NZBusiness October 2008

FEATURES

Spreading The Joy Of Dance

The girl’s got rhythm and business nous. Patricia Moore meets Marguerite Howell, ManukauCity’s young business person of the year for 2008.

Getting Started With R&D

Will recent new R&D initiatives provide sufficient incentive for more businesses to engage directly with research providers? Katherine Edmond has more.

Opting In

Carlisle Mason Group is a company making a name for itself in New Zealand’s optometry business. Patricia Moore discovers why it has been so successful.

COVER STORY: Winning Attitudes

Ruth Le Pla talks to three of New Zealand’s elite sports heroes, successfully applying principles they learnt in the gruelling sporting arena, to everyday business. Their lessons can give your business a sporting chance too.

Staying on top of ‘the books’

Choosing an accounting software provider and programme that closely matches the requirements of your business operation is paramount. Glenn Baker has some help for the selection process.

Smooth Landings In Turbulent Times

Kevin Kevany engages a panel of ‘runway warriors’ to deliver the good oil on flying and business travel in these turbulent times for airlines.

Time For A Connectivity Makeover

IP telephony and the wider world of unified communication systems are often poorly understood by small businesses. What is the true impact of the technology and how is it best implemented? Vikki Bland goes in search of the answers.