Murray Dempsey

Goal setting for small business success: EBI Business Improvement Specialists

The power of pairing SMART and Stretch Goals As we near the end of the financial year, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your business goals. How did last year unfold? Did you hit your targets, or were your efforts scattered without clear objectives? The advice to “set goals” is ubiquitous […]

Playing a round

Canterbury is home to an amazing number of golf clubs and courses, so playing regularly or casually is never a problem. The game’s popularity continues to rise, with club membership nationally up to 142,880 registrations in 2024. During the past few years, a raft of initiatives have been launched and administered by Golf […]

The luxury of coffee: Coffee Worx

Coffee has been described as a “hug in a mug”. Kiwis love their hugs, and their java. Keeping a close eye in Canterbury on the global coffee situation are Deb and Ian Riach, owners of Coffee Worx. In the industry for nearly 30 years, roasting their own beans, the couple say that the […]

Makeover beyond compare: Dream Bathrooms

A beautiful bathroom provides a space to cleanse and rejuvenate your mind and body. To breathe new life into your bathroom, you could consider a simple refacing or instead opt for a full remodelling. Transform your bathroom into a luxurious retreat with Dream Bathrooms Christchurch. With a focus on attention to detail and […]

Home sweet home show

Endless inspiration for your dream home awaits at Canterbury’s longest running home improvement expo. The Canterbury Home Show is packed full of exhibitors offering all types of products, ideas, and inspiration for your next home renovation project or new home build. An array of quality brands and experts are at your disposal, all […]

Social media a scammers’ playground

Social media, AI, and human trust led to a record-breaking year of advanced scams and personal data loss, according to a recent report on cyber safety. The 2024 fourth quarter Gen Threat Report reveals a surge in online threats, with 2.55 billion cyberthreats blocked in October to December, equalling 321 threats every second. […]