The devil makes work for idle hands . . .

The devil makes work for idle hands . . .

In the middle of the four week Level 4 lockdown, I, like everyone else around New Zealand, have had to confront the element of time in this new but temporary reality. I work at home as it is, so work has not been a problem, or should I say, a huge readjustment. After...
Coronavirus – the good, the bad, and the ugly

Coronavirus – the good, the bad, and the ugly

For the first time we are witnessing a truly unique event that is affecting the whole world – a pandemic that is incredibly infectious and has altered the way that human beings conduct their lives, business and behaviour. Like other catastrophic events, we see...
We have been relying on reviews for millennia

We have been relying on reviews for millennia

Online reviews, online reputation marketing. referrals, testimonials. More than ever before we rely on the verified reviews of others to help guide the purchasing decisions we make and the choices we consider before engaging a business. I have been thinking a lot...
Start-up businesses and reviews go hand in hand

Start-up businesses and reviews go hand in hand

Starting up a new business is hard. It takes a lot of work and a great deal of preparation and research. The best ideas in the world, and the most skillful tradespeople, craftsmen, artisans, service providers, and product sellers, still require determination, skill...