NZBusiness June 2012

Did you know that more than 65 percent of new products and 90 percent of business start-ups fail?
What’s even more alarming is the amount of time, money and effort that is pumped into each failed product or business.
Cut your chances of business failure!
Rob Adams, a leading US entrepreneur, is coming to New Zealand for a two week visit to mentor local businesses and investors. 

Does it have what it takes to generate long-term wealth for you? Could it be attractive enough to sell one day or will it always depend on you to generate income?
Business mentor Laura Humphreys believes every business owner can build a business that will feed them financial freedom in the future. Each month Laura shares key strategies from her own experience and invites guest entrepreneurs to share their success tips with you.

The franchise industry took a hit during the global financial crisis, like most other business sectors, but in recent times interest has been picking up again. Patricia Moore reviews the market and obtains advice for both franchisors and franchisees.

Business bankers are no longer the people who just provide loans and overdrafts.  As Steve Hart reports, they now also offer advice, bring businesses together and open doors.