business planning Archives

Contract management 101 for small business owners

30th Oct, 2019 |
By Kellie Byrnes

Understanding contracts and how to properly manage them is fundamental to any sound business venture and might just save you from a number of legal headaches. In this article, Kellie Byrnes explains the basics of good contract management.

4 things to help you prepare your startup for expansion

29th Oct, 2019 |
By Maia Fletcher

Expanding your startup might mean renting more space, growing your team or spending on new tools. Whatever the case, you’ll want to be sure your expansion strategy covers all bases, writes Maia Fletcher.

Tips for starting a professional services business on a budget

1st Oct, 2019 |
By Kellie Byrnes

A professional services business could be any number of things, from actuarial services to veterinarian practices. Do you have what it takes to use your specialist skills and carve out your own operation?

How to choose a killer name for your business

26th Aug, 2019 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

The name you choose for your business has the power to make it more relatable and accessible but can also achieve the exact opposite. Here are some pointers on how to choose a killer name for your new business venture.

5 exit strategies for small business owners in New Zealand

25th Jul, 2019 |
By Henry Brandts-Giesen

People get into small business for a host of different reasons, but all eventually find cause to move on. Here are five exit strategies that any small business owner should consider long before it comes time to pull the pin.

3 key factors of thorough competitor analysis

16th Jul, 2019 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

With competition stiffening in almost every industry, analysing your competitors carefully is a key part of creating a unique offering. Here are the three components that a solid competitor analysis should have.

Confounded co-founders: What to do when business partnerships go bad

15th Jul, 2019 |
By Mark Phillips

The stresses of jointly running an SME can strain most interpersonal business relationships, sometimes to the point where co-founders believe they can’t continue. Fortunately, an equitable solution may not be out of reach, writes Mark Phillips.

5 often-overlooked costs of starting a business

12th Jul, 2019 |
By Kayleigh Alexandra

For the first-time business owner, your ability to control costs is a critical success factor. But have you factored in these often-overlooked costs of running a business?

Considering insurance for a new business? Start here

3rd Jul, 2019 |
By Ailsa Page

Depending on what you do, getting insurance for a business can result in some eye-watering costs. But being insured is absolutely worth it for the peace of mind, writes Ailsa Page.