Capitalising on diversity
The capital region has evolved into one of this country’s most dynamic business economies. Warwick Halcrow filed this...
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Business just the ticket
How do you take on a virtual monopoly in the marketplace and succeed? Editor Glenn Baker went on the road with nakedbus.com’s Hamish...
Finding the cultural pulse
Multicultural marketing is changing business communication, writes Jehan...
Hooked on networking
Networking is an effective way of growing your business. Colin Kennedy highlights two businesses that have doubled their size through...
This little pork company went to market
Linda and Ian McCallum-Jackson took their pork products to the Otago Farmers Market to see if their business could fly. It did and...
Leading from the heart
Stressed-out executives and owner-operators can now access a program to give their lives new meaning and rejuvenate their businesses....
Ministering to the fashion faithful
Kylee Davis and Jason Gitmans have sewn together a solid business partnership with the goal of creating New Zealands next iconic global...
Breaking down creativity barriers
How to promote No.8 wire thinking in the workplace and turn your employees into happy, productive and motivated teams....
Flying High
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Mike McDonald has big plans for Canterbury-based Mactec Aerospace, as the market for its products takes off....
Catching the boss’s vision
A business programme is changing Peter Roberts company and management style. He was so impressed that two of his staff are attending a...
Competing in the coffee capital
How tough is it to succeed in the highly competitive coffee business? Warwick Halcrow drank several cups of Emporio coffee in order to find...
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...
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,...
Managing disciplinary matters
Follow Emma Poyners seven step disciplinary process and the risk of an employee successfully contesting a disciplinary action may be...
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...
Little and Often: the art of setting goals
Chris Lampard reveals some tricks to achieving your goals but youre going to have to use your...
Advantage receivables
For an increasing number of companies factoring options are the key to freeing up cashflow and driving business growth. Glenn Baker...
Doing it for you
Hassle free home renovations are what Fix It Building Services is all about and its a fast-growing franchise opportunity. By Carlene...
Being seen to be responsible
Allison Toner highlights the importance of having a well-planned sponsorship and social responsibility strategy....
Protecting your business from fraud
The odds of your company being the victim of some form of fraud are stronger than you think. Here are some tips on how to protect your...
Duty Bound
The threat of a bird flu pandemic is a good opportunity for employers and business owners to review their hazard management procedures. By...
Filling the director’s chair
Does size matter for good governance? More than a thousand New Zealand SMEs talk about their governance forthe future. By Jens Mueller and...
Keeping them from temptation
Removing sources of temptation is a proven way to stop staff stealing from employers, by Warwick...
The business of biomass
Natures Flame is an innovative biomass business set to burn brightly in the Central North Island....
Management by remote control
What do you do when your personal and business interests are split across the Tasman? As Carlene du Toit reports, you turn to technology...
Support where IT counts
A strong relationship with an IT service provider is vital for the smooth day-to-day running of a business, and for lowering the stress...
Why so gloomy
Despite a slowing economy, business owners can easily make 2006 their most successful year ever – all it takes is a few simple tweaks,...
Fresh on time
Supplying fresh quality product at a reasonable price, and ‘adding value’, has proved to be a winning formula for a Dunedin-based...
Enemy at the gate
In 2006 businesses must take a proactive approach to guard against malicious attacks on their computer systems. For the best defence...