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Is paid advertising still worth it in 2025?

In the last decade, paid advertising has weathered sweeping changes—some seismic, others subtle. From the dawn of programmatic to the...

By Liam Foster | 20 May 2025 | 5 min read
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Branching out or breaking up? The most common family business problems

In a family business, decision-making is often faster due to centralised leadership and a shared vision, enabling them to seize...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 May 2025 | 2 min read
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How to cut overhead costs without sacrificing quality

In 2002, Toyota quietly announced it had saved $2 billion—not by slashing staff or closing factories, but through quality improvements...

By Liam Foster | 15 May 2025 | 5 min read
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What you need to know about GST in New Zealand (and how to handle it)

For businesses operating in New Zealand, GST is a core part of everyday operations. Unlike income tax, which targets profits,...

By Liam Foster | 14 May 2025 | 6 min read
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Understanding non-branded and branded keywords

Keywords play a crucial role in digital marketing. However, not all keywords work the same way. If you’re a business...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 May 2025 | 3 min read
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How AI is actually being used in business in 2025

Just a few years ago, artificial intelligence was mostly a conversation piece—an intriguing concept touted in keynotes and business forecasts,...

By Liam Foster | 13 May 2025 | 5 min read
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How to write a business plan that actually works

If you’ve ever written a business plan that ended up gathering dust on a shelf—or never quite made it past...

By Liam Foster | 13 May 2025 | 5 min read
business systems

What happens when you step away? Building systems that let your business thrive without you

Imagine taking a month off tomorrow. No calls, no emails, no quick check-ins—just complete detachment. Would your business carry on...

By Liam Foster | 12 May 2025 | 5 min read
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How to prepare for an audit as a business owner

For most business owners, the word “audit” triggers a mix of dread and uncertainty. But that unease is often rooted...

By Liam Foster | 12 May 2025 | 5 min read
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7 steps to implementing gap analysis in your business

Organisations often know where they want to go but struggle to pinpoint why they’re not there yet. That’s where gap...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 May 2025 | 3 min read
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What to include in your employment contracts

An employment contract is your frontline tool for clarity, compliance, and workplace harmony. While it may seem like paperwork to...

By Liam Foster | 09 May 2025 | 4 min read
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Top digital solutions addressing burnout in NZ workplaces

New Zealand businesses are turning to digital tools as stress and burnout levels surge across workplaces. Companies are deploying tech...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 May 2025 | 5 min read
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Why onboarding can make or break your team

Onboarding is often treated like a checklist—logins, paperwork, the obligatory office tour—but companies that get it right know it’s much...

By Liam Foster | 08 May 2025 | 5 min read
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Daily habits of business owners who don’t burn out

In a world where entrepreneurial hustle is worn like a badge of honour, many business owners are quietly unravelling behind...

By Liam Foster | 07 May 2025 | 5 min read
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New study links emotion timing to team output

A recent study in Organisation Science shows that leadership effectiveness depends not only on what emotions are expressed, but when...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 May 2025 | 3 min read
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A quick guide to running a website content audit

A hefty amount of time and budget is invested to produce high-quality content aimed at attracting and engaging visitors. However,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 May 2025 | 3 min read
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