How many business hours do you spend sitting in front of a screen or hunched over a pile of papers? Start thinking about your own health as well as your business health. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that many of us can work from pretty much anywhere
Keeping data safe can be a huge worry for New Zealand businesses. Now's the ideal time to get your cyber-security reviewed, updated, and tightened – before a breach occurs! We live in a digital world where our company information and (crucially) our customers' data are under constant attack. Hackers are
What are the essential financial documents that can demonstrate your business' ongoing viability? We've listed the main reasons potential lenders and investors want to see solid financial statements before committing to your business. Whether you're applying for government subsidies, taking out a business loan or seeking investor support, you need
New Zealand is making open banking more widely available. But what is open banking, and how could it affect you, your business and your day-to-day transactions? We already have one product in the market, but what else could become possible once open banking is more established? Open banking is a
Is your user experience in need of a refresh? We’ve summarised four of the core areas to focus on and how reviewing them will lead to a far better user experience for your customers. Your end users are the life and blood of your business. They’re the drivers of your
The short answer is no, but AI content writing can be a great productivity tool for any small business. Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll have heard about the ascendant rise of Open AI's ChatGPT and GPT-4 (plus other similar tools). These natural language processing tools have brought AI content writing to
Want to know how to overcome the most common business challenges? We’ve highlighted five typical obstacles and simple ways to beat them. Founding, building, and growing your own small business can be hugely rewarding for many entrepreneurs. But the road ahead isn't always straight and smooth; it could include some
Thinking of buying a business? Whether you’re new to business ownership, or a seasoned business owner, we’ve got the key questions you need to ask prior to the purchase. Purchasing an existing business is a great way to get into business ownership or expand your business empire. You could buy
It can be tough at the top, having an experienced business coach to work with can be the helping hand you need. We’ve highlighted the key benefits that an independent coach brings to you and your business. Being a business owner can be immensely rewarding. But it's also a highly
Is your business focused on the true needs of your top-notch customers? Customer-centric businesses can be 60% more profitable, so we’ve outlined the key ways to refocus your customer strategy. A business has to solve a need for a target market. Not knowing who your ideal customer is or what
