Enterprise ArchiveThe latest thinking on issues facing small and medium sized organisations |
Enterprise is a quarterly publication focused on sharing the latest thinking on issues facing small and medium sized organisations. It is written by our team of business advisors who are working along growing businesses each day helping them achieve their ultimate goal - sustainable growth.
| Enterprise - June 2012 This issue of Enterprise is jam-packed with some great stories about how to enhance your business’ wealth. The release of the zero budget saw the Government balancing the desire for growth and expansion on one hand and the need to constrain spending on the other. So we’ve decided to focus on how Kiwi private businesses can best maximise existing resources/networks and optimise all opportunities in this quarter. |
| Enterprise - March 2012 The trick to business model innovation; Celebrating 2011 Deloitte Fast 50 go-getters; Getting to know Ari Sargent, CEO of Powershop; What is that in your pocket? It’s a smartphone; Looking to maximise your business this year? Good advice: Critical to ongoing business success; Do you want to get twice as much for the same cost? |
| Enterprise - November 2011 Gradual sell down now the preferred option for SME owners wanting to sell their business; Exporting for your future success; Post Penny and Hooper; Abolition of gift duty, a gift or not? ACC experience rating; Innovation and the 3 myths that often stop it happening; Counter-Fraud essentials |
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In this edition of Enterprise we focus on the changing role of technology in business and highlight a variety of current topics: Biomatters – a technology-based Fast 50 company – is profiled and we learn about the key challenges they faced when setting up off shore; We explore the importance of Business Intelligence for SMEs; We review effective ways to protect your company’s confidential information. There are important implications to consider on both technology and IT when a business is going through a growth period. We gain an understanding of what the implications are; We reveal how cloud computing has revolutionised how accountants work; Finally, we explain what Business interruption insurance typically covers and what you can do to ensure payment is obtained quickly. |
| Enterprise - April 2011 In this issue: Succession planning - how to plan for the next generation of your business; Structure me - the demise of LAQCs; Working for families tax credits - changes to the Working for families tax credits Family Income Calculation; Back to basics - why sound business planning reaps results; Experience Networks - a case study exploring the benefits of getting outside advice; The talent paradox - recruitment planning is key; Xero, Sharesight and GrowthPLUS™ - three new, affordable and effective services we offer. |
| Enterprise - December 2010 The focus of this quarter’s issue is on getting your business into shape for summer and the year ahead: Strong businesses poised for growth; Sweet success; All systems go; The time to sell, or is it?The importance of good design; Are LTCs just LAQCs in drag? |
| Enterprise - September 2010 The focus of this quarter’s issue is around evaluating new ventures: Models pushing the boundaries – successful businesses thinking outside the square; Relationships key to entering the Red Dragon – how to approach the vast China market; Staying out of double trouble – tax structuring when going offshore; Your future - in whose hands? – a guide to succession planning; Selling your business – time to prepare |
| Enterprise - June 2010 Whatever the economic climate may bring, now is a good time to take stock of your business and be prepared to capitalise on the opportunities that may lie ahead: Does success have a formula? SMEs and the 2010 Budget – a help or a hindrance to growth? Preparing for the GST hike; Sourcing funding for growth; A closer look at advisory boards for owner-operated businesses; On track with on-line accounting solutions |
| Enterprise - March 2010 This quarter’s issue we look at the latest thinking on issues facing small and medium sized businesses: Pedaling the economic cycle - are we there yet? Selling your business - are you ready? Expanding overseas - taxing issues; Social media - what’s the buzz, and is it real? |
| Enterprise - November 2009 R&D tax credits - all you need to know; Cash is king; Designing your future; Fastest growing businesses announced |
