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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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.
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Finders, keepers
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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.
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.
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
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