Why so gloomy
Despite a slowing economy, business owners can easily make 2006 their most successful year ever – all it takes is a few simple tweaks, says Sean D’Souza. By editor Glenn Baker.
Despite a slowing economy, business owners can easily make 2006 their most successful year ever – all it takes is a few simple tweaks, says Sean D’Souza. By editor Glenn Baker.
Supplying fresh quality product at a reasonable price, and ‘adding value’, has proved to be a winning formula for a Dunedin-based company. By Peter Owens.
In 2006 businesses must take a proactive approach to guard against malicious attacks on their computer systems. For the best defence strategy, NZBusiness editor Glenn Baker spoke with Microsoft’s Brett Roberts.
14 Why so gloomy?
Despite a slowing economy, business owners can still make 2006 their most successful year ever – all it takes is a few simple tweaks, says Sean D’Souza.
By Glenn Baker.
16 The real art of succession planning
Making succession planning a success is not about creating a business that is ready to sell, but creating a business that people want to buy.
By Ben Ridler.
26 Cover story: The battle of the sexes
Which gender packs the most punch when it comes to business management and leadership qualities? Patricia Moore went in search of some answers.
33 Partnerships you can bank on
Banks have morphed into business advisers that take a genuine interest in the success of your business. Mark Peart has the proof
37 Debunking the myth of high SME mortality
The common perception that new businesses have a very high failure rate appears to have been based on flawed statistics. New research paints a very different picture. By Carlene du Toit.
42 Reaching new markets
NZBusiness lifts the lid on e-marketing – tactics, technologies and top tips from some of the industry’s most experienced practitioners.
By Glenn Baker.
46 Hard copy options
Not happy with your current printing and copying arrangements? Vikki Bland presses the
‘START’ button on print and copy solutions for business owners.
Despite a slowing economy, business owners can easily make 2006 their most successful year ever – all it takes is a few simple tweaks, says Sean D’Souza. By editor Glenn Baker.
Supplying fresh quality product at a reasonable price, and ‘adding value’, has proved to be a winning formula for a Dunedin-based company. By Peter Owens.
In 2006 businesses must take a proactive approach to guard against malicious attacks on their computer systems. For the best defence strategy, NZBusiness editor Glenn Baker spoke with Microsoft’s Brett Roberts.
14 Why so gloomy?
Despite a slowing economy, business owners can still make 2006 their most successful year ever – all it takes is a few simple tweaks, says Sean D’Souza.
By Glenn Baker.
16 The real art of succession planning
Making succession planning a success is not about creating a business that is ready to sell, but creating a business that people want to buy.
By Ben Ridler.
26 Cover story: The battle of the sexes
Which gender packs the most punch when it comes to business management and leadership qualities? Patricia Moore went
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