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ADVOCATE ARTICLE
30 Mar, 2016
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK JANUARY 2016 What constitutes research and development? Is it or should it be a separate business activity or an integrated and holistic part of business as usual? Over the last few years there has been much discussion about the role research and development (R&D) plays or […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
04 Dec, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK DECEMBER 2015 As some people are beginning to wind down for the holiday season and possibly some time away from business many we use this time -if they are fortunate enough not to have to work through the holidays- as a time for reflection. They will […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
04 Dec, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK NOVEMBER 2015 It must be a really interesting time to be a retailer. Changing shopping patterns, dispersed multiple locations of commercial activity and ever more demanding consumers has created a dynamic environment where business as usual will never be an option. The reality is that today’s […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
04 Dec, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK NOVEMBER 2015 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 23rd October. It takes almost as much courage to hold […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
04 Dec, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK OCTOBER 2015 Councils rely on their local business sector to generate jobs, invest in the local economy and support the industries like tourism that benefit their whole community. New Zealand Chambers of Commerce Northland strongly believe local government can make an important contribution to grow local […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
04 Dec, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK OCTOBER 2015 If you are a business owner wouldn’t it be great if your business could continue to grow long after you are no longer in a position to participate in it and that all your hard work and investment you have put into it was […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
04 Dec, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK SEPTEMBER 2015 “There are twenty-four hours per day given us; eight of these should be for work, eight for sleep, and the remaining eight for recreation and in which for men to do what little things they want for themselves.” Samuel Parnell1840 Next month we commemorate […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
04 Dec, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK SEPTEMBER 2015 The optimistic start to a year that offered the chance of consolidation and growth for New Zealand’s small business fuelled by the post-earthquake Canterbury rebuild, high dairy prices and low interest rates has turned to one that now offers business outcomes that may be […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
04 Dec, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 4th WEEK AUGUST 2015 I was going to make some observations in regards to how councils engage with their communities but I am not sure if this is the right question. Having recently attended a number of meetings relating to council activities, I was surprised by the limited […]
ADVOCATE ARTICLE
04 Dec, 2015
ADVOCATE COLUMN 2nd WEEK AUGUST 2015 As part of this year’s Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards, we are seeking nominations for the Northern Advocate Northland Business Hall of Fame. The objective of the Business Hall of Fame is to celebrate the achievement of those people within the Northland business community […]
Digital Journey
28 Oct, 2015
Digital Journey joint assessment How well is your business using online technology? Take 10 minutes to find out! click here
Share your views and be in to win a Samsung Galaxy Note…
28 Sep, 2015
Would you like to be in the draw to win a new Samsung Note courtesy of our alliance partner and keen supporter of workplace diversity, Vodafone NZ? Can you spare 10 minutes to help us build a current picture of diversity in the New Zealand workplace? The EEO Trust, […]
