
Achieving goals one small step at a time
Succeeding with seemingly insurmountable tasks is all about breaking them down into small steps, explains Cath Vincent. Have you ever made a ‘to do’ list and written on it all

Succeeding with seemingly insurmountable tasks is all about breaking them down into small steps, explains Cath Vincent. Have you ever made a ‘to do’ list and written on it all

Patricia Bell states the case for employing a professional proofreader to review all your business’s written work before it’s released.

Peter and Dianne McDermott head a team of enthusiasts at Vintage Sport and Leisure – the company behind the Golden Oldies festivals and numerous other events. They could be retired, but they’re having way too much fun.

With more than 20 years experience in the trade industry, NZ Trade Group MD Andrewe Brown knew there was a smarter way to run a successful trade business. So he founded NZTG in 2006 with two other electricians.

Looking to exit your business? NZBusiness went to start-up developer/investor Marisa Fong, who’s been through the whole experience – to learn the when, why and how of leaving your business.

Creating a healthy workplace is not an overnight task, but Dr Frances Pitsilis offers some excellent advice for making a start.

Succeeding with seemingly insurmountable tasks is all about breaking them down into small steps, explains Cath Vincent. Have you ever made a ‘to do’ list and written on it all the things that you’ve already done just to have the satisfaction of ticking them off the list? Of course you have!Seems pretty pointless, right? Well, yes and no. Without really realising it, what you’re trying to do is create a sense of completion and satisfaction in the hope that feeling that way will encourage you to continue taking action – so you can keep enjoying that feeling of success. This is an entirely valid way of getting yourself into action. (An even better way is to do something that you

Patricia Bell states the case for employing a professional proofreader to review all your business’s written work before it’s released.

Peter and Dianne McDermott head a team of enthusiasts at Vintage Sport and Leisure – the company behind the Golden Oldies festivals and numerous other events. They could be retired, but they’re having way too much fun.

With more than 20 years experience in the trade industry, NZ Trade Group MD Andrewe Brown knew there was a smarter way to run a successful trade business. So he founded NZTG in 2006 with two other electricians.

Looking to exit your business? NZBusiness went to start-up developer/investor Marisa Fong, who’s been through the whole experience – to learn the when, why and how of leaving your business.

Creating a healthy workplace is not an overnight task, but Dr Frances Pitsilis offers some excellent advice for making a start.
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