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What your business card says about your business

01/09/2007
Mark
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I am often asked about what details should go on a business card. This article attempts to give my views. In this day and age, information technology has become so advanced that everything, it seems, is done online. Marketing is no exception – search engine optimization (SEO); pay-per-click (PPC) advertising; article marketing; directory placements, and […]

Registered office and company records

All New Zealand domiciled companies must have a registered office, as well as an address for service, where legal documents can be delivered to the company. Both addresses must be notified to the Registrar on application for incorporation. The registered office must be a physical New Zealand address, not a postal box or accommodation address. Normally […]

Spam to be finally outlawed in New Zealand

With less than a month before The Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act comes into force; are you ready for it? The Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 comes into force on September 5 2007 and aims to prevent New Zealand becoming a haven for spammers by prohibiting unsolicited commercial electronic messages. The Act requires anyone who sends […]

16/08/2007
Mark
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We all know that running your own business is often hard work and we often forget to take time out to celebrate our successes or to inject a bit of humour in our busy lives. An Aussie friend of mine sent me this link a few days ago, which cheered me up no end! Take a […]

Proven tips to improve your cash flow

Ever heard of the saying that “a sale is not a sale until the cash is in your bank account?” If we you were paid for your sales the moment that you made them, you would never have a cash flow problem. Unfortunately, that does not always happen in many businesses. Credit is a privilege […]

Why it pays to have a network of advisors – part 2

In my previous article, I discussed why it’s important to have a good team of professional advisors on hand to help your business. This article follows on that discussion. Marketing consultant Many start-up businesses can’t afford the high fees that these consultants charge, but if you do have the cash, good marketing consultants are well […]

Why it pays to have a network of advisors – part 1

Why do you need advisors? If you’re an entrepreneur, it’s likely that your training is in a specific specialty area. You’re brimming with ideas and very good at what you do. Your major weaknesses are probably in sales, marketing, management, law, and accounting…in other words, those areas most critical to running a successful business. The […]

Why paying attention to the “ups” and “downs” of the business lifecyle will help you – Part 2

My previous article looked at the traits of a business that has just begun, may be with just a thought, and how it moves into a start-up phase. This article looks at the next 2 phases as the business begins to take shape and grow, then reaching maturity. 3. Growth phase Your business has made […]

Why paying attention to the “ups” and “downs” of the business lifecyle will help you – Part 1

Introduction Businesses form, develop, mature, reinvent or die. Different stages of the business life cycle are associated with different risks and expectations and they may need different management styles and strategies to meet the needs of their customers. Many businesses, that live long enough, typically start with an entrepreneurial seat-of-the-pants management style, and then move […]

01/07/2007
Mark
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Hi, I am going to be taking a family holiday during school holidays on July 5 for 9 days as we head to Tonga in the South Pacific. I’m not anticipating adding any articles during this time so I’ll resume in mid-July! People keep asking me when my next 2 eBooks on “Secrets to better […]