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12 Trends that Will Define Business in the "New Normal"

Stay up with the play - here are some trends to watch out for in 2012, Make sure you are tailoring your business to take advantage of them!
January 26th, 2012 by Sue Hirst

Kickstart 2012!

Have you already started thinking about what you want to achieve this year, or is that a 'later on job'? Whatever the case, we can help you create a winning plan for your business in 2012.
January 18th, 2012 by Jen Tyson

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

10 Small changes to make a big improvement to your business

Sometimes, it's little things that count. Debbie Mayo-Smith suggests ten things you can tweak in your business, which together should add up to a significant overall improvement. The trick is to get started, and keep honing away at them.
November 18th, 2011 by  Debbie Mayo-Smith 

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

Beestings: Are you making these mistakes?

Yes, making mistakes can be okay and you can learn from them, but it’s best to avoid the really bad ones if you still want to be in business this time next year. In this week’s guaranteed-under-two-minute-read, we’ve got some tips and tools to help avoid the worst business mistakes.
November 1st, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

The challenges of exporting

While exporting can be lucrative and is certainly good for our economy, many Kiwi businesses put it in the "too hard" basket. Christopher Boys highlights some of the issues those thinking of embarking on selling overseas will need to address.
October 31st, 2011 by Christopher Boys
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Beestings: What's threatening your business?

While everything might seem to be going swimmingly in your business, you need to look beneath the surface to uncover and manage risks before they become real problems. This week’s guaranteed-under-two-minute read covers off some potential pitfalls and gives suggestions for how to deal with them
October 25th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

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

Are you ready for International markets?

Many businesses looking to grow will at some point consider expanding into international markets. Whatever your situation, and particularly in times of global recession, it's essential that you do your homework thoroughly before making any decision to export.
August 4th, 2011 by Jen Tyson
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Which talent trends will impact small and medium businesses in 2011?

There are numerous articles about what to expect from the Employment market and talent management trends for 2011 however many aren’t relevant to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We will be affected differently than bigger businesses that have candidate ‘pulling power’ and greater resources. I’ve looked at the talent trends most likely to affect small and medium businesses and highlighted them here.
March 18th, 2011 by Tania Howard

Creating cashflow is easier than you think

Getting, and keeping, the cash flowing in your business can be difficult - but there are some tricks to making it happen. Lisa Minenni has some practical advice for startups and existing businesses alike.
January 27th, 2011 by Lisa Mininni

What does your signage say about your business?

The sign on your door, the poster in your window and the message on your vehicle all create an impression of your business in the eyes of your customers and prospects. If they are not accurate, in good condition or do not meet some of the criteria for a good sign, then you could be doing your business a disservice.
December 7th, 2010 by Jen Tyson

It's all in the planning

We are rapidly approaching the end of another year and if late December/early January is a quiet time in your business it’s a great time to review the year that’s been and to plan for the coming year.
December 6th, 2010 by Tracy Stockman

How to get off the "time = money" treadmill

If you're already working as much time as possible in your business and are finding it hard to up the revenue, Tom Poland suggests three strategies which will help get you to the next level.
July 23rd, 2010 by Tom Poland

Business planning for the busy business owner

It's not that business owners don't want to plan 0- it's just that there often doesn't seem to be time. Jeff Smith offers some suggestions for getting a gameplan together
February 3rd, 2010 by Jeff Smith

Targetting a buyer for your business

Finding the right buyer for your business requires detailed planning and marketing, says Richard O'Brien
September 28th, 2005 by Richard O'Brien

Home Business - a job at home, or the beginnings of something bigger?

Chris Gregory helps you work out why you want to start your own home business - and where it is going to lead. Whether you want to earn a few dollars to help make ends meet, or build an empire starting from your bedroom, you'll find it easier to achieve if you know where you are headed.
July 16th, 2001 by  Chris Gregory 

Mapping the road to your success

Home businesses which plan consistently do better than those that don't. Is yours one of them? Lin Ives outlines how in the first of a series of articles on business planning.
April 19th, 2001 by Lin Ives

From idea to reality

You have a great business idea - where do you go from there? Setting goals seems simple, but the majority of home based businesses that fail have no clear idea of where they are going in the long term.
December 5th, 2000 by  Chris Gregory