In reviews – 22nd August ’23

In reviews – 22nd August ’23

Looking back over the past weeks and to the weeks ahead – to rate the noteworthy, the cringeworthy, the good, the bad, the ugly, and the truly amazing.  NBR deep sixing opinion columns The New Zealand Herald reported last week that the NBR (National Business Review)...
In reviews – 12th August ’23

In reviews – 12th August ’23

Looking back over the past weeks and to the weeks ahead – to rate the noteworthy, the cringeworthy, the good, the bad, the ugly, and the truly amazing.  Tradies Each week I sift through the online news looking for inspiring stories to lift the gloom. Truth be told,...
Direct contact from customers puts you in charge

Direct contact from customers puts you in charge

There are various ways for businesses to attract new customers but some are better than others. The best methods of all involve active, motivated customers contacting a business, this is known as direct contact. It is far superior to the alternative – business...
Our health professionals deserve far better

Our health professionals deserve far better

There are some decisions that really should be worked out with a hell of a lot more thought and consideration. Freezing public sector salaries after the budget last month is one of them. Now we face the prospect of nurses striking for better pay and conditions and...