Running your business
Learn how to optimise business operations with our helpful guides on workforce, cash flow, tax and payment solutions.
Adjusting the building blocks of your business to help future growth
3 minute read
Help set your business up for future growth by making sure the building blocks of your business like, existing customers, cash flow, finding new customers, and automating sales processes, are locked in.
Taking the first steps to becoming a sustainably focused small business
5 minute read
Whether you’re a new or established small business, implementing sustainable practices can help reduce your business’s impact on people and planet, manage risk, and attract more customers.
Using social media to build brand engagement
3 minute read
Nick from Likeable Lab shares his approach to using social media to help build brand engagement, generate leads, and drive business results.
Five digital marketing tips to get noticed online
4 minute read
Uncover five great digital marketing strategies to help grow your presence online and get noticed by your target market.
Staying on track with insight-driven marketing
3 minute read
Explore ways to analyse customer data and trends to unearth the insight you need for high impact marketing.
Five steps to creating a social media plan to reach and grow your audience
3 minute read
Learn how to improve your social media engagement when connecting with new and existing customers.
How to help successfully market your retail business
3 minute read
The retail industry is fast-paced and changing daily. This guide can give you tips to help you market your retail business.
Five ways to help drive online traffic to your website
3 minute read
Increasing visits to your website can help drive direct sales or potential leads to your business. Follow these key principles as one way to get more eyes on your website.
Creating strong partnerships to build brand awareness
4 minute read
Customer Success Manager, Severine Lenting, shares her insight on using partnerships to help build brand awareness - and brand advocates.
Tips to help you successfully market your tradie business
3 minute read
The construction industry is one of the biggest in New Zealand, and with businesses popping up constantly it’s essential to get your name out there. We’ve put together this guide to help you successfully market your tradie business.
Increasing brand awareness in a digital age
3 minute read
Dave shares his insights on brand awareness, the customer journey, and finding your unique proposition.
Three ways to help achieve customer-centricity as an online business
3 minute read
Customer-centricity is key in helping to maintaining a thriving business, achieving a strong rapport, and increasing business. We’re exploring a few great ways to get to know your digital market better.
GST and Provisional Tax
5 minute read
How to stay on top of GST and provisional tax payments during the year.
Five ways to improve your cash flow
3 minute read
Balancing incoming cash and outgoing expenses can be tricky. Here are 5 simple things you can start doing today to help you manage your business cash flow.
Tips for farm budgeting and planning
3 minute read
Having a budget for your farm is a great way to plan and track the financial performance of your business. Creating one can be simple, you just need to know where to get started.
Choosing the right loan type for your business
3 minute read
If you need finance for your business and you’re not sure whether to choose a business term loan or overdraft, there are a few ways to discover which could work best for you.
Tips for collecting your money faster
3 minute read
If you offer credit to your customers, follow our four steps to help reduce the chances of late or non-payment and speed up your cash cycle.
Payment solutions for small businesses
3 minute read
Businesses need to provide easy ways for their customers to pay them. Here, we look at the options, and pros and cons of cash and digital payment methods.
Should your business be accepting contactless payments?
4 minute read
If you’ve been thinking about going contactless, but haven’t quite got around to it, now’s the time. Here’s all the info you need to decide if it’s the right move for your business.
How the cloud can help your small business
3 minute read
Today’s business climate is constantly changing and, as a small business owner, keeping up is crucial to your success. Using cloud base computing solutions can help.
How to unlock your New Zealand export advantage
3 minute read
Unleash the power of your New Zealand connection, to take your business to the world.
How New Zealanders do business
3 minute read
If you’re a migrant entrepreneur starting out in the New Zealand market, recognising Kiwi values and learning the culture will help you start a successful business.
The migrant entrepreneur who never gave up
3 minute read
NZ General Manager Maggie Chen, shares how health supplements company Alpha Group, benefited from developing strong links between New Zealand and China.
How to hire the right people
5 minute read
Good people with the right skill match for your business can be hard to find. Here’s some tips to help when it comes time to recruit more people.
Give your team a mindset advantage to rebound and innovate
3 minute read
How to develop a culture of positivity that empowers your workforce to thrive amid uncertainty.
Five ways to reduce stress as a small business owner
4 minute read
Owning a small business can be quite stressful. You can make life a bit easier - and your business more successful - with these simple but essential steps.
Six tips for turning difficult discussions into healthy conversations
3 minute read
Honest feedback is an important part of a healthy workplace. Here are six tips for turning difficult discussions into positive, productive conversations.
Keep parents happy in the workplace
3 minute read
Parents bring a lot of transferable skills into the workplace. Some out of the box thinking can help employers optimise the work relationship. Here’s how to keep them engaged.
Why millennials matter to your business and how to keep them happy
4 minute read
Millennials bring with them a range of generational characteristics that, when embraced, can be a major asset to a business. Here’s how to keep them happy in your workplace.