NZBusiness March 2009

FEATURES:

SOUTHERN REVIVAL

Once a largely forgotten region, in recent times Southland has undergone an economic transformation through the efforts of its business and community leaders. By Peter Owens.

MAKING FILMS, CREATING CHANGE

The story of a unique business partnership: two young film makers creating positive social change in the world through their powerful, thought-provoking documentaries. By Glenn Baker.

COVER STORY: TIGHTENING THE BELT

Tough economic times demand sensible cost reduction and management strategies.

Ruth Le Pla engages expert opinion to uncover some valuable cost-cutting lessons for all business owners

HOW TO PICK A TOP ACCOUNTANT

Looking to change accountants, or about to start-up a business? This special report should help you to separate the good accountants from the great. By Patricia Moore.

CREDIT CONTROL IN DIFFICULT TIMES

A look at the current debt management/credit control scenario faced by business owners. How bad is it? What can you do about it? And what are the basic fundamentals of credit control to help you through the recession? By Kevin Kevany.

OF AWARDS & REWARDS

For business owners who put in the effort to enter business awards around the country the benefits far outweigh any initial perceived minuses. Glenn Baker reports.

KEEPING IN CONTACT

It’s always less expensive to invest in the customers you have than try to attract new ones. But what happens when your customer base expands and customers want to be contacted in different ways? Software tools can help and in more ways than one. Vikki Bland explains.