Archive for June, 2009

Reasons For Retailers To Be Cheerful

June 26th, 2009

Accounting and business advisory firm Grant Thornton says despite the recession it’s not all gloom for retailers – here’s why:
?Recessions, even deep ones, come …

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How To Manage Older Workers

June 26th, 2009

Older workers are becoming a crucial component of the labour force as employers continue to battle a skills shortage. But these older staff members …

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US Export Subsidies Decision Was Always Likely

June 26th, 2009

Massey University Agricultural trade policy specialist Professor Allan Rae says the US decision to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy products is disappointing and could …

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Two Critical Leadership Qualities For Today

June 19th, 2009

Many important qualities good leaders possess become even more critical during tough times. Demonstrate personal integrity and maintain personal credibility. When faced with …

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Reasons For Retailers To Be Cheerful

June 19th, 2009

Accounting and business advisory firm Grant Thornton says despite the recession it’s not all gloom for retailers – here’s why:
?Recessions, even deep ones, come …

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Poor Work Culture Costs Billions A Year

June 19th, 2009

Poor work culture and a lack of workplace leadership are costing NZ businesses more than $2.6bn a year. Culture & leadership expert Paddy Steinfort …

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Recession Helps Business Publishing

June 12th, 2009

The success of books about business and the economy has been as much of a surprise to the publishers as to many of the …

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Blame Govts And Regulators For The Crash

June 12th, 2009

A new book with contributions from some of the world’s leading economists, challenges the myth the recent banking crisis was caused by insufficient statutory …

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NZers Pessimistic – Don’t Trust Business

June 12th, 2009

A new report on life in NZ, called ‘Attitude New Zealand’ has a few lessons for businesses. It shows widespread concern for household …

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Seven Habits Of Successful financial leaders

June 5th, 2009

All Chief Financial Officers of top companies exhibit most of these habits:
1. Take a seat at the strategy table. The CFO should be involved …

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Signs Of Hope From US Economy

June 5th, 2009

Economic forecasters are tipping the US economy will begin growing in the second half of this year, while the jobless rate is expected to …

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Banks Told To Keep Lending To Business

June 5th, 2009

The Reserve Bank is calling on trading banks to keep lending to “creditworthy” borrowers. As signs of improving confidence appear, the Reserve Bank warns …

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