Straight Talk

Being a business owner can be extremely exciting and satisfying but also, at times, very isolating. In fact, isolation and loneliness are two of the biggest issues reported by Kiwi small business owners. You may recognise some of these experiences reported by business owners …

Whether you’re still stuck at the start of the change curve in shock or starting to feel optimistic again, understanding what you’re feeling and why you’re doing the things you’re doing in your current circumstances will help you move through the stages, adapt to the …

I recently read James Allen’s 1903 book Out From The Heart and, as with many of Allen’s books, it gave me much food for thought. In it, the philosophical writer addresses some simple, but often neglected, disciplines …

When an elephant trainer starts working with a baby elephant, he or she will use a rope to tie one of the elephant’s legs to a post. The elephant will struggle for hours, even days, trying to escape the rope, but eventually, it will …

Working remotely is often said to boost productivity. However, there are of course many variables and not everyone is suited to remote work. Here are some tips to ensure you keep your remote team productive …

As we come out of an initial period of shock and reflection, we look at 9 steps you can take to bring everything together and start creating a new beginning for your business to ensure you’re still relevant, offering value, and able to thrive …

What if you were equipped with a compass that helped translate your individual purpose and professional skills into social impact, while also making a profit for investors? And that helped you with the question of where …

You may have had a great New Year business plan in January with everything laid out and projected for 2020. Then in March, when everything was thrown up in the air, your plans and projections likely became irrelevant. These last three months have been extraordinary and tough for us all …

In the midst of such huge uncertainty and change in your business recently, it can be hard to look on the bright side and keep team spirits up. Psychologists agree that 3 things are crucial to keep us sane during difficult times …

Anyone can start and build and manage a business. But few can build and successfully sustain a high-margin, employee-friendly, community-healthy, customer-satisfying sustainable business to thrive …