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Beestings: Tips to make the hoiiday season less stressful

The start of the school holidays can make balancing a business and home life difficult. We have some tips and tools to help.
December 21st, 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

Beestings: Grooming your business for sale (from day one)

Grooming a business for sale takes time and should be done throughout the business’s life. In this week’s guaranteed-under-two-minute-read, we’ve got some tips and tools to help you make a great exit from your business when the time is right.
November 8th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

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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Do you use this smart little strategy to create a better business and a better life?

Do you want to make more money in your business right now? Do you want more time to spend with your family? Do you want to take more overseas trips or have 3 months off work? Do you want to follow your passion but don’t know how? Kim Baird shares her strategy for success.
October 3rd, 2011 by Kim Baird
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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

The David Awards 2011 finalists announced

The David Awards, now in their fourth year, recognise the unsung heroes in home and small businesses throughout New Zealand. The finalists are ...
September 26th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

Overcoming the isolation of working from home

Running your own business from home can be fun and fulfulling, but what do you do when the cabin fever finally gets to you?
September 19th, 2011 by Heather Douglas

Beestings: Being your best

Being your best can be difficult and daunting and often what holds us back is fear of success rather than, or at least as much as, fear of failure. This week’s guaranteed-under-two-minute-read has tips and tools to help you bring out the best in yourself and business.
August 30th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

How to get paid what you're worth

If you’ve ever spent hours trying to work out what price or rate to charge, or come away from a negotiation thinking ‘I’ve undersold myself – again!’ you’re not alone. Hannah Samuel has some great advice to help you charge what you know you are worth.
August 29th, 2011 by Hannah Samuel

Are you too civilized to exercise?

Civilization: a big word that describes our society. We are regarded as civilized, a society moving forward and improving the world. But are we really? Claudia Disney has some advice for over-stressed business owners.
July 26th, 2011 by Claudia Disney

Beestings: Don't be a slave to your business

If you’re working in the business, are you making sure you are getting your fair share of the profits? And are you jealously guarding where your time goes? It’s too easy to end up just slogging along, but do you really want to be a slave to your business? We’ve got tips and tools to help you reclaim your fair share and overcome obstacles stopping you from going where you want to go.
July 19th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

How to be sure you are making money - and keeping some for yourself

The orders are coming in, the customers are happy, and business seems to be, well, maybe not booming but pretty darn good. So how come it's so hard to pay the bills or take some drawings? Sue Hirst explains.
July 13th, 2011 by Sue Hirst

Selecting the best bank for your business

Dealing with your own financial affairs can be a daunting prospect and often business owners don't so much choose where they will go as end up with a particular bank by default. Stuart Wills suggests some things you might take into consideration when choosing where to keep your hard-earned money.
June 22nd, 2011 by Stuart Wills

Beestings: Who's going to buy your business?

Planning your business exit, valuation tools and tips and tricks to add value to your business.
May 31st, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

Meal planners to streamline home and business

With a busy schedule juggling running your business and your home, you can make your life easier by planning meals for the week ahead. Sarah Collier suggests you include a variety of meals from books and sites that include vegetarian, beef, chicken and pork recipes and says you'll also save on the food budget if you keep a track of prices in a spreadsheet.
April 21st, 2011 by Sarah Collier

Beestings: Are you bringing home the bacon?

How much money you want to make is up to you - but a fluctuating self-employed income can be challenging. We have tips and tools to help.
April 20th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

Personal budgeting made easy

As mortgage advisers (brokers) we meet people all the time who want or need some tools to assist them with managing their money, their expenses and their debt. Heaps of these people are already very organised and are looking for a smarter easier way to do this while heaps of others have their finances in a complete mess but have recognised the need to get themselves sorted out better and are really looking for an easy way to get started.
April 15th, 2011 by Stuart Wills

Dare to be different and become a trend-changer

By noticing what others are doing, and going in the opposite direction, Robyn Pearce says you can actually lead the way as the next new trend emerges. She spells out some ideas for you.
March 28th, 2011 by Robyn Pearce

How to build value into your business

Even a lifestyle entrepreneur can sell a business for more if the value is built into the business on a daily basis. Debbie Mayo-Smith lets you in on some simple secrets which can add dollars to the bottom line when you sell up.
January 13th, 2011 by  Debbie Mayo-Smith