NZBusiness March 2006

14 Why so gloomy?

Despite a slowing economy, business owners can still make 2006 their most successful year ever – all it takes is a few simple tweaks, says Sean D’Souza.

By Glenn Baker.

16 The real art of succession planning

Making succession planning a success is not about creating a business that is ready to sell, but creating a business that people want to buy.
By Ben Ridler.

26 Cover story: The battle of the sexes

Which gender packs the most punch when it comes to business management and leadership qualities? Patricia Moore went in search of some answers.

33 Partnerships you can bank on

Banks have morphed into business advisers that take a genuine interest in the success of your business. Mark Peart has the proof

37 Debunking the myth of high SME mortality

The common perception that new businesses have a very high failure rate appears to have been based on flawed statistics. New research paints a very different picture. By Carlene du Toit.

42 Reaching new markets

NZBusiness lifts the lid on e-marketing – tactics, technologies and top tips from some of the industry’s most experienced practitioners.
By Glenn Baker.

46 Hard copy options

Not happy with your current printing and copying arrangements? Vikki Bland presses the
‘START’ button on print and copy solutions for business owners.