Archive for November, 2010

Solvency: Concerns Over SME Viability

November 24th, 2010

ANZ commercial managing director Graham Turley has raised concerns over the survivability of some small businesses that have survived the recession. He says they …

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Corporate Structure: Has The Limited Company Had Its Day?

November 17th, 2010

NZ Accounting says these days, limited liability companies don’t really protect you from anything – other than the debts your company would owe if …

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Management: Performance Based Pay Best

November 11th, 2010

Moyle Consulting director Jarrod Moyle is calling for organisations to increase their use of incentive pay. He says his company’s remuneration surveys have …

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NZ Oil Supply: Oil Supply And Price Shocks Will Hurt NZ

November 11th, 2010

In spite of known and (potentially very large) unknown oil reserves, NZ’s isolation could make it very vulnerable to coming, expected oil supply and …

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Exports: More Added Value Worries

November 10th, 2010

Research commissioned by the Govt confirms what many have been saying for years – NZ is underperforming when it comes to high-value, processed food …

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Energy Efficiency: Saving Energy Improves Profits

November 5th, 2010

EECA says most NZ businesses could substantially improve their bottom line by tackling energy use and eliminating waste. A Statistics NZ business survey has …

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Leadership: Passion and Drive Killing Good Leaders?

November 5th, 2010

Passion and dedication are good things, so is a healthy ego. But when you dedicate your life to work to the exclusion of all …

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R&D: NZ Too Complacent On Science

November 3rd, 2010

NZ’s No.8 fencing-wire myth of inventiveness has been lashed by the Govt’s chief science adviser, Sir Peter Gluckman, who says the country needs to …

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