Billionaire Boom
Billionaires dominate the world news, yet they’re outnumbered nearly 10-to-1 by a fast-growing global elite of highly influential movers and shakers, who boast US $100 million or more in investable assets. The newly released Centi-Millionaire Report, by UK firm Henley & Partners, is about the ‘super-wealthy’. In the late 1990s, US $30 million […]
Employees or not?: PB Employment Law
When was the last time you took an Uber? The primary reason you did was probably because a ride was available at an acceptable, agreed price, and probably cheaper than the established taxi companies. That is the free market in operation. If I have a product or service that I believe there is […]
Agile workspaces: Ricoh NZ
Did you know that approximately 64 percent of business premises are the wrong size or designed inefficiently? Modern workplaces have evolved significantly during the past three years, catering for different work styles, hours and needs. Enter the hybrid – or agile – workplace. Essentially these digitally enhanced spaces support hybrid work forces and […]
Making social simple: Metros Marketing
There is no denying that digital advertising space can be confusing and sometimes intimidating. Knowing exactly where to spend your hard-earned dollars can be a tricky hurdle to traverse. During the the past few weeks, Facebook (now known as Meta) has laid off 11,000 employees. After 18 years of consistent growth, this is […]
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 […]
