How has franchising come through the recent economic downturn? Patricia Moore checks out the state of the industry and gathers advice for future franchisees from the nation’s franchise experts.

Finding (and keeping) that perfect accountant

Accountants have long-since shrugged off their ‘bean-counter’ image and now deliver a raft of services essential to business planning. But how do you select an accountant that’s right for your business and have a successful ongoing partnership?

Creating a workplace that works

Under-staffed and over-worked – does that sum up your workplace? Hiring more people may not be the answer; perhaps it’s time to restructure your human resources.

Business expo the springboard for growth

Not only can business people network with over 13,000 others who attend the 2010 Bizzone Business Expo but they will also hear from some of New Zealand’s top business people about their biggest business ‘stuff ups’.

Cutting the B2B sales process

Anya Anderson shows how by finding businesses with the need for your product and approaching the right people, you can cut your sales process significantly.

It's Networking but not as you knew it

LinkedIn is the social media site that’s fast becoming THE place to network for business. Glenn Baker talked to social media trainer Linda Coles about how to maximise its effectiveness.