Kiwi Company in China Infant Food Market
Small Kiwi firm Biopure Health has gone where no New Zealand company has gone before, claiming a small, but potentially lucrative foothold in the multi-billion dollar infant formula market in China.
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Business Press Releases, New Zealand
Instant Exposure Information Now Available For Radiation Workers
The way in which radiation workers are monitored for occupational exposure to ionising radiation is set to change with the introduction of a new and very different type of dosimeter that has just been approved for legal use in New Zealand.
Announcing Timely – Online appointments
A new online booking system – Timely – is being released in July 2012 by the same co-founders as the successful BookIt, now owned and operated by TradeMe. It will integrate directly with other leading websites and online solutions.
Domino’s Net Profit After Tax up 23%
New Zealand pizza maker Domino’s announces their half year results have seen a $12.6 million increase in net profit after tax.
Optimizer HQ Announces Acquisition of Creative Agency Design
One of New Zealand’s fastest growing technology companies has made its first strategic acquisition, just days after announcing its listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Kiwi IT Firm Joins Top NZ Companies on German Stock Exchange
A Kiwi company founded in a bedroom eight years ago with just $10 start-up capital has now been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Customer Experience a Major Business Focus in 2012 Survey Reveals
A 2011 Bloomberg Businessweek survey revealed that “delivering a great customer experience” has become the new imperative: 80% of the companies polled rated customer experience as a top strategic objective.
Tax Toolbox Launched by Wise Advice
Wise Advice’s new app – the Tax Toolbox contains all the tax calculators a small business owner in New Zealand needs – GST, PAYE and personal tax along with a due date reminders function alerting you when tax payments are due. It also includes regular updates, usefull articles and discussions designed to help business people keep up to date with whats happening in the accounting and tax sector
P&G Announces First Ever New Zealand Corporate Brand Campaign
Kiwis are set to become more familiar with where some of their favourite brands come from thanks to a new corporate brand campaign set to kick off this weekend by Procter & Gamble.
New Fonterra CEO
Federated Farmers welcomes the new Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings who will take over from Andrew Ferrier who is set to retire soon.
Your People are NOT your greatest Asset
No it’s not a typo; the only people that can be described as an asset to your business are the right people. The wrong people can bring your business to its knees.
BusinessNZ Welcomes More Choice in ACC
BusinessNZ welcomes the proposals outlined in the ACC discussion document, providing choice and competition.
YellowLocal®.co.nz arrives in the neighbourhood
Yellow Pages Group launch another website promoting their listings by suburb in Auckland following the Local Print Directories that are already published in suburbs.
Your Stress Management Practice May Be Slowly Killing You
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Can women really have their cake and eat it when it comes to work life balance?
For the modern woman the demands of managing full time employment with a busy family and a healthy lifestyle can seem near on impossible. However for those entrepreneurial women who aren’t prepared to give up on the work life balance dream, exciting possibilities are starting to arise. Technological advances are not only making it easier for women to strike out on their own but they are also making it cheaper, and this is leading to a rise in the number of women starting small businesses. Kiwi entrepreneurs Janine Ogg and Jo Foster of Love Your Small Business are an example of how this trend is playing out in New Zealand and are ensuring women around the world are keeping up with these developments. Their upcoming Profit with Purpose Telesummit brings FREE expert advice and inspiration to women who want to have their cake and eat it too!
One Thing Business Can Be Certain About
It’s been a long time coming but it is here and it will increasingly be the difference between business growth, profitability and continual struggle. In a highly commoditised world with rapidly increasing competition the customer is now in charge and business is being continually judged on the quality of their customer experience.
Manufacturing Activity Shaken by Christchurch Earthquake
Manufacturing activity has been shaken over the last couple of months, but is still keeping its head above water, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
Assisting Christchurch Business to Bounce Back Stronger
For the first time in New Zealand business has available a detailed customer experience development manual.
New Vocational Pathways for the Youth Guarantee Scheme
BusinessNZ welcomes vocational pathways. The Education Minister has announced new vocational pathways for the Youth Guarantee Scheme. The Youth Guarantee Scheme allows 16 and 17 year to study towards their NCEA in both schools and tertiary organisations.
Private Sector Supports Rebirth of Canterbury Following Earthquake
The announcement by Government outlining a $2.5 million funding package for business is welcomed by business.