The way to sell: The Sales Suitcases
Your best investment is in yourself. If you’re a salesperson looking to grow your expertise, new to the industry, after effective sales betterment, or trying to sell a complex product or service, The Sales Suitcases should be your next investment. Selling can be hard, and buyers have become more sophisticated over the years, […]
Holiday scams prove costly
A new report from cyber safety brand Norton has revealed that 28 percent of New Zealanders have fallen victim to scams during holidays seasons, losing on average NZ$509. The report also showed that almost a quarter of New Zealanders are still willing to take more risks, such as buying online from an unknown […]
Looking for legal advice?: Pegasus Bay Law
Buying a home can be very stressful. Seeking legal advice before looking for a property can help to relieve much of that stress. In particular, it is important to discuss a sale and purchase contract with your lawyer before signing it. Pegasus Bay Law conveyancing specialists Anneliese Muldoon (above left) and Jess Voysey, […]
Forced fair pay
Who would have thought that employment law is going to be such an electoral hot potato? The Government has come out and decided that fair pay agreements (FPA) are going to be forced into legislation using their majority, and anyone opposing their view has been ignored. National has come out and said that […]
Staging is key
Real estate in Christchurch has certainly become a “buyers’ market” so what does this mean to those choosing to sell a home today? Home buyers today tend to be prudent, and in order to sell a home they need to be motivated to love your property, says Annette Pendergast of Mike Pero Real […]
Build your brand
Whether you’re a new business or have been around for a while, having an easily identifiable, relevant brand is key for marketing and business success. Having a brand that doesn’t reflect who you are can hinder you from getting new customers through the door. Recently I worked with a new client who felt […]
Leading the way
Five emerging directors from the Canterbury region have been recognised for 2022. The Emerging Director Award was established by the Institute of Directors (IoD) to foster the development of upcoming talent in governance and leadership across business and the community sectors. The award recognises executives, managers, directors and individuals who are at the early stages of their governance […]
Invaluable financial advice: Alistair Bean & Associates
You’ve made a decision to use the services of a financial adviser and invest wisely. With the guidance of your financial adviser, you’ve completed a fact find, a risk assessment and decided what your goals and aims are for the short, medium and longer-term. However, you then have to continue to make regular […]
First impressions: Michael Jenkins, Metros Marketing
Most people have heard the term “first impressions count”. Whether it’s going for a job interview, opening the doors to your new business, or meeting someone new, people will judge you within seconds. The same goes for your digital presence; more specifically, your website. As consumers, we have different needs and desires when […]
Choose carefully: PB Employment Law
A former client finally settled her personal grievance after 2½ years of litigation. The key (money) terms was that she received $20,000 and her employment advocate received $65,000. I kid you not! Naturally, she is very upset at this outcome and wonders if anything can be done. The short version is no. She […]
