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Are you procrastinating? It might not be your fault!

You have a ton of things to do to get your desk out from under the mountain of paperwork that covers it. Yet you put things off. You find yourself making social phone calls, visiting Starbucks several times a day or surfing the internet. Laurie Miller reckons it might not be your fault and delves into some of the possible reasons you might be procrastinating.
February 8th, 2012 by Laurie Miller

Common courtesy can help you grow your business

Do you want to attract more customers, keep your current ones and increase your bottom line? If you answered "yes" to any of those, professional speaker Lydia Ramsey has some surpringly simple yet sure-fire suggestions.
February 6th, 2012 by Lydia Ramsey

Taking a break - without having a breakdown

Will the festive season provide a refreshing rest from your home business, will it be business as usual, or will you suffer a double whammy with a blow to your back pocket following hard on the heels of a stressful juggling act? Relax! A little planning goes a long way ...
December 20th, 2011 by Heather Douglas

Stand out from the crowd!

Determining what makes your business different is one of the most fundamental marketing decisions you need to make. Some people refer to this as your USP or Unique Selling Point. If you are unable to decide what it is that makes your business different, then you cannot expect your customers to know either! You will be leaving their purchase decision up to whatever takes their fancy at the time and you will be helping your competitors appear more attractive.
December 2nd, 2011 by Jen Tyson

Could you do with a sounding board in your business?

One of the drawbacks of being your own boss is that you are the most senior person in your organisation and there often isn't anyone you can turn to for guidance. A business mentor could be just what you are looking for
November 28th, 2011 by Heather Douglas

The value of exit interviews

Exit interviews can be as insightful as recruitment interviews, if you know how to use them well. Sharn Rayner has some suggestions.
November 23rd, 2011 by Sharn Rayner

Beestings: What will you do differently next year?

New years bring new beginnings, so now is a great time to plan some changes that will bring great results in 2012. This week’s guaranteed-under-two-minute-read has some ideas to get you started.
November 22nd, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

It is almost Christmas, what can YOU do as a business?

Whatever your type of business, this time of year is all about Christmas, holidays, the end of one year and the beginning of a new year with a fresh start.
November 21st, 2011 by Jen Tyson

10 Tips for choosing a great business advisor

It can be extremely valuable for a business owner to have someone from outside their business, who can help them to work on the business, as well as in it. But there are traps for the unwary! Sue Hirst helps you sidestep some potential pitfalls ...
November 11th, 2011 by Sue Hirst

Job ad writing - what you can and cannot state

Sure, writing an ad for staff seems simple - but are you aware of what you legally can and cannot state in an ad? Here we give you some tips to help you stay safe!
October 28th, 2011 by Tanya Gray

Why declutter?

Here are some very valid reasons why it's good to declutter our working and living environments.
October 26th, 2011 by Angella Gilbert
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How to deal with difficult people and tricky situations

When someone is getting under your skin, do you handle the situation in a way that calms things down or simply makes it all worse? Whether it's happening in business or your private life, Janice Davies has some sound advice.
October 24th, 2011 by Janice Davies

How to make incentives pay in your business

Whether you have sales people on your staff, an outsourced or contracted salesperson or salesforce, or pay associates for lead generation, incentivising sales can be tricky. Sue Hirst has some fantastic advice on how to get it right.
October 21st, 2011 by Sue Hirst

Beestings: What's your game-changer?

Way to go, All Blacks! What a win – and what a game to look forward to next weekend. And as small and home businesses, there are some take-aways too: while we don’t have control over everything that happens, building the skills and putting the foundations in place certainly mean when opportunities arise or calamity strikes, our businesses have the depth and ability to take advantage or show resilience. This week’s guaranteed-under-two-minute-read has some suggestions on how you can build game-changing strengths into your business.
October 18th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

Sick of attracting the wrong applicants when advertising roles?

How often have you thought you are not getting the right type of people applying for your role? In this article we talk to you about what is important to include in an ad and how effective ad writing can save you a great deal of time and less stress!
October 17th, 2011 by Tanya Gray

10 top organising tips your business will benefit from immediately

When your business is well organised, you will be less stressed, more efficient and much more productive. Angella Gilbert covers off ten things you really should have under control.
October 13th, 2011 by Angella Gilbert

Beestings: Business might be easier if we weren't dealing with humans

Every small business needs to deal with the “human factor” – after all, we inhabit the planet with our fellow homo sapiens. And while it’s rewarding, managing those relationships is all part of the challenge of running a business. Whether it’s learning to network effectively, engaging in contracts to secure business relationships, or letting off steam with a pet, catering for the human factor should be part of your business week. In this week’s guaranteed-under-two-minute-read, we’ve got tips and tools to help.
October 11th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

Create a fabulously efficient home office

Some useful guidelines on the minimum requirements for setting up your home office, and have it operate efficiently.
September 30th, 2011 by Angella Gilbert

Beestings: Stay on top of your game

While the All Blacks and the Warriors have been dishing out some lessons on peak performance on the sports field (GO both teams!), we're thrilled to announce the 2011 finalists in The David Awards. Small and home businesses are often overlooked because they are not as visible as bigger businesses, and yet there are some outstanding and very inspirational ones out there. Check them out - and congratulations to all of them. This week's guaranteed-under-two-minute-read has some tips and tricks to get and keep you performing at the top of your game too.
September 27th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

Top ten tips for measuring performance in your business

You can't manage what you can't measure, as the saying goes, and this applies just as much to your team's perfomance. Sharn Rayner shares ten top tips on measuring performance – from weekly catch ups to appraisal processes.
September 23rd, 2011 by Sharn Rayner
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