealand Story late last year released research revealing key shifts in how the country’s trading partners perceive New Zealand in 2021 compared to 12 months prior. It brought into the spotlight some positives, as well as some
Nelson-based Hybrid Bikes received the Supreme accolade at the 2021 David Awards. For owner manager Frank Witowski it’s further proof his business, and product, meets a high performance benchmark. The David Awards roared back into life in 2021. They’re a proving ground attracting a high calibre of New Zealand’s smaller owner-driven businesses. That’s the view of Frank Witowski, the driving force behind Hybrid Bikes, who was thrilled to be awarded the Supreme Award in October following another tough year of Covid disruption. Frank’s business, which manufactures carbon e-bikes to his own design and engineering specifications, has won numerous accolades around the country in a relatively short period of time. He utilises a specialist overseas manufacturer to produce the components and
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