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turn chaos into control with a simple weekly operating rhythm

Turn chaos into control with a simple weekly operating rhythm

Many small businesses run on momentum, not systems. Work piles up, decisions get delayed, and owners end up firefighting instead...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
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How to build a marketing message that actually converts

Most small‑business owners know they need a marketing message. Few ever build one that actually converts. The problem is not...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Mar 2026 | 3 min read
how outsourcing bookkeeping is a smart move for growing small businesses

How outsourcing bookkeeping is a smart move for growing small businesses

For many small business owners, bookkeeping starts as a simple side task. You track invoices in a spreadsheet, keep an...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Mar 2026 | 4 min read
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When small businesses should outsource content writing

Small businesses often start by writing their own content in house. It feels cheaper and more in control. But over...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Mar 2026 | 4 min read
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Labour’s Proposed Capital Gains Tax

Targeted tax plan to grow the economy and fund free doctor visits The Labour Party has unveiled a new targeted tax...

By Jonathon Taylor | 05 Nov 2025 | 6 min read
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The Danger of Distractions while Driving

An easy habit that saves lives  The New Zealand Automobile Association (AA) and Kaitiaki o Ara / Students Against Dangerous Driving...

By Jonathon Taylor | 03 Nov 2025 | 3 min read
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Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series

A striking open-top display of uncompromising luxury In a world where high-performance and high-luxury rarely coexist with subtlety, the new Mercedes-Maybach...

By Jonathon Taylor | 13 Oct 2025 | 5 min read
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Reserve Bank Reduces the Official Cash Rate

Reserve Bank Reduces OCR to Support Economic Recovery The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has reduced the Official Cash Rate...

By Jonathon Taylor | 09 Oct 2025 | 5 min read
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Polestar 5: A new kind of grand tourer

The Polestar 5 is the latest step in Polestar’s journey as a dedicated electric performance brand. Born from the striking...

By Jonathon Taylor | 01 Oct 2025 | 5 min read
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“Broken” Holidays Act overhaul on the way

Cabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Holidays Act 2003 with a new Employment Leave Act, giving confidence and...

By Jonathon Taylor | 30 Sep 2025 | 4 min read
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Turning client frowns upside down

When feedback from a client comes your way – and I mean the negative kind, followed by a sad and/or...

By Jonathon Taylor | 24 Sep 2025 | 6 min read
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The importance of caring for your fleet

With accidents occurring on the road every day, vehicle safety is a huge concern for all New Zealanders. For every...

By Jonathon Taylor | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Business Canterbury welcomes manufacturing regulation consultation

Business Canterbury has welcomed the announcement that Government will consult with the manufacturing sector on simplified workplace safety regulations, particularly...

By Jonathon Taylor | 17 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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August vehicle sales fuel optimism for sustained recovery

New vehicle suppliers are growing increasingly optimistic about a sustained rebound in sales, as August results continue the upward trend...

By Jonathon Taylor | 16 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Phased reopening plan announced for Christ Church Cathedral

A new, staged approach to reopening Christ Church Cathedral has been announced by Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Ltd (CCRL), with...

By Jonathon Taylor | 15 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Biggest shake-up to building consent system in decades announced

The Government has unveiled what it calls the most significant reform of New Zealand’s building consent system since the Building...

By Jonathon Taylor | 19 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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