NZBusiness April 2008

DESIGNING UP A STORM
Peter Marshall’s innovative marine accessory system is a classic example of Kiwi ingenuity and sensible design. NZBusiness traces the origin and journey of a product line whose time has come.

COVER STORY: AGENTS FOR CHANGE
This year’s Small Business Expos are selling the ‘S’ word to thousands of New Zealand business owners. The message is; sustainable business is no longer an option and long term it will become a necessity for survival. By Glenn Baker.

2008 AUCKLAND SMALL BUSINESS EXPO SUPPLEMENT
A comprehensive 16-page guide to the Small Business Expo being held at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane, Auckland from April 16 to 18. It’s a must for business owners who want to grow their business.

MATTERS OF LAW
The scales of justice are increasingly being loaded with more “compliance requirements”.

Kevin Kevany looks at how this is impacting on the relationship between lawyers and business owners.

10 TECHNOLOGIES TO REV-UP YOUR BUSINESS
Office technology can make a measurable difference to a business’s bottom-line, but small businesses are often unsure what to look for. Vikki Bland highlights ten office technologies to help supercharge efficiency.

BIZ SHORTS

TIME TO GET FLEXIBLE  
Emma Poyner explains the new Flexible Working Arrangements legislation.

UNLOCKING THE LEADER WITHIN YOU
Effective business leadership is realising that your actions ultimately determine your employees’ performance.

IN A FAST LANE TO BRAZIL
Run The Red is a company that’s quickly going places with its digital mobile marketing technology.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR POOR PERFORMANCE
Rob McKay suggests it’s time to get tough on poor performing workers.

GAME ON
Fare Game is a young Invercargill company making a name for itself in the high end game food industry.

A HEADS UP ON KIWISAVER
With the introduction of compulsory employer contributions from 1 April, a timely update for business owners.

THE UNLIKELY EVENT
Symantec’s Steve Martin highlights the importance of regular, simple, automated back-ups.