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In this world of ubiquitous instant communication, it is easy to fall into the trap of being tethered to technology – our smart phones, iPads and email. The temptation to immediately respond to communication, and the inferred expectation that we will respond, is likely to be consuming your time, and compromising your productivity. If you […]

It’s time to celebrate the New Zealand organisations championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Entries are now open for the Diversity Awards NZ 2017, with the event celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Diversity Works New Zealand Chief Executive Bev Cassidy-Mackenzie says the awards are a fantastic opportunity for businesses to showcase the work […]

One lucky Kiwi will soon become the proud owner of $5,000 worth of shares in new 100% digital lender Nectar, simply by helping to spread the word. Set to open its virtual doors in 2017, Nectar is leading the next wave of digital lending to hit New Zealand shores after peer-to-peer lending arrived in 2014. […]

Funding committed from the Northland Regional Council Investment Growth Reserve Fund The Hundertwasser Art Gallery with Wairau Maori Art Gallery has received a much-needed boost from Northland Regional Council who have committed $1.5million to the project from the Investment Growth Reserve Fund. The economic viability and prospect of bringing an additional $22million per annum to […]

The potential client you’ve been chasing for months wants you to make a pitch presentation to clinch the sale. The thought makes your mouth go dry and your stomach go queasy. You’re suffering from that most common of fears – the fear of public speaking. In this article, I’ll explore three distinct causes of fear […]

Founders: Callum Cook and Rick Thompson HQ: Auckland Tell us about your business? PTminder is a cloud-based personal training business tool, designed for personal trainers to manage their daily business operations. PTminder’s main features are an online scheduling system, credit/debit card payments, automated SMS reminders, invoicing, and reporting. PTminder also offers specific personal training features […]

The marketing director of a large Australasian multinational told us recently that she had given up on content marketing. “We just can’t get anything through legal,” she said. “They either bottleneck to the extent we miss our deadlines, or it goes into the ‘too hard basket’ and never sees the light of day.” Similar experiences […]

Two of the country’s pre-eminent agriculture brands have joined forces to foster innovation and lead change in New Zealand’s primary industries. A three-year partnership between the NZ National Fieldays Society and Farmlands Co-operative Society was officially announced last Thursday at the annual Farmlands Supplier Awards evening at Lincoln University in Christchurch. The alliance positions Farmlands […]