Believe in yourself
While New Zealand is known for its Kiwi ingenuity and number 8 wire mentality, new research has shown that conversations with friends, family or colleagues about new business ideas could be happening more than we think. The MYOB Belief Barometer – a survey of 1000 New Zealanders (adults 18+) from across the country – investigated […]
The right people mix
Kiwi businesses should beware of hiring “just anybody who comes along” because a business that hopes to survive and thrive will need the right mix of people to get through. New Zealand-based Entrepreneurial Operating System Implementer and facilitator Vijay Nyayapati says there is no question New Zealanders are in tough times — labour shortages, floods, […]
Lawyers or advocates: PB Employment Law
One of the unique characteristics of employment law is that you don’t need to be a lawyer to call yourself an employment expert. Employment advocates in New Zealand offer advice and representation, and some of them do a great job. Allan Halse is an employment advocate who ran a (now liquidated) company called Culture Safe. […]
What is SEO?: Metros Marketing
It seems that more business owners are becoming aware of marketing buzzwords and SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is one of them. The harsh reality is that if your website doesn’t have at least some presence on Google, your business will struggle to get off the ground. With new businesses comes new websites, meaning it’s a […]
Digital signage: Ricoh
Digital signage has been proven to engage more viewers, improve productivity and to maximise the potential of revenue-making opportunities. Colourful, and dynamic, digital signage brings products and services to life, delivering fresh, up-to-the-minute content that is also contextually relevant. Also called visual communication, digital signage helps create an immersive consumer experience, increasing opportunities for cross-sells, […]
A mixed market: NZMortgages
The mortgage market is a mixed bag with widely varying rates. The market is stabilising, but we’re seeing widely varying rates on offer – even within the same bank, with one rate for customers dealing direct, and then a lower rate for those working with mortgage advisers. Why is this happening? Banks follow rules about […]
Important Things New Crypto Users Should Know in 2023
Cryptocurrencies today are no longer considered a scam. The crypto market has entered the mainstream with a bam. Cryptocurrencies actually have become one of the most attractive investments by 2021, thanks to one of the longest bull cycles that started in 2020. But, since the crypto market is fully decentralized, it didn’t take long for […]
Achieving great things: NZ Mortgages
From hard-working solo maverick to leading an award-winning team of mortgage advisers, the last few years have seen Nathan Miglani and his business of providing mortgage advice to new heights. Now leaving the franchise structure and rebranding as NZ Mortgages, Nathan and the team are ready to further elevate the industry, providing an unsurpassed level […]
The 2023 housing market: NZ Mortgages
After a volatile couple of years, buyers and sellers alike are wondering what will happen with the housing market in 2023. The start of the year has seen the severe impact of Cyclone Gabrielle, and we all feel deeply for those affected. Some of the repercussions reach as far as the housing market here in […]
Employees or contractors?: PB Employment Law
The Employment Court needs to focus on groups of workers who need protection. Recently a group of strippers in Wellington mounted a campaign claiming to be employees, and not independent contractors. They took this action because they approached Calendar Girls, their employer, asking for better terms and conditions. The response of Calendar Girls was to […]
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