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ADVOCATE ARTICLE
01 Jun, 2017
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK JANUARY 2017 Here at NZ Chambers of Commerce Northland we are often approached by incredibly passionate, innovative people wishing to start a business. This business is often the fruition of years of thinking about a particular problem that they believe they can solve to meet an […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
01 Jun, 2017
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK DECEMBER 2016 We constantly hear of businesses expecting to experience difficulty employing workers and the perception that a percentage of New Zealand’s potential workforce is not in fact work-ready. While there may be some truth in this; it is probably an over-simplification of the issues surrounding […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
01 Jun, 2017
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK DECEMBER 2016 Measuring how successful a business is when compared to others is always very difficult. There are tools that can be used –such as the Baldridge Criteria- that assess the level of business excellence a business has achieved and the Westpac Business Excellence Awards are […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
01 Jun, 2017
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK NOVEMBER 2016 No region in New Zealand is exempt from major natural disaster events whether they be seismic, meteorological or some other form. Civil Defence does some amazing things in the country not only helping people when natural disasters strike but also by raising the awareness […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
01 Jun, 2017
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK NOVEMBER 2016 I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who were involved in this year’s Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards which culminated with the award’s gala evening at Forum North on the 28TH October. It takes almost as much courage to hold […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
01 Jun, 2017
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK OCTOBER 2016 Not even those of us who live in a permanent state of denial cannot fail to notice that the holiday season is fast approaching, some lucky people are planning for holidays but for a good portion of business owners this is an important period […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
01 Jun, 2017
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK OCTOBER 2016 If you have been a business owner or involved in business for more than a few years, there is a good chance you have developed a whole range of skills and experiences that make you much better at what you do now than when […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
01 Jun, 2017
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK SEPTEMBER 2016 Attending last week’s Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment organised event, Taking Care of Business: Government Supporting Your Business, reminded me of how important small businesses are to our community and economy. Well over 150 businesses registered for this event where government agenises outlined […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
01 Jun, 2017
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK SEPTEMBER 2016 While so far uninspired with the level of dialogue around this year’s local body elections I am hoping it early days and things will improve as all candidates move into campaign mode. What is interesting is some of the language being used and I […]
Business report April #4
30 Apr, 2018
Welcome to The Chamber Business Report on RadioLive #1 What are your obligations to your employees? #2 Manage risk, put processes in place. #3 Brand is reputation
Business report May #1
09 May, 2018
Welcome to The Chamber Business Report on RadioLive #1 Set clear goals #2 Business can benefit from team of experts #3 Awards process can help you focus on your business
Business report May #4
30 May, 2017
Welcome to The Chamber Business Report on RadioLive #1 Set clear goals #2 Infrastructure for Tourism #3 Think about how things can be done better
