How to build a company where the best ideas win
What if you knew what your coworkers really thought about you and what they were really like? Ray Dalio makes the business case for using radical transparency and algorithmic decision-making to create an idea meritocracy where people can speak up and say what they really…
Fight. Flight. Freeze in Business
The phrase “fight or flight” was coined in the 1920s to describe key behaviour that occurs in the context of a perceived threat. It evolved as a survival mechanism and results in an overwhelming action tendency from humans. Much later in the 70’s a third…
Will Small Business weather a rising minimum wage?
Written by Rob Drower and John Cleghorn, Managing Partners – Prime Strategies Group Most of you will be well aware that the minimum wage rate will increase to $16.50 as of 1 April 2018, a date that many may think rather apt. This is a rise…
Finding time is flying by – and you’re still not having fun?
Article by John Cleghorn, Business Management Consultant & Prime Strategies Group Partner. Here we are in yet another year. Time seems to go by so quickly, doesn’t it? So, for all those SME business owners out there, I have a few questions for you… Are…
How the biggest minimum wage rise in a decade will affect you
As you are most likely aware the minimum wage will go up from 1 April 2018. This is the largest minimum wage increase in a decade. Have you thought about how this will affect you and your business? Some SMEs may need to choose between…
Why New Zealand SMEs succeed with a great Business Advisor
As the world becomes ever smaller, small to medium business enterprises (SMEs) experience ever increasing greater pressure; competition from overseas, online competition and so on. As we move through these ever-changing times we must remember the words of Albert Einstein, “The definition of insanity is…
Small business? You don’t need to go it alone!
Many people go into their own business looking to change their lifestyle, work less and make their own decisions. It’s fair to say that the majority struggle with this concept, ending up working long hours, for less income – and more stress. In the Ministry…
A Nationwide Network of expert Business Advisors
As business advisors, we know that managing and growing business is extremely challenging and can take both a personal and financial toll. However with access to expert business advice on recruitment, financials, business plans and strategy, sales and marketing from a business advisor working to ensure that…
The Business Advisor Paradigm – Cost or Investment?
What impact will a business consultant have on your SME business? Let’s begin to answer that with another question. What do The All Blacks, an Olympic Gold Medallist and Bill Gates have in common? They all employ a coach to help them: “Create the perfect…