NZBusiness September 2006

Follow Emma Poyners seven step disciplinary process and the risk of an employee successfully contesting a disciplinary action may be minimized. 

Young entrepreneur Claire Sawyers came up with an idea to give back to the community, and created a unique business opportunity in the process.

By Editor Glenn Baker.

16 Rich woman tells all

Why are women so suited to business ownership? What are the qualities that set them apart from men in business? Glenn Baker talks to Rich Woman author Kim Kiyosaki.

20 Measuring signs of trouble

To analyse the health of an SME, its important to go beyond simply checking the books.

Karen Van Peursem and Mike Pratts failure prediction model paints a more accurate picture.

22 Cover story: Mixing business with lifestyle

What is it like to escape the corporate rat race and be in business for the lifestyle? NZBusiness talks to some of New Zealands lifestyle business owners.

27 The business of giving

Young entrepreneur Claire Sawyers came up with an idea to give back to the community, and created a unique business opportunity in the process. By editor Glenn Baker.

29 MBA Guide: Rising to the challenge

The MBA market is fractured and the choices varied. NZBusiness consults the experts and meets the graduates. Plus: compare New Zealands MBA programs for 2007.

46 Behind the wheel

Lynnaire Johnston presents the options in vehicle leasing for business owners, identifies the benefits and highlights the common traps.

55 Top gear

Vikki Bland takes a look at the latest office technologies and the best way to buy them.