When tax time comes around, is the hobby of selling the occasional item on eBay or Etsy still really considered a hobby, or have you found yourself in an accidental business?
There is no question that an IP strategy should be aligned with business strategy.
But, what needs to be better recognised is that IP issues can actually drive most strategic considerations in an...
Women all over the world are becoming entrepreneurs and building successful businesses. What lessons can they teach the rest of us? Here, seven famous female entrepreneurs share their tips for...
In a world of large players, naturally many smaller organisations cannot compete directly with the resources of larger ones. So innovative companies need to know the landscape, be nimble and targeted...
The e-commerce landscape has and will always be in a constant state of evolution. With the change in technology and behaviour, online retailers have had to factor in user experience not just from a...
Omni-channel: The new way for retailers to grow sales and reduce accounting costs. It seems customer demands have outpaced technology over the past few years, particularly when it comes to seamless...
One of the first things you need to find out when you're starting out is what laws apply to your new business. As a small business owner, you'll know that being legally compliant relies on being aware...
Stockouts almost always make it to the “worst nightmare” lists of retailers, and for good reason. Not only do they lead to lost sales, out-of-stocks also result in poor customer satisfaction and...
We don’t need a crystal ball to see that the future of retail involves frictionless shopping experiences. Today’s consumers (and those in the near future) want not only to shop across multiple...
When you first start a business, you’re often not thinking more than a couple of years ahead. Your motivation might simply be, “I need some work to put food on the table,” or “I don’t want...
The High Court has issued a judgment which may influence how you use Google Adwords in New Zealand. The judgment relates to a dispute between Intercity and NakedBus regarding NakedBus’s use of the...
The Assistant Commissioner of Trade Marks has issued a decision confirming that the fact New Zealanders look at, ‘like’ or even follow your branded Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn accounts is not...
Bullying in the workplace has recently come under the microscope with WorkSafe NZ issuing guidelines on how to prevent and respond to workplace bullying. What constitutes bullying is not always easy...
News last week that Red Rooster has been found to have underpaid staff by more than $645,000 has set alarm bells ringing for businesses and franchisees everywhere. You need to make sure you are paying...
Your brand is a symbol of your reputation. In the past month two well-known brands have been dragged through damaging claims of underpaid worker entitlements and unlawful actions against employees.
What is a healthy work place – and how do I get one? By healthy I don’t mean clean, green, and having an office full of chi (even though that is a contributing factor a healthy work environment)...
The outsourcing of your payroll is an alien concept to many. Walking into a world full of acronyms such as ‘Saas’, ‘BPO’ and ‘Cloud’ initially resorts in the apt reaction of ‘wtf!’...
The decision to outsource payroll for most businesses is a rather large commitment. It’s one of the most intimate tasks where the wrong choice can let down your staff and waste a significant...
Unfortunately, when a business owner is always in “firefighter” mode, it’s impossible to work hard on winning new clients or tackling more providing that extra special service. By working with...
Blessed Lotus is a women’s apparel company focusing on fashion forward casual and resort wear. DeAnne founded Blessed Lotus on the principles of social entrepreneurship. Blessed Lotus’ purpose,...
You’d be hard-pressed to find an industry less affected by technology than finance. Or should we say more affected given its defensive posture? Whether it’s low-level lending or investing, things...
As any brand owner will tell you, brand equity – or reputation – is not built in a day. Building reputation in a brand takes time, money, energy and passion. Ask any of the world’s major...
And while Muldoon found humour in the situation, we all know the compelling reasons why young, qualified Kiwis are crossing the ditch. Historically Australia has been economically prosperous,...
Territories and geographical restrictions are vital constraints in a distribution arrangement. However, they can create real growth limitations depending on the caliber of the distributor and the...