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How to manage rising costs?
If you’re a small business owner and you haven’t reviewed your prices for this new financial year or done a budget or cashflow plan, we urge to put it on…
Why I joined Prime as a Business Advisor
Breton Dobbs – Joined Prime in 2016 “It’s simple really – Prime Strategies was (still is) founded on one guiding principle – a genuine desire to help small business owners…
Navigating your business through 2024
“Know your numbers and seek help to maintain resilience.” That’s the call from Stacey Martin – Senior Partner, BNZ on 13/2/24 from the NZ Herald article “Navigating Your Business Through…
Employees value these things
I have noticed a shift in how businesses are looking at the remuneration of their employees. While the specific priorities of employees can vary depending on individual circumstances and personal…
Business Competition
Recently I was having a conversation with a friend about competition and how it related to pricing. The general view was that competition drives prices down – and that’s it.…
Business Snakes and Ladders
As a child, I recall my grandfather telling me that running a business (and life) is akin to playing the game of Snakes and Ladders. I never understood what he…
10 key focus points to run an efficient business
Set clear goals and objectives:Establish what you want to achieve, both in the short and long term, and make sure your team is aligned and working towards the same goals. …
Why leadership is so important in running a successful business.
Here are the reasons why leadership is considered important in running a successful business: Direction and Purpose: A strong leader sets the direction and purpose of the organization and provides…
The sales game – a gentle reminder
I am sure you have heard the statistics. Herein are some general comments and reminders about the sales market and how successful people “make it” by beating the sales budget…
Getting things done
The majority of successful people in business are often described as being very well organized and good time managers. Fortunately, time management skills are learnable with practice and repetition. You…
Customer Experience
You often hear businesses claim that their number one focus is customer service, but when questioned, they find it difficult to define exactly how this is executed and what this…
Evaluating new business ideas
People who are self-employed generally like to stay that way. If they sell a business they quickly start another one, and successful owners seem to have a ‘knack’ for coming…