They used to say two things were certain in life. Now you can add increased fuel prices. Liz Swanton investigates ways of easing the pain for businesses on the road. Years ago the Beatles’ suggestion of "Baby, you can drive my car" would have been greeted with delight, but not any more. And certainly not […]
When you put on a few kilos you let out your belt to accommodate. When your business booms, your computer systems should adapt as easily. Helen Bradley explains how to establish a system that will grow or shrink as required in the future. Any IT vendor will tell you, one of the key issues to […]
New Zealand is Australia’s closest neighbour and Australian companies are the largest investors in New Zealand. Australia and New Zealand have a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) along with increasingly harmonised financial and regulatory systems, and similar consumer markets. This makes New Zealand a highly attractive market for Australian companies wishing to export their products […]
Building kayaks came easy to Paul Hewitson, but building an export business seemed so daunting he decided not to do it – After a sea change, he found it wasn’t so difficult, and he has learned a lot along the way about tackling problems. In the early 90s, Paul Hewitson combined a passion for kayaking with skills […]
How many weeks left to Christmas? If this figure isn’t at your fingertips, your plan for this prime trading time is probably nowhere near the drawing board either. Marilyn Stephens looks at the crucial planning steps for maximising festive trade. Christmas is the busiest and potentially the most profitable trading period in the retailer’s calendar. […]
The latest in security software and products to protect your business. Lost laptop liability Protect data on your laptop while travelling with SPYRUS Security in a Box (SIAB). SIAB protects the confidential information on a PC and combines a USB token, a digital ID and file encryption with automatic integration to Microsoft Windows security applications. […]
As the nine-to-five workday becomes a thing of the past and the ability to balance our work lives with all other commitments grows increasingly difficult, DSB introduces a regular column with tools to help you achieve a sense of balance. Tempting as it is to continually work in, and on, your business, it’s important to […]
A business begins with you, but it doesn’t have to end with you. Steve Brown considers options that allow an owner to bow out gracefully and ensure that the business has the best chance of a long and fruitful future. A business can have a much longer life than the human cycle of birth, maturity, […]
Lasting success comes from a series of well-planned steps, not a flash of inspiration – Judy Hartcher examines the necessary building blocks for creating solid business foundations. Many people dream of starting their own business but they don’t always plan ahead before taking the plunge. Planning is a key element in establishing a successful business and […]
Every business is different, but those that survive have a beginning, middle, and end. Dennis Mattiske takes us through the lifecycle of a business and examines the crucial planning stages for successful outcomes. The Beginning Following an idea to set up a new business, it is wise to challenge the idea and ask some simple […]
