This week Unilever’s NZ arm starts its four-day work week trial for a period of 12 months. The fact that the trial is starting in NZ is confirmation that we are innovative and early adopters. Being small and tech savvy NZ is the ideal place to test new ideas before… Read More
Continue ReadingI recently read a book by Robert Nixon, a world class coach for accountants. Below is an extract from his book, courtesy of his friend Dandapani, on “finish what you begin”: If you start sleeping then the act of finishing sleeping is to make the bed If you start preparing… Read More
Continue ReadingThere are two main types of motivation – intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation comes from internal desires – we do things because we enjoy or want them, not because we have to. Examples of intrinsic motivation are going on a diet or working out at the gym because we want… Read More
Continue ReadingThey are calling it a bloodbath – a tide of Labour red across the country. National is licking its wounds and doing some serious thinking about what went so wrong, and why. One political comment was “that’s what happens to a party without purpose”. Indeed. No matter what your personal… Read More
Continue ReadingToday is 1st October – the start to a new financial quarter. For most NZ businesses with a 31 March balance date this marks the half-way point of the financial year. Last week we ran a “Know Your Numbers” webinar and if you missed it I recommend you watch it… Read More
Continue ReadingTimes are stressful. We’ve never been through an uncertain time like this before. Business is tough for many, and crazy busy for the others. Overseas holidays, weddings, birthdays, and important celebrations have been postponed or cancelled. We can’t water the garden, nor hose down the car. Last Friday I missed… Read More
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