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Are you struggling to find a work/life balance?
For many business owners time is as precious, and sometimes seems as scarce, as money. Striking a balance between work and personal time can be a constant struggle. There simply aren’t enough hours in...
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5 ways to make sure you provide great customer service
Gone are the times when it didn’t matter so much if a few customers got upset or had issues. There was always a queue behind them. Although bad news has always travelled faster than good news, it used...
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How to Say What You Really Mean In Business Networking
Nothing is more potentially devastating to a business than poor communication. As a team leader, it’s important to make sure that your entire team knows what the company goals are and how you mean to...
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A small business will only grow when you let go
The X-Factor behind every great business is a combination of great leadership and great people, and neither can exist in isolation to the other. Most small businesses never get off the ground because...
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Retiring Early
It wasn’t so long ago that most people had an expectation of retiring completely from the work force the day they became eligible for NZ Superannuation. These days, more people are choosing to reduce...
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Marketing and the maturing manufacturer
Your manufacturing business is poised for growth. You’ve just won that large client your sales team have been working on for years. You’re about to enter new markets that could create unprecedented...
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How to be Financially Secure
Achieving financial security is an aim that most people aspire to. Worrying about money causes stress, loss of enjoyment of life, and is often linked to relationship problems. It goes without saying...
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Have you ever lied or deceived by omission?
Last night I watched Senator Orrin Hatch grill the Acting Director of the IRS, Steven Miller. During the testimony Senator Hatch claimed that Miller had “lied by omission.” This was in reference to how...
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How to get your employees to do what you want them to
Does it drive you crazy when your employees can’t follow instructions? You ask them to do one thing and they do something else – what you say (or think you’ve said) gets misinterpreted and often the...
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Awesome Team Icebreakers Business Meetings
It is hard meeting new people, particularly if you are an adult. However, in the business world, people have to come together to put their efforts towards a common goal. Using icebreakers is one of the...
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The Recipe for Effective Processes
Process defines the approach to work execution in a business. A streamlined process provides speed, quality, and solid results. A convoluted process chews up resources and produces poor performance. In...
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Self-Check: Are You a Micromanager?
The perils of micromanaging can not only impede on workplace productivity, they can slowly destroy employee morale and company drive. You respect your job and you do it well – that’s how you worked...
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Performance Appraisals are Key to Employee Development
Effective performance management is essential to ensure that a business is operating efficiently and is on track in achieving strategic goals. Performance appraisals are a review of an employee’s...
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Are you using these 7 key steps to planning your wealth?
Human beings are curious people. We secure all our assets including our home, cars, and boats. We use banks and safes to protect our valuables. Most of our personal possessions are insured against...
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Do not be complacent with security. Your Customers expect and deserve good...
Yep I agree with you. Security is complex, boring and doesn’t directly add to revenue. However it does become extremely important and relevant right after your business has been “hacked”. Now you...
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Password Security Tips for SMB
How many accounts do you have that require a password? Your computer? Your mobile? Your iPad? Online shopping? Social media accounts? Online banking? Online payment of services such as power, phone?...
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Tips for Reputation Management In Social Media
Should your business be using social networks to promote your social media marketing strategies and how will your reputation management NZ be affected. Many businesses have shied away from using Social...
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10 Ways to Increase Motivation
1. Make sure you’re setting a good example of productivity and cheerfulness. Don’t let your own mood distract others from their work. 2. Develop your listening skills. This means using active listening...
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10 Fundamental IT Security Best Practices for Your Staff
In 2014 you will see a dramatic increase in media reporting IT security related breeches and more businesses data being held to ransom with variants of the Ransomware malware. Just have a look at the...
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Who pays the cost of work related stress?
It is undeniable that there is a high physical and emotional toll paid by individuals suffering from excessive workplace stress. However, the costs of this stress are not paid by the individual alone....
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