Check First, invest second

Elena Szentivanyi explores why it’s so crucial to thoroughly research the availability and suitability of your trade mark as a precursor to anything else – and not limit the search to New Zealand if you want to take your brand overseas.

Softening the blow

Risk management is about running faster – not simply dodging potholes. Kevin Kevany reviews the latest thinking in business risk management.

Business friendly & good to grow

How do you track down an accounting solution that meets the needs of your business? How do you find flexible, affordable software your business can grow with? Glenn Baker seeks answers from New Zealand’s leading solution providers.

Learning your way to the top

Merit and experience alone is no longer enough to keep business managers at the top of their game. Academic credentials are now vital for ongoing competitiveness. Patricia Moore reports.

Awards for those who back business

Individuals or organisations that make life better for businesses could be in for an award.

Who's minding your data?

Not investing in appropriate data security technology and procedures is as risky as failing to lock your business’s doors at night. Glenn Baker looks at the often ignored issues surrounding the securing of business data. more