NZBusiness October 2006

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Riding the roller-coaster

Whatever happened to Waikanaes Minx Shoe Girls? After a roller-coaster ride in business, the sisters are undaunted, wiser and looking forward to an exciting future.

By Warwick Halcrow.

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The true value of market research

Some companies view market research as a mere cost. But when designed right and aligned with business goals, research is an investment, delivering much more than just facts and figures. By Stephanie Prause.

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NZBusiness October 2006

Thinking big on small packages

Health Pak is a family-owned packaging business celebrating its 50th anniversary, and still making a name for itself in an extremely competitive sector.

Glenn Baker paid a visit.

 

 

Postcard from Beijing

In the first of a series, Beijing-based ex-patPeter Bicknell highlights the potential of provincial China to New Zealand companies.

 

 

Cover story: From boardroom to boot camp

On the eve of his New Zealand visit, Bill Rancic, the inaugural winning entrepreneur on reality TV show The Apprentice shares his lessons on life and business success. By editor Glenn Baker.

 

 

Finders, keepers

An effective marketing strategy is about finding and keeping customers, and adopting your customers point of view. By Patricia Moore.

 

 

Empowering your people

IT training isnt exactly top-of-mind for small businesses, yet the business benefits are compelling. Vikki Bland explains how to get IT training right.

 

 

Plug-and-present

Increasing numbers of business people are harnessing the latest presentation technology to pitch to clients and train staff. NZBusiness reviews the latest tools for presenters.

 

 

Meeting on a screen near you

Videoconferencing, once a technology that only large corporates could afford, has become ubiquitous across the broader business marketplace. By Glenn Baker.

Buswell_shoes_0

Riding the roller-coaster

Whatever happened to Waikanaes Minx Shoe Girls? After a roller-coaster ride in business, the sisters are undaunted, wiser and looking forward to an exciting future.

By Warwick Halcrow.

Stephanie_Prause_0

The true value of market research

Some companies view market research as a mere cost. But when designed right and aligned with business goals, research is an investment, delivering much more than just facts and figures. By Stephanie Prause.

NZB_OCT_06_Cov_0

NZBusiness October 2006

Thinking big on small packages

Health Pak is a family-owned packaging business celebrating its 50th anniversary, and still making a name for itself in an extremely competitive sector.

Glenn Baker paid a visit.

 

 

Postcard from Beijing

In the first of a series, Beijing-based ex-patPeter Bicknell highlights the potential of provincial China to New Zealand companies.

 

 

Cover story: From boardroom to boot camp

On the eve of his New Zealand visit, Bill Rancic, the inaugural winning entrepreneur on reality TV show The Apprentice shares his lessons on life and business success. By editor Glenn Baker.

 

 

Finders, keepers

An effective marketing strategy is about finding and keeping customers, and adopting your customers point of view. By