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7 TIPS to Kick-start Social Media in Your Business

7 TIPS to Kick-start Social Media in Your Business

If the term ‘Social Media’ is relatively new to you, then you may have not yet pondered the benefits of promoting your business by using this media.

The Demise of the Australian Retailer

The Demise of the Australian Retailer

Walk through any shopping centre and it is hard to miss the “Sale” signs out front of nearly every retail outlet. There is no doubt retailers are doing it tough right now but should this be a surprise to us.

Conation – Maybe the Most Important Business Word You’ve Never Heard

Conation – Maybe the Most Important Business Word You’ve Never Heard

The only motivation book I will recommend to others is Self-made in America, by John McClintock. John introduced me to an obscure English word that I now use as a cornerstone of my daily activity – conation.

Make More Money – Stop Reacting To Shiny objects And Winds Of Change

Make More Money – Stop Reacting To Shiny objects And Winds Of Change

Small businesses with the fastest growing revenue know exactly where they are going. According to Inc Magazines 28th 500 fastest growing small businesses list, approximately 88% of them have a statement outlining where they are going. The other 12% are living dangerously.

How Did Giapo Take Advantage of CampaignHub’s Social Media Solutions?

How Did Giapo Take Advantage of CampaignHub’s Social Media Solutions?

30 April 2010

Giapo, in support of World Malaria Day decided to donate all revenue earned between 3pm and 4pm on the 25th of April 2010 to UNICEF NZ.

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Buying an Existing Business

Buying an Existing Business

29 April 2010

Statistically a large number of start-up businesses will fail, with those surviving often being sold to have their new owners make the real gains.

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On Inspiration

On Inspiration

27 April 2010

A friend and reader recently mentioned they were hoping for inspiration from these blogs… we trust this will suffice…. Sonam and Bayermaa, lived in the great mountains, near Paryang in the heart of western Tibet

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Why Systems Focused Owners are better business builders than business starters

Why Systems Focused Owners are better business builders than business starters

27 April 2010

Last week we tried to give perspective to the idea that being the classic Market Focused entrepreneur isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

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Farming Your Client Base

Farming Your Client Base

26 April 2010

Before I get into this subject let me ask you something, how much time and effort is required by you to secure the work of a new customer?

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Commitment and Discipline

Commitment and Discipline

23 April 2010

These two ideas are very important for making a change to how any business is operating. With them, your working world can improve and flourish.

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Did New Zealand invent the Banking System?

Did New Zealand invent the Banking System?

22 April 2010

Ages ago, I was having coffee with a friend of mine (not a hugely unusual occurrence it has to be said), and we were discussing Banks in New Zealand.

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Clarity, Hope and Risk – growing a successful business.

Clarity, Hope and Risk – growing a successful business.

20 April 2010

In the big picture there are really only three things we need to grow a Mature Business.

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Why DIY Marketing = RIP

Why DIY Marketing = RIP

16 April 2010

Would you let an untrained builder renovate your home? What about a plumber on your bathroom?

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How Long Should A Blog Article Be?

How Long Should A Blog Article Be?

14 April 2010

Ahhh, the big question. Please don’ t hate me, but there just isn’t a simple answer to this one.

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Do You Have Indispensible Employees Holding Your Business Hostage?

Do You Have Indispensible Employees Holding Your Business Hostage?

13 April 2010

Ever had an employee who made outrageous demands (for salary, promotions, time-off etc) and you gave it to them because you felt you ‘had no choice’?

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The 4 People Your Website Needs To Speak To

The 4 People Your Website Needs To Speak To

12 April 2010

You can probably name a few different personality profiling systems. One example is the popular Myers Briggs that many businesses use to evaluate potential employees.

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Can A Janitor Become Wealthy?

Can A Janitor Become Wealthy?

12 April 2010

Over the weekend, we had some friends round, who are interested in getting out of the Rate Race and sorting out their finances.

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How To Deal With Grumpy Customers

How To Deal With Grumpy Customers

09 April 2010

‘You’re a dumb b*$#@%d’ one of your best customers yells down the phone. Your stomach churns, you get that sinking feeling and ...

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What Makes Your Staff Tick?

What Makes Your Staff Tick?

08 April 2010

don’t know how many times I here a business owner or manager say “if it wasn’t for the staff this job would be great”, like it or not most of us need staff to complete the work we do for our customers.

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Do Kiwis really have a better quality of life?

Do Kiwis really have a better quality of life?

08 April 2010

Shock, horror! A new survey is out that suggests Kiwis just are not taking enough holidays and are prepared to work extra rather than take even the holiday they are entitled to.

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