Keeping it personal
Meaningful connection makes smart marketing for small businesses. For small businesses with limited time, resources and budgets, the most effective marketing strategy is not about chasing likes, clicks, or vanity metrics. It’s about making meaningful connections with the right customers – where, when, and how they’re most open to engaging. First, understand the […]
Nest-egg investing: Alistair Bean
Are you missing out on later-in-life lump sum growth due to a few simple errors? One of the most critical considerations when investing is when you’re planning on spending your wealth, as a whole or in parts. This is called short, medium and longer-term investing (or planning), says financial adviser Alistair Bean. “For […]
Auction vs deadline sale: Team Sheppard – Ray White
What’s the best way to sell your home? In today’s tight real estate market, understanding the pros and cons of auction versus deadline sale is key. Marijke and Amy Sheppard, the mother-daughter real estate duo from Ray White Rangiora, have a clear preference. “We’re finding that deadline sale offers are often conditional, such […]
Shooting for the stars: Canterbury’s aerospace industry
Is aerospace the key to our future prosperity? Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen reports on plans to quadruple the value of our region’s aerospace industry in just 10 years while honouring the values of sustainability and diversity. Is the future prosperity of Canterbury found in the stars? Leaders in the region’s aerospace sector […]
Canterbury’s bold B Corp businesses
Can you imagine an economy that’s designed to support people and planet? That’s what the B Corp movement is about and Canterbury has a hard core of companies determined to do better business. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen goes in search of Canterbury’s B Corps. What’s a B Corp? It refers to a […]
Join the flock: Get Flocked
Knitting, crocheting, and crafts alike are experiencing a resurgence in popularity – from handmade chunky sweaters and blankets to knitted scarves with retro designs. Such crafts come with countless benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety and encouraging mindfulness. By providing a sense of calm, knitting can lower the heart rate and reduce cortisol, […]
Dropping like it’s hot: The fall and fall of the OCR
The fall and fall of the Official Cash Rate – what does it all mean? Metropol’s Tamara Pitelen investigates. Did the economy get a boost from the Official Cash Rate (OCR) cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) last month? That is the million-dollar question and opinions vary amongst the people […]
What’s your number? EBI Business
The one KPI that drives everything. Murray Dempsey In business, data is everywhere. Only one number, though, truly rules your world. That’s your number: the single KPI that, if you nail it, almost everything else falls into place. Revenue, profit, customer satisfaction? They’re all by-products of this one critical metric. Your number might […]
Canterbury’s gender pay gap
How does Canterbury compare to the rest of New Zealand regarding pay parity for women? Recent controversy around the government’s proposed changes to the Equal Pay Act has put a spotlight on a distinct lack of progress in achieving gender pay parity across New Zealand. Expressed as a percentage, the gender pay gap […]
Family legacy meets fresh perspective: Alistair Bean & Associates – Financial Advisers
A well-known local financial advising firm is keeping it in the family. There’s a new face stepping into the spotlight at Christchurch firm Alistair Bean & Associates – Financial Advisers. Alistair’s daughter, Jordan Bean, who has been an integral part of the firm since its beginnings in 2013, has now officially joined the […]
