Archive for April, 2010

NZ Business Management: NZ Businesses Better In The Crisis?

April 30th, 2010

It appears NZ businesses performed better than their Australian counterparts during the global financial crisis. Accounting software firm MYOB’s business monitor study surveyed 1000 …

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NZ Technology: NZ Broadband Plan GETS OECD Thumbs Up

April 30th, 2010

The Govt’s $1.5bn plan to put 75% of NZ homes on fibre optic cable broadband has been backed by the OECD. The Paris based …

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Subsidy Money Available

April 28th, 2010

The Tertiary Education Commission is interested in boosting workplace literacy. Its Workplace Literacy Fund helps eligible employees boost literacy, language and numeracy skills. Your …

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Workplace Safety: Safe Handling Of Chemicals For Businesses

April 23rd, 2010

The Department of Labour (DoL) and ERMA NZ have developed a guide to help businesses keep themselves and others safe. “Chemical Safety in the …

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Management Skills: Advisory Boards: How Do They Work?

April 23rd, 2010

Last issue’s article “Advisory Boards Can Fill The Gaps,” led to a number of emails asking how to work with an advisory board. They …

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NZ Trade: Is A US Trade Agreement Really Vital?

April 22nd, 2010

John Key has been doing the hard yards in the US, meeting with Vice President Joe Biden, touching base with trade representatives and gaining …

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Emissions Trading: ETS Changes Loom For NZ Businesses

April 16th, 2010

Businesses will need to carefully assess the impact of the changes to New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Carbon obligations for liquid fossil fuels, …

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NZ Economy: Funds Management “Back Office” A Step Closer

April 16th, 2010

A private sector working group is to advise on the steps needed for New Zealand Inc. to create an international fund services industry.
The International …

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NZ Economy: The Recovery – Steady, Not Spectacular

April 14th, 2010

The latest Institute of Economic Research survey of business opinion shows the economy is getting better, but the recovery will be fragile and more …

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Innovation: NZ Institute Calls For Lead On Innovation

April 9th, 2010

The NZ Institute is calling on the Govt to create an Innovation Council, saying it should be chaired by John Key. It says economic …

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Oil Prices: Rising Oil Prices Set To Push Up Freight Rates

April 9th, 2010

Trucking industry representatives are warning freight customers to expect a rise in cartage rates this year as transport companies are forced to pass on …

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