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10 key focus points to run an efficient business
Set clear goals and objectives:Establish what you want to achieve, both in the short and long term, and make sure your team is aligned and working towards the same goals. …
Business Snakes and Ladders
As a child, I recall my grandfather telling me that running a business (and life) is akin to playing the game of Snakes and Ladders. I never understood what he…
Business Competition
Recently I was having a conversation with a friend about competition and how it related to pricing. The general view was that competition drives prices down – and that’s it.…
Employees value these things
I have noticed a shift in how businesses are looking at the remuneration of their employees. While the specific priorities of employees can vary depending on individual circumstances and personal…
Navigating your business through 2024
“Know your numbers and seek help to maintain resilience.” That’s the call from Stacey Martin – Senior Partner, BNZ on 13/2/24 from the NZ Herald article “Navigating Your Business Through…
Why I joined Prime as a Business Advisor
Breton Dobbs – Joined Prime in 2016 “It’s simple really – Prime Strategies was (still is) founded on one guiding principle – a genuine desire to help small business owners…
How to manage rising costs?
If you’re a small business owner and you haven’t reviewed your prices for this new financial year or done a budget or cashflow plan, we urge to put it on…