New Appointments
April 2021 – Recycling, Renovating and Advising
Businesses across the Bay of Plenty continue to grow in 2021. This issue features new appointments in vermiculture, housing renovation and corporate services. Please...
Whakatane Mill likely to close
A worker at one of Whakatāne’s biggest employers has warned at least half of the...
Government announces new housing curbs
The recent surge in new housing prices has triggered a response from the Labour Government....
From the editor April 2021
It was good to see Tauranga economic development agency Priority One offer a congratulatory boost...
Regular Columns
Marketing
Are you timing your marketing right?
Right people, right place, right message, right time. It’s a frequently repeated marketing mantra – but all too often the fourth and final part...
Human Resources
Make sure you compare apples with apples
The recruitment landscape is changing, and challenges we have faced in the past year have expedited the current recruitment environment.
The employment market as I...
Luxury & Lifestyle
On yer bike!
Musings on luxury and leisure, post annus horribilis
This is a story about bikes – but do keep reading. Yes. I know – there is...
Franchising
Validation or excuses?
Whilst interest in becoming a franchisee entrepreneur is on the rise, we know this will not suit everyone and, as always we strongly suggest...
Credit Management
I know you don’t owe any money but you are still losing your car
In 2019 I wrote an article in this publication titled “The dangers of the social media car yard”. It would appear that the point...
What To Do With Your Money
Companies’ profits generally better than expected
Investment market update (for the quarter ended 28 Feb, 2021)
Global equity markets generally surged into the end of 2020, paused for breath in January,...
Franchising
Should I purchase a greenfield or an existing franchise?
One of the first considerations for the franchisee entrepreneur is whether they should purchase an existing franchised business or a greenfield/start up franchise?
There is...
Intellectual Property Issues
When is it safe to disclose your invention?
When you have an idea for a new invention, it’s only natural you’d want to share it. Discussing your product or process with others...
EDITOR'S NOTE
From the editor April 2021
It was good to see Tauranga economic development agency Priority One offer a congratulatory boost in March to the newly appointed commissioners who are currently leading the city.
"The newly appointed Tauranga City Council Commission...
