NZBusiness September 2009

Success Comes Naturally

With her aptly named business Natasha Berman-Carter steadfastly pursues perfection in every aspect of her enterprise. Patricia Moore has her story.

In My Father’s Footsteps
Chris Maclean recently took over from his father Allan as CEO of Maclean Computing. But has the succession all gone to plan? Patricia Moore spoke with father and son.

Cover Story: Climbing Down From the Corporate Ladder
Ruth Le Pla follows the fortunes of Jonelle Phillips, Mike Smart and Stuart and Kathryn Franklin – small business owners who made the difficult transition from corporate positions. Just how hard is it to switch from big business to small business?

Pathway To The Bigger Picture  
The global economic downturn has proved to be an excellent motivator for people to seek higher qualifications. The MBA, more market-savvy than ever, is not just the ultimate business qualification, it is the ticket to new perspectives.
NZBusiness reviews the MBA marketplace, talks to graduates, and presents a Guide to MBA programmes for 2010, by Glenn Baker.

Buyers and Sellers Beware
What are the key factors to consider when buying or selling a business? And is this a good time to be in the market anyway? Kevin Kevany goes in search of the answers.

Coming Soon to A Mobile Near You
Mobile phones are one of our most personal devices. The number uniquely identifies us and they are with us almost 24/7. So it’s inevitable that marketers would look for ways to use mobiles to market to us. Cathy Parker looks at how this is happening and where the technology is heading.