Safer Air: Active Pure

Canterbury has played a crucial part in growing a globally leading air safety technology called ActivePure. Fully portable, its units actively and safely combat viruses, bacteria, mould and fungi in any indoor space, 24/7/365. Developed with NASA scientists, this game changer has been shown to be highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19) […]

Like-minded and agile: Ricoh

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 workforces and also new workstyles. “Many businesses are grappling with solutions to cater for flexible working environments,” explains Duane Smithson, Ricoh NZ […]

Repeat business success: Lin Ma

A successful business is built from repeat business. Steadfast dedication to client needs grows loyalty. Lin Ma of Harcourts Grenadier has enjoyed a hugely successful career in real estate for more than 20 years. She has sold in excess of 800 Christchurch homes, regularly ranking amongst Harcourts’ top performing agents, both nationally and internationally. Energetic […]

Making a portfolio: Alistair Bean & Associates

Recently I attended an International Investment Research Conference in Sydney, with more than 800 other financial advice specialists. Almost all in attendance were very positive about our economic futures, with shipping traffic jams unravelling, globally very high employment numbers, borders reopened and the world becoming vaccinated, regardless of rising interest rates and inflation. The most […]

Connecting people and property: Anthony Deyn

The London real estate scene is a trial by fire scenario. The pace is fast, agents don’t work in teams, open homes just aren’t a thing, and agents have to be prepared to show eight parties through a home in a day. Only the excellent survive, and only the truly extraordinary have huge success and […]

Choose your agent carefully: Fernanda Hammett

Buying and selling houses can be an emotional journey for many, which is why having a real estate agent to help is so important. From giving advice, to listing, promoting properties, and helping buy or sell, realtors are specialists in their field. Fernanda Hammett comes from a long line of strong women. That heritage, combined […]

Build your brand: Metros Marketing

Carving out a recognisable identity in the cut throat world of business invariably comes down to brand recognition. Your brand is the DNA of your unique story. The sum of all you do and how you are perceived, what makes you distinct, relevant and valuable in your market. Just as you’re expert in your respective […]

Connecting people, process and technology

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 andfreeing people to focus on creating value, we can unlock the potential in every business,” says Christchurch branch manager Duane Smithson. “Our integrated solutions give your workforce […]

A real estate perspective: NAI Harcourts

The last two years of upheaval have given ample time for reflection. Covid-19 has spotlighted our lifestyles and values, and brought our own mortality into sharp relief. One aspect of our lives we are reconsidering en masse is how we make a living, and the effect the making of that living has on us and […]

The marketing tool you need: Metros Marketing

An incredibly effective email marketing tool that not enough businesses are utilising is EDM, or Electronic Direct Mail. There are big benefits for using EDMs, and a few tricks to making them super effective. Whether it’s a promotion, a company update, or a newsletter, it is important that EDMs are sent out in a timely […]