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10 blogging tips for Kiwi business websites

If you want to get found online a business blog is a great way to produce fresh content to improve your search engine rankings. A blog for your business can develop a relationship with your customers as well as generating new sales leads.
August 25th, 2010 by Russell Masters

How to stop customers delaying payment

Good terms of trade are all too uncommon in the small business sector, but they can make the difference between whether you get paid in a timely fashion or not. Sue Hirst has some practical advice to help you tailor effective terms of trade for your business
August 13th, 2010 by Sue Hirst
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Negotiating a guarantee agreement

Providing a guarantee to a lender or creditor, whether for your own business or on behalf of someone else, can be riskier than you realise. Michael Smyth shows you how to limit that risk by negotiating appropriate terms.
August 9th, 2010 by Michael Smyth

Should you fake it till you make it?

It's a line often trotted out to business newbees, but are these words of wisdom? Hannah Samuel thinks not - or at least, not always
May 12th, 2010 by Hannah Samuel

Business planning for the busy business owner

It's not that business owners don't want to plan 0- it's just that there often doesn't seem to be time. Jeff Smith offers some suggestions for getting a gameplan together
February 3rd, 2010 by Jeff Smith

The business plan

Jeff Smith steps you through writing a business plan and shows you how simple it can be - and how useful a document it can become if you do it properly
January 20th, 2010 by Jeff Smith

Congratulations! It's a business

Leah Grant points out that starting a business without proper planning is a bit like taking on the responsibility of caring for and raising a baby without adequate preparation
January 8th, 2010 by Leah Grant

Are you ready to start a business?

If you are thinking of starting out in business Leah Grant has some great tips
November 2nd, 2009 by Leah Grant
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How to make online auctions a home business

Is it possible to create a business based on online auctions? John Ryan says it is
March 28th, 2007 by John Ryan

Help on your journey to business success

If you are just starting out in business, Nicole Attias has some inspirational ideas to help you focus your thinking
May 24th, 2006 by Nicole Attias

How to avoid a business naming disaster

Names do matter. Marcia Yudkin offers a comprehensive guide to finding the right name for your new business
October 17th, 2005 by Marcia Yudkin

Fire the boss and start your own business

Are you tired of waking up day after day, looking at yourself in the mirror and realising that you will never ultimately be happy working for somebody else? Michele Miller offers some alternatives
September 13th, 2005 by Michele Miller

Buying a business

David Weusten outlines in detail the two major phases involved in buying a business and the information that you will require
May 26th, 2005 by David Weusten

Enhancing the credibility and saleability of your business

When it comes to credibility and saleability, not all businesses are equal. Glenn Smith explains how incorporating your business improves others' perception of your business, as well as its eventual saleability
March 30th, 2005 by CompanyNet

How to have your financial cake and eat it too

You work hard enough for it, so hang onto it! Glenn Smith has some suggestions to help you protect your assets and minimise tax
February 11th, 2005 by CompanyNet

The Limited Liability Company - Questions and Answers

Glenn Smith of Company Net offers straight and simple answers to frequently asked questions about company formation
November 15th, 2004 by CompanyNet

What you need to know about tax when you're starting out in business

Getting to grips with your taxes when starting a new business can be a challenge. This article, written by Inland Revenue, should help you start off on the right foot.
November 8th, 2004 by Inland NZ

How anyone can use no-cash strategies to start or grow a business

Here's a 'Bird's Eye View' of what no-cash strategies are all about & and why you should use them to start and expand your business even if you already have all the cash you think you're going to need.
October 8th, 2004 by Marshall Bird

Forming a registered company in Australia

So you're ready to take your business across the Tasman - but how do you go about forming an Australian limited liability company? Glenn Smith explains the process
September 17th, 2004 by CompanyNet

Opening for business - your initial marketing tools

In the excitement of starting a business it's easy to forget the basics and mistakes are expensive to fix. Jan Bierman oulines some sensible business card and logo basics. How does yours match up?
September 1st, 2004 by Jan Bierman