NZBusiness November 2009

Elena

Check First, invest second

Elena Szentivanyi explores why it’s so crucial to thoroughly research the availability and suitability of your trade mark as a precursor to anything else – and not limit the search to New Zealand if you want to take your brand overseas.

Software-Concept

Business friendly & good to grow

How do you track down an accounting solution that meets the needs of your business? How do you find flexible, affordable software your business can grow with? Glenn Baker seeks answers from New Zealand’s leading solution providers.

Morta-Board

Learning your way to the top

Merit and experience alone is no longer enough to keep business managers at the top of their game. Academic credentials are now vital for ongoing competitiveness. Patricia Moore reports.

Softening the blow

Risk management is about running faster – not simply dodging potholes. Kevin Kevany reviews the latest thinking in business risk management.

NZB-Nov

NZBusiness November 2009

THE POWER OF RE-INVENTION
Businesses must respond to tougher economic times by re-inventing themselves. St John Craner has plenty of evidence that it works.
HAILING SMALL BUSINESSโ€™S BIGGEST BATTLERS
The David Awards honour the often gutsy and tenacious nature of Kiwi small business owners. We congratulate the 2009 winners.
THE BRIDGE TO BUSINESS GROWTH
Glidepath is the latest smart company to benefit from having an ICE Bridge management programme tailored to its exact needs.
WHOโ€™S A BIG BOY NOW!
 Online DVD rental business Fatso turns five in November, and from all accounts there is still plenty of growth going forward. Meet its founder Rob Berman.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE PHONE SYSTEM
What happens when you change your phone system to a fully integrated, future-proofed communications system? You introduce your staff to the phone thatโ€™s more than a phone โ€“ the IP phone.

Elena

Check First, invest second

Elena Szentivanyi explores why it’s so crucial to thoroughly research the availability and suitability of your trade mark as a precursor to anything else – and not limit the search to New Zealand if you want to take your brand overseas.

Software-Concept

Business friendly & good to grow

How do you track down an accounting solution that meets the needs of your business? How do you find flexible, affordable software your business can grow with? Glenn Baker seeks answers from New Zealand’s leading solution providers.

Morta-Board

Learning your way to the top

Merit and experience alone is no longer enough to keep business managers at the top of their game. Academic credentials are now vital for ongoing competitiveness. Patricia Moore reports.

Softening the blow

Risk management is about running faster – not simply dodging potholes. Kevin Kevany reviews the latest thinking in business risk management.

NZB-Nov

NZBusiness November 2009

THE POWER OF RE-INVENTION
Businesses must respond to tougher economic times by re-inventing themselves. St John Craner has plenty of evidence that it works.
HAILING SMALL BUSINESSโ€™S BIGGEST BATTLERS
The David Awards honour the often gutsy and tenacious nature of Kiwi small business owners. We congratulate the 2009 winners.
THE BRIDGE TO BUSINESS GROWTH
Glidepath is the latest smart company to benefit from having an ICE Bridge management programme tailored to its exact needs.
WHOโ€™S A BIG BOY NOW!
 Online DVD rental business Fatso turns five in November, and from all accounts there is still plenty of growth going forward. Meet its founder Rob Berman.
NOT YOUR