NZBusiness December 2008/January 2009

FEATURES:

COVER STORY: GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK!

After a hard year’s slog in the business, it’s time for a great escape. Glenn Baker meets four highly successful business owners who really know the importance of taking regular breaks and reveals their secrets on how to have a holiday.

THE X-PORT FILE: STRATEGIES FOR TOUGH TIMES

How have exporters performed over the past 12 months? More importantly, how should they approach the challenges of the New Year? By Ruth Le Pla.

2008 EXPORTER SHOWCASE

Three stand-out New Zealand export companies and one firm poised to enter the Chinese market share their inspiring stories and practical advice.

RIDING THE CURRENCY MARKET TSUNAMI

To say the foreign exchange and currency markets have been experiencing turbulent times recently is an understatement. Kevin Kevany seeks advice to keep you on course.

STAYING ON TOP OF THE GAME

If you thought importing goods was a doddle compared to the challenges our exporters face, talk to the experts and you’ll think again. NZBusiness highlights the risk factors for start-up importers.

TRADE FAIR FUNDAMENTALS

There can be no better way to launch your product to the world than by exhibiting at an international trade fair. But first do your homework. Patricia Moore reports.

TRANSACTION ACCEPTED: MITIGATING E-PAYMENT RISKS

Electronic payments deliver a number of benefits for both payer and payee. But like any form of payment they also carry an element of risk. Vikki Bland reports.

MAKING YOUR PRESENCE FELT

Feel like you need to be everywhere at once? You need videoconferencing, the new magic carpet. Kevin Kevany reviews the VC and presentation tools market.