NZ Business Blog - Supporting All NZ Businesses: June 2018

8 Top Tips for Mum Entrepreneurs

As parents look for ways to make staying at home with the kids a viable option, more Mum entrepreneurs are starting their own small business. Juggling childcare and work is made easier when running your own business, in that you are only accountable to yourself and not your boss. Running a business from home has plenty of advantages, but it's not always smooth sailing. We've put together a collection of tips to specifically help Mum entrepreneurs with jugging business and family commitments.

Posted: Friday 22 June 2018
Five Reasons to Hire a Business Coach

Whether you are new to self-employment or entering a growth phase in your business, collaborating with a business coach has some distinct advantages. Coaches have an important role to play in our lives but while we see the importance of mentoring when we are younger – teachers, sports coaches, music tutors etc, we often don’t see the value a coach can bring to our business.

Posted: Wednesday 20 June 2018
What is 3PL & How Can it Save You Time & Money?

Using a 3PL is a smart business move for any company sourcing or manufacturing product regardless of the business size. A 3PL manages all aspects of warehousing and distribution for you, allowing you to focus on growing your business whilst saving both time and money.

Posted: Tuesday 19 June 2018
Top 5 tips for Culture Onboarding

It might be this years HR buzz however onboarding is nothing new. Businesses have been onboarding for years, the point of difference now is the focus on culture and a move away from ticking boxes.

Posted: Monday 18 June 2018
How to Start a Business Working from Home

Thinking about starting up a business working from home, but not sure where to start? New Zealand has many successful home based businesses and there's no reason why your one can't be the next! We're in the business of helping other NZ based business owners grow and we'd love for you to come along with us - for free!

Posted: Friday 15 June 2018
7 Reasons Why You Should Join a Business Networking Group

Everyone's talking about them, but how can joining a business networking group help you? Surely you can manage by using Google to find answers, chatting with friends and reading books? Well, yes you could choose to do just that. However, when you join a business networking group you not only make life easier for yourself, but you also build up both your own and your business' credibility. Then there's the amazing leads and referrals too...

Posted: Thursday 14 June 2018
Social Media for Business – What is the Number One Priority?

Many business owners nowadays use social media for business. If you are a business owner, why wouldn’t you? Social media is extremely powerful. Facebook alone has over 2 BILLION USERS a month!! This is crazy numbers! Your customers are surely among those people and they are waiting to connect with you.

Posted: Tuesday 12 June 2018
What is Social Networking?

Have you heard the term social networking before? Using social media platforms, business owners are able to network with others, helping to develop their online visibility and expertise within their industry. We'll explain in more depth what is social networking, how you can get started and the benefits of doing it!

Posted: Monday 11 June 2018
Tips on Caring for Fresh Flowers

Grab some great tips from Kaitaia's specialist florist, Fresh Flowers Kaitaia, on how to keep your cut flowers looking great for longer!

Posted: Sunday 10 June 2018
How Do I Do Keyword Research?

Keyword research is the process of finding the words and phrases people use to find your products or services on the web. Yes, it can be time consuming. It can also be confusing. Whether you’re using Google’s Keyword Planner or one of the other free keyword research tools, there are similar steps to work through.

Posted: Sunday 10 June 2018