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What Makes a Successful Small Business Leader?

Running a successful business requires good leadership. Unfortunately, not all of us are natural-born leaders. The good news is that leadership skills are something you can learn. As a small business owner, honing your leadership skills will help you develop…
Anna
October 4, 2021
Business tips

Marie Kondo for Your Business

Organising expert Marie Kondo is famous for helping people around the world transform their cluttered homes into spaces of serenity and inspiration, but why couldn’t you use her KonMari decluttering method in your business? There’s no time like the present…
Anna
September 29, 2021
Business

Signs Your Business Could Use a Business Advisor

As a small business owner, sole trader, or contractor, you likely wear many hats, but that doesn’t mean you’re an expert in every aspect of running your business. Why not consider reaching out to a business advisor who can help…
Anna
September 28, 2021
Business

Save cash, go digital!

It’s a challenging time for businesses. The uncertainty of lockdowns, restrictions and the ever-changing rules around COVID-19 make it difficult for even the most astute business owner to stay ahead, or even keep their doors open. More and more business…
Anna
September 15, 2021
Business

How to Deal with Unhappy Customers

Many of us have had to deal with unhappy customers as part of our business dealings, and it’s never easy. However, if we know what to say at the right time, the situation can usually be saved. In fact, we…
Anna
September 6, 2021
Business

How to Survive Yo-Yo Effect of Lockdowns

Even into the back half of 2021, COVID-19 continues to severely impact businesses across New Zealand as we ride out another lockdown. As we’ve yo-yoed from lockdown to lockdown, we need a survival strategy in place to give us the…
Anna
August 25, 2021
Business

What’s holding your business back?

There’s a thorn in the side of every business owner, a bugbear – something that’s a constant reminder that your business is not quite there yet. It’s that “If only” niggle that prevents you from fully reaching your business potential…
Anna
July 13, 2021