Beware of social media stuff-ups
Different parts of the country rely on different methods of effective marketing, and this is also determined by the size of your company.
For example,...
Patterns
Many people comment on the fact that you cannot predict business anymore.
In the past or, the good old days as some still call them,...
Decisive and timely communication is key in settling disputes
Terry Sage of Trades Coaching New Zealand says sorting out disagreements quickly and decisively, whether involving yourself or a member of your staff, is...
Learning to say no
Did you survive the soap opera-style cliffhanger we left you with last month? Build you up to a level of pure excitement and hope,...
Star Trek and its relevance to today’s business owners
By Terry Sage, Trades Coaching NZ
Here we are, the end of another year. And how many times have you heard that it’s gone so...
What’s in a name?
There are no penguins in the column this month, the reason being the editor called me before the last magazine went to print and...
Customer service at 8.45am — it’ll go a long way!
I recently arrived back from the UK on a Monday morning at 4.30am. Having walked around Devon and London in a mini heatwave of...
Moderation and timing needed to save the planet
Terry Sage of Trades Coaching New Zealand, despite risking being placed on a Greenpeace hitlist, points out the downsides to a couple of favoured...
Seek alternatives to materials supply and income streams
Terry Sage of Trades Coaching New Zealand says supply chain problems should be prompting business owners to seek alternatives for materials supply and/or income...
Make Mum proud!
So here we are again — a year past, a holiday season eagerly looked forward to and gone so quick, and memories, just memories.
And...