When siblings shine
What happens when brothers and sisters go into business together? NZBusiness went in search of…
What happens when brothers and sisters go into business together? NZBusiness went in search of…
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When siblings shine
What happens when brothers and sisters go into business together?
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Most businesses can benefit from a mentor and it’s often a partnership both sides will benefit from. Speak to any successful business person and it’s likely they’ll tell you about a particular person that inspired and spurred them on. These people, their mentors, are an invaluable source of advice, guidance and inspiration, and a good mentor can have a profound effect on a business. Miles Maitland is one of those people. For the past 13 years Miles has worked as a volunteer business mentor and in that time has mentored 162 Wellington businesses through the ups and downs of running a business. Connecting Miles with business owners is Business Mentors New Zealand. The not-for-profit organization, established in 1991, works in every
In 15 years The Icehouse Business Growth Hub has morphed from one owner manager programme and an incubator to a full suite of services for businesses, including an investment arm. CEO Andy Hamilton reflects on a satisfying journey.
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Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.
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