Lifeline for struggling business owners
Haylee Wrenn has seen it all – from business owners who can’t understand why they are making a loss, to those who don’t realise they are making a profit. Some businesses are structured inefficiently, while others are too lean. Every week she speaks with someone whose mental health is severely affected by their […]
Adding up retirement: phwealth
Retirement is inevitable for all of us, but some are more prepared than others. The latest retirement expenditure report predicts that a couple living in Christchurch City will need $809,000 over and above NZ Super to live a retirement with “choices”. The figure reduces to $511,000 for a couple living in the regions. […]
Reaching for the stars
Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand is a new organisation dedicated to expanding opportunities for women and other gender minorities to work in space fields and pursuing gender equity in the space sector. Its aim is to provide a professional network and inclusive community that supports women working in the space sector in […]
A decade of sound advice: Alistair Bean & Associates
Financial advice is a necessity in today’s world, both for businesses and private individuals. Many people seek financial advice when they are at a crossroads in their life. Planning for the future, buying a house, starting a family or looking at retirement are all times when professional financial advice may be of lasting […]
Making a perfect pivot
In today’s uncertain market, the best way to stay relevant is to grow with the changes and get on with it. Metropol writer Kia Dirkson has some suggestions about how to change to get ahead. It is called a pivot and it means fundamentally changing the direction of a business when you realise […]
Connecting people, process and technology: Ricoh
Businesses today rely on a seamless flow of information to stay ahead. Greater mobility for employees and customers, improved productivity, and rationalised costs place increasing demands on every industry. “At Ricoh, we believe that by transforming information into actionable insights and freeing people to focus on creating value, we can unlock the potential […]
Your ideal agent: Karen Glassey
Buying or selling property is a stressful business. The marketing and negotiating process can be an anxious time for vendors, which is why expert guidance from an agent is crucial. Paramount to a successful buy or sell is to find an agent prepared to walk beside you every step of the way and […]
Ransomware risks
CERT NZ is urging Kiwi organisations to tighten up the way they enable remote working for staff to avoid a ransomware attack. Government cyber security agency, CERT NZ says the majority of ransomware attacks occur through poorly configured remote access systems, which businesses use to allow staff to access systems from outside the […]
Perfect time for planning: NH + Associates
One positive related to the events of the last two years is the opportunity we’ve had to think about what’s important now and in the future. Business-wise, we should be regularly redefining our plan and goals, to ensure we are on the right track to achieve our goals, says Nicole Hague of NH […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
New centre opening Christmas has come a little early at Ōtākaro as we get to open Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on December 17. At close to $450m, this facility represents the Government’s single biggest contribution to the regeneration of the central city, and we are excited about letting people inside. With capacity […]
