NZBusiness November 2006

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Flying High

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Mike McDonald has big plans for Canterbury-based Mactec Aerospace, as the market for its products takes off. By Glenn Baker.

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Catching the boss’s vision

A business programme is changing Peter Roberts company and management style. He was so impressed that two of his staff are attending a similar programme. Now the company is starting to move as a whole, not a number of parts. By Jan Sedgwick.

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Competing in the coffee capital

How tough is it to succeed in the highly competitive coffee business? Warwick Halcrow drank several cups of Emporio coffee in order to find out.

 

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NZBusiness November 2006

Succession planning: a taxing issue
Andrew Dickeson highlights some of the many tax issues that should be considered when selling a business.
How to tame a dragon
So your product is a licence to print money but you need an investor? TV dragon Annette Presley shares some tips for success with editor Glenn Baker.

Cover story: Green and mean it
Increasing concern over global warming is also raising awareness of the need for sustainable business practices. Business owners must take action or risk losing customers to the competition. By Glenn Baker.

Where business is a pleasure
Hawkes Bay is not only an exceptionally pleasant place to run a business; it also punches way above its weight on economic growth. By Patricia Moore.

Covering all bases
Does your business have a risk management strategy? When did you last review your insurance? Mark Peart provides this reminder on the need to prepare for the worst.

Property pointers
Finding a suitable business address can be a doddle for some companies, and a mission for others. NZBusiness offers some advice.

Spoilt for support
Good accounting software can liberate a business by delivering useful financial information and removing tedious manual accounting processes. But which accounting software is best for your business? By Vikki Bland.

Mike_McDonald_1_0

Flying High

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Mike McDonald has big plans for Canterbury-based Mactec Aerospace, as the market for its products takes off. By Glenn Baker.

Italy_2006_303_0

Catching the boss’s vision

A business programme is changing Peter Roberts company and management style. He was so impressed that two of his staff are attending a similar programme. Now the company is starting to move as a whole, not a number of parts. By Jan Sedgwick.

Emporio_2_0

Competing in the coffee capital

How tough is it to succeed in the highly competitive coffee business? Warwick Halcrow drank several cups of Emporio coffee in order to find out.

 

NZB_NOV06_Cover_FINAL2_0

NZBusiness November 2006

Succession planning: a taxing issue
Andrew Dickeson highlights some of the many tax issues that should be considered when selling a business.
How to tame a dragon
So your product is a licence to print money but you need an investor? TV dragon Annette Presley shares some tips for success with editor Glenn Baker.

Cover story: Green and mean it
Increasing concern over global warming is also raising awareness of the need for sustainable business practices. Business owners must take action or risk losing customers to the competition. By Glenn Baker.

Where business is a pleasure
Hawkes Bay is not only an exceptionally pleasant place to run a business; it also punches way above its weight on economic growth. By