So you’ve taken the plunge and moved your business, or part of it, online? Building trust in this new channel is your next priority.
Running a business can feel lonely at the best of times, and a lack of self-care can quickly cause mental health to suffer. Networking should be your first port of call, even under new lockdown restrictions.
With the announcement of wage subsidies and other support for businesses impacted by COVID-19, we asked local expert Lynley Averis, owner of AccountAgility NZ, how sole traders and freelancers can apply to receive assistance.
In this article, MYOB chief economist Jon Manning provides his guidance on how to calibrate your pricing strategy for an economic downturn or recession.
As government-mandated lockdown comes into force, there are some existing risks to small business that could be felt more acutely if precautions aren’t taken. That’s right, it’s time to rethink your cybersecurity protocols.
Do you sometimes feel that there’s not enough time in the day for business admin? Consultants can easily fall into the trap of letting the daily hustle impact business productivity.
A professional services business could be any number of things, from actuarial services to veterinarian practices. Do you have what it takes to use your specialist skills and carve out your own operation?
You have a special set of skills, so your business should offer a clearly defined set of services. As a tradesperson, carving out your niche is a simple way to make business life easier.
Jessamy Gee took on a lot of risk when starting her creative professional services business. Now that Think in Colour has been in operation for nearly a decade, we asked her to share some of the secrets to her success.