The Tough Get Going: Digital Island
July 2, 2009
When the worsening economic times hit
When the worsening economic times hit
Some people laughed when real estate agent John Wills opened the doors to his new
How has the franchise business model coped with the economic meltdown?
Patricia Moore gets the lowdown from leading franchise consultants and showcases four innovative new franchise businesses
Succeeding in sales in these ‘R-times’ requires bags of ‘Adversity Quotient’ and swotting up on the basics. Kevin Kevany talks to four of
Almost every large organisation in the country is implementing ‘unified communications’ systems and rumour has it the cost savings are significant. But what exactly is UC? Does its true business impact live up to the hype?
When the worsening economic times hit New Zealand in the third quarter of 2008, Blair Stewart was in a unique position to gauge its impact. As managing director of low-cost telecoms services company DigitalIsland, Stewart could see the calling records
Some people laughed when real estate agent John Wills opened the doors to his new Auckland agency. Wills himself admits December last year was ‘pretty much the worst time’ to launch a new real estate company.
How has the franchise business model coped with the economic meltdown?
Patricia Moore gets the lowdown from leading franchise consultants and showcases four innovative new franchise businesses
Succeeding in sales in these ‘R-times’ requires bags of ‘Adversity Quotient’ and swotting up on the basics. Kevin Kevany talks to four of New Zealand’s top sales trainers.
Almost every large organisation in the country is implementing ‘unified communications’ systems and rumour has it the cost savings are significant. But what exactly is UC? Does its true business impact live up to the hype?
Upcoming event
Thursday 11 June 2026 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 The Icehouse, Textile Centre, Level 4, 117 Saint Georges Bay Road, Auckland
AI is everywhere – but what technology is actually delivering real value for SMEs right now? Join NZBusiness for a panel discussion unpacking all things business tech and AI.
Latest issue
Read the March issue of NZBusiness, focused on intentional growth — with practical insights, expert perspectives, and real-world stories.
Latest articles
