Your business website is one of your most powerful marketing tools, but only if it’s done well. Maybe ten or twenty years ago it was enough to have a simple home page with your contact details – much like a listing in the traditional phonebook. But today’s businesses...
As a small business owner, we know that you have got an awful lot on your plate. So much, in fact, that it can be hard to know exactly what to focus on! But when you boil all your business tasks down, the most important question to ask is: will this task help with my...
So you are ready to expand your empire and bring on someone to help, congratulations! Hiring your first employee is a critical milestone in the growth of your business. As exciting as this moment is, it's a decision that shouldn't be rushed. Jumping in before you are...
Every business owner needs something of a DIY attitude to succeed. This particularly true in the early days of a new venture. And as Kiwis, we are perfectly equipped for a bit of DIY on any occasion. All we need is a bit of number 8 wire, right? Or maybe some duct...
We have all had bad weeks that don't go to plan, where the work piles up and it feels like nothing is getting done. You look at your mounting to-do list and feel like it will never be clear. Unproductive weeks often have a way of seeping in to create a negative...
Time is money. It’s a saying that has been bandied around so much that it has lost its meaning. You may know it, you may get it, but do you really comprehend how true it is? Money can come and go, but you can never get your time back. True in life, as much as in...
Do you wake up each day feeling overwhelmed with all the things that need to get done in your business? We get it. There are a hundred items on your to-do list and that number is only growing. You don’t have enough time, money, or energy to get them all done. While...
The number one reason businesses don't outsource is that they think they can't afford it. While affordability is always a valid concern, quite often business owners make this assumption without taking into account the opportunity cost of all the time, money and...
Imagine arriving at your desk and having a to-do list full of tasks that are enjoyable, meaningful, or relatively easy. It sounds like a bit of a dream, doesn’t it? No more slogging your way through things you find difficult or that bore the pants off you. And how can...
So, you have got more work than you can handle? Congratulations! That means it is time to build your support team. Is it time to outsource? Or to hire? Luckily, today’s businesses have a ton of options when it comes to building their ideal team. Thanks to the...
When you first started your business, did you think you would simply make money from what you love to do? Makes sense right... put in the work and the money comes in for you to spend. Easy, right? Then reality kicks in. Running a business can be exhilarating and...
When you first started your business, you were most likely neck-deep in it, multi-tasking, wearing all the hats, and taking care of every last detail. We are willing to bet you had a questionable work/life balance and very little time for anything else! However, as a...