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Fewer jobs, more self employment

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Jobs decline for second consecutive quarter Hot off the press – the latest labour market statistics released by Statistics New Zealand show that in the year ended June 2009 the number of seasonally adjusted jobs decreased 2.9 percent. This is the largest decrease since the NZ Statistics LEED ... Read more

Smart franchise owners utilise their banking experience

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Several Smart franchise owners have come from a banking background, and have capitalised on this experience to build their own business. Broad Business Understanding To excel in the banking industry, you must be able to interact professionally with a wide range of business organisations and you ... Read more

New Year – a popular time to set up a new business

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
More people decide to start their own business in January than in any other month. The sheer dread of returning to an unrewarding office job after the Christmas holidays, combined with New Year resolutions, spurs many people into action to become their own boss. According to Adrienne Pierce, ... Read more

Finding the right franchise

Friday, May 15th, 2009
Finding the business that’s right for you Find your right business – something that challenges, stimulates and satisfies you – something smart. You can minimise the risk you’ll take going into business, convert your long hours and hard work into money… and have fun in the process. ... Read more

Looking For a Career Change?

Friday, March 6th, 2009
You may have followed a career path for many years. But what if you’re tired of that career? Your choices are simple. You either: Stay where you are. Change careers and start again at the bottom or Become your own boss. Once it was common to keep the same job from ‘cradle to ... Read more