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…
5 Ways to prepare for change & engage your team
A great article by the aptly-named Peter Economy for inc.com. Buy-outs, downsizing, staff changes, market changes – there are so many ways a business can transform literally overnight. While these moves often help a company remain competitive, they can also result in profound changes to…
Insights into becoming more resilient
One key business skill that is frequently over-looked is resilience. Being in business is an ever-changing journey, as markets wax and wane and industries evolve with technology – and all businesses face challenges that test the mettle of owners and managers. We liked these 8…
Are these the world’s most progressive workplaces?
Tired of endless bureaucracy, pointless report writing, and lack of freedom and entrepreneurship in the workplace? The Corporate Rebels believed that there has to be a better way, and have spent the last two years travelling the world learning from the most progressive organizations they could…
Creating a positive team culture for business success
Written by Prime Strategies Partner, Rob Drower. One of the most undervalued facets of SME Businesses is their Team Culture. Building a positive team culture and having an optimism running through your business is priceless. Easy, yes? Maybe not so easy, in a country known…
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…
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…
3 Keys to being a good CEO
A good CEO on really needs to do 3 things: Sets the overall vision and strategy of the company and communicates it to all stakeholders Recruits, hires, and retains the very best talent for the company. Makes sure there is always enough cash in the…
Self Discipline
If you want to join the 10% of people that are always ahead of the game then one of the biggest skills you need is the art of self discipline. As the cliché goes “the buck stops with you” and it is oh so easy…
10 Ways to lead your workforce by example
An executive who works alongside team members is rewarded with better performance but chumming up to employees is a fine balancing act. Too much comfort may breed complacency, an unwillingness to take on challenges, suppress independent thought and opposing ideas. You want your team to…