Tag: November/December 2020 Edition
The Last Word
Social media advertising works, but is it ethical?
On one hand, we’re more connected than ever before – we can keep up with the happenings of friends and family almost in real-time,...
Credit Management
How culture can complicate credit
It is so easy to become judgemental or critical of the behaviour of others when we view them through our own behavioural and cultural...
Better Business Buying
The impact of Covid-19 on business acquisition
I commonly get asked “what is this business worth” – and the answer usually starts with “it depends”. Well, it now depends a wee...
Tech Talk
Birth of the human firewall
Cyber security threats are ever evolving and continue to be a risk to our businesses; what are some of the common ones and why...
Sponsored Content
2degrees’ $1b network is built for business
As the third fastest growing region in the country, the Bay of Plenty has been busy. So, in the last few years 2degrees got...
Franchising
Emerging trends and opportunities
Towards the end of each year I write on what I see as the emerging trends in franchising for the coming year. If 2020...
Intellectual Property Issues
IP and social media – mind your Ts, Cs, Ps and Qs
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Social media is a powerful marketing tool. Just ask all those small businesses who have signed up this year to Facebook groups like Chooice...
News
Rotorua Airport opens its new Business Hub
Rotorua Airport has recently formally opened its new Business Hub. The Business Hub took five months to complete and the official opening was delayed by...
News
NZ Forestry high achievers recognised
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry (NZIF) has announced the winners of its 2020 awards. The forestry sector is a key contributor to the Bay’s...
What To Do With Your Money
Taking stock
Investment market update (for the quarter ended 30 Sep, 2020)
Stock markets have delivered a second successive quarter of strong gains. The performance of financial...