Archive for April, 2009

The Right Way To Value Your Business?

April 17th, 2009

The traditional formula for selling a healthy business is between one and two times turnover, or four to eight times earnings. But relying on …

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Innovative Cost Savings Saves Jobs

April 17th, 2009

A survey of 92 of NZ’s top businesses by remuneration specialists, dsd Consulting, has found businesses are seeking innovative ways to manage their costs …

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NZ’s Productivity Lagging

April 17th, 2009

The NZ Manufacturers and Exporters Association Figures has lashed latest official figures showing NZ’s Multifactor Productivity (MFP) has grown by an average of only …

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Poor Cashflow Planning Causes Business Failures

April 6th, 2009

Lack of cashflow forecasting is the single largest problem small businesses face. National Bank specialist business manager John Eaden says not enough businesses map …

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Get Your Mission Right

April 6th, 2009

Most business owners know they need a mission statement, but having one doesn’t guarantee success. In fact many are so massaged they say nothing. …

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NZ Business Needs To Protect Core Skills

April 6th, 2009

The Govt needs to think carefully before deciding to limit temporary work visas for skilled migrants or interfere in any way with the retention …

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