Quick Fast facts about New Zealand biz culture

Business hours Generally, from 8am or 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday; and sometimes 9am to 12.30pm on Saturdays Business language English Business dress The business dress code in...

A brief bio of famous Kiwi climber Rob Hall & how he died….

Robert Edwin "Rob" Hall MBE (14 January 1961 – 11 May 1996) was a New Zealand mountaineer best known for being the head guide of a 1996 Mount Everest expedition...

Learning To Say No To A Few Customers Might Save Your Startup

By Hari Julka Every business has customers who will like to lynch you to the last penny. Or even rich customers whom you don’t like...

HOLIDAY MARKETING: 7 Strategies for Small Businesses To Drive Sales

Once again, it's that time of year! The holidays are approaching, and retailers throughout the country are preparing for this critical time of year....

Top 10 Small Biz Investment Opportunities in NZ

New Zealand topped the 2012 Forbes ranking of the most suitable countries for doing business. This means there is no better place to start...

The Hottest Wearable Tech and Smart Gadgets of 2016

All right. Well, take care yourself. I guess that's what you're best, presence old master? A tremor in the Force. The last time felt...

How is the internet & social media impacting human relationships?

It’s true that old long lost friends can get in touch back together through social media. But the way social media has been built...

7 TAX TIPS FOR FREELANCERS

The end of the financial year (EOFY) means tackling your tax return. For freelancers, especially first-timers, tax time can feel overwhelming - but it...

10 Reasons why american trust in the media is at an ALL-TIME low

By Knight Foundation Public trust in the media is at an all-time low. Results from a major new Knight-Gallup report can help us understand why. As the...

Auckland Storm: 7 Tips to keep the lights on for your startup during #PowerOutage

By Team Startupanz Last night’s storm shook up all of Auckland and has rendered over 100,000 households without power. More showers and strong winds are...

Infographic: How To Create An Optimal Remote Work Environment

When you’re working remotely, where do you spend most of your day doing work? Do you take calls from a desk or a couch?...

How to Supercharge Your Crowdfunding Plan With The Rule of 7

By Chet Jain, Founder of Crowdera Crowdfunding is an age old simple practice of funding a project or venture by raising monetary contributions from a large...

Startup Wisdom: How Founders Should Keep Their Cup Always Empty

By Shrijay Seth There’s a Zen story attached to the virtue of learning. It speaks of a wise, very learned person whose friend who suggests...

How to Know When It’s Time to Expand Your Business

By Jesse Sumrak Love is simple — “when you know, you know.” Your relationship with your business, however, is much more complicated. And knowing exactly...

How An Entrepreneurship Career Fosters Neuroplasticity In Your Brain

Neuroplasticity, the brain's remarkable ability to rewire and adapt, is a foundational aspect of human cognition. An entrepreneurship career, with its dynamic challenges, uncertainties,...

Mastering the Art of Unplugging and Managing Stress

By Felipe Araujo A simpler life might be trendy now, but the Hare Krishna have been doing it for centuries...with a few quirks Ram Charandas, financial controller...