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New appointments for the Bay
2021 may be drawing to a close, but business does not seem to be slowing down across the Bay. This month we welcome new...
Photos from The Tauranga Business Awards 2021 hosted by Tauranga Chamber of Commerce
Photos from The Tauranga Business Awards 2021, hosted by Tauranga Chamber of Commerce at Farmer Autovillage.
Regular Columns
Franchising
In the balance
My favourite time each year writing articles on the franchise business model is looking back at what I had written the year before and...
Tech Talk
How to choose the best website hosting platform for your business
A strong online presence has never been more vital for small and medium-sized businesses. 80% of consumers now research online before making a purchase,...
Accounting
New changes in top tax rates
As a tax professional, my work Christmas wish was for a slowdown in the pace of legislative change. 2021 was a busy year for...
Taxation
A quick history of tax, just in case you were wondering…
New Zealand has had taxes ever since a formal government was established. When Lieutenant-Governor Hobson proclaimed British sovereignty over the North Island on 21...
Workplace Wellbeing
Fostering the entrepreneurial spirit: How disruption is a catalyst for opportunity
As we head into 2022, there is a sense of both trepidation and excitement for many business owners as to what lies in the...
Credit Control
Buy now, cry later
We all want to have nice things, which is why we work hard and save up for them. However, for those who are light...
Intellectual Property Issues
2022…new year…new idea? New IP?
It was a glorious afternoon. The sun was shining, and a gentle breeze blew across the sea as you enjoyed a fine Pinot Gris....
Luxury & Lifestyle
How embarrassing
Social norms have shifted as a result of Covid-19 restrictions. While kids are often quick to adapt to new trends, changes to the way we’ve always done things become more challenging as we get older.
EDITOR'S NOTE
From the editor – Janaury 2022
We are delighted to share with you our first issue of 2022. As is our custom, we closed this January edition just before Christmas to meet the needs of our printers.
We would like to...
