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If you’re a Kiwi business owner, you’re be glad to see the end of the past two Covid-ravaged financial years. This stress-busting wellness guide can assist you in recharging and
If you’re a Kiwi business owner, you’re be glad to see the end of the past two Covid-ravaged financial years. This stress-busting wellness guide can assist you in recharging and
Richard Conway explains some simple SEO techniques that business owners can use to edge the competition. The past two years have cemented search engine optimisation (SEO) as perhaps the most
Are under-performers holding back your sales team? Logan Wedgwood explains how the right discipline and structures can help the whole team succeed. What if an over-reliance on inspirational speakers is
With online reviews now trusted more than ever before, Mat Wylie highlights the importance of building your business’s reputation both online and off. When you’re asked to name a
Todd Westwood has advice on how to get your employees mentally match fit. In the workplace, mental health is sometimes more important than physical health. If a team member gets
For many people a tablet computer with detachable keyboard can be a better choice than a laptop. Bill Bennett explains how to find one that’s right for your business needs.
If you’re a Kiwi business owner, you’re be glad to see the end of the past two Covid-ravaged financial years. This stress-busting wellness guide can assist you in recharging and refocusing. I take my hat off to New Zealand’s business owners. Collectively, and individually, in recent times they have navigated and endured the trickiest of economic waters. Sadly, for many, Covid’s fallout has forced them to walk away from their livelihood. Others battled on through multiple disruptions. It has not been easy. A terrible personal toll has been extracted. Business coach Leone Evans, a mentor with Business Mentors New Zealand (BMNZ) since 2012, says small business owners especially have been hit hardest. “Not only have they taken the brunt of
Richard Conway explains some simple SEO techniques that business owners can use to edge the competition. The past two years have cemented search engine optimisation (SEO) as perhaps the most important aspect of any business’s digital marketing strategy. If implemented properly, appearing organically on the first page of Google for the terms your target market is searching for is a proven way to drive sales, brand engagement, and loyalty. Google dominates the search engine landscape in New Zealand, accounting for more than 93 percent of all searches in this country. That’s a massive playing field for your marketing efforts. It’s also a level playing field. Google does not share its algorithms, so no business benefits from any insider information. The
Are under-performers holding back your sales team? Logan Wedgwood explains how the right discipline and structures can help the whole team succeed. What if an over-reliance on inspirational speakers is the reason your salespeople are failing? Motivation is often bandied around as what salespeople need. That kick in the ass, or coaching and mentoring. Inspirational words and support. But what if that isn’t true? Is a lack of motivation just an excuse for under-performance or laziness? What if what is really needed is discipline? You see, in my work as a consultant, all of the most successful salespeople I work with are disciplined, not motivated. The under-performers are the ones asking for motivation. The high performers show up and do
With online reviews now trusted more than ever before, Mat Wylie highlights the importance of building your business’s reputation both online and off. When you’re asked to name a good dentist, café, mechanic or any other kind of business, you’re being asked to stake your reputation against a previous experience. This happened recently in my neighbourhood’s online group. Someone asked for a good builder, and local people chipped in with suggestions of builders that do good work. Their recommendations reached an audience of hundreds of people who weighed up feedback about this company and were able to make a better decision because of it. The old idea that people would tell five others about a great experience and 25
Todd Westwood has advice on how to get your employees mentally match fit. In the workplace, mental health is sometimes more important than physical health. If a team member gets sick or injured, they take time off work. They’re expected to rest up, look after themselves, and return when well enough. From a business standpoint, it’s fairly straightforward. That’s what sick leave is there for. It’s a dollars-and-cents discussion, right? Mental health is another ball game altogether. If an employee is dealing with the tough stuff – like stress, anxiety, or grief – they might still turn up at work. They’ll clock in, but might be unfocused, distracted, and can weigh down others around them. All of this results in
For many people a tablet computer with detachable keyboard can be a better choice than a laptop. Bill Bennett explains how to find one that’s right for your business needs.
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