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aiemployeerecognition

Workhuman Live 2025 highlights how AI is reshaping the future of recognition

Employee recognition has entered the era of intelligence. Organisations in 2025 are using real-time insights to reward performance, uncover potential,...

By Nicole Valdez | 22 May 2025 | 4 min read
startup business owner

Things you need to be mindful of as a startup business owner

You may be looking for a more flexible schedule, dreaming of becoming your own boss, or wanting to earn directly...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 May 2025 | 3 min read
healthcare strategy

How to build a healthcare strategy that boosts B2B performance

Health is no longer optional—it’s a lever for performance. B2B companies, where delivery depends on team alignment and consistent output,...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 May 2025 | 4 min read
business team meeting

How to run a high-performance business with a lean team

In business, there’s an old belief that more people means more productivity, more ideas, and more growth. But as industries...

By Liam Foster | 21 May 2025 | 6 min read
turning customer feedback into opportunities

Turning customer feedback into opportunities

Customer feedback is information provided by customers about their experience with a product, service, or brand. It includes their opinions,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 May 2025 | 3 min read
pay per click

Is paid advertising still worth it in 2025?

In the last decade, paid advertising has weathered sweeping changes—some seismic, others subtle. From the dawn of programmatic to the...

By Liam Foster | 20 May 2025 | 5 min read
family business

Branching out or breaking up? The most common family business problems

In a family business, decision-making is often faster due to centralised leadership and a shared vision, enabling them to seize...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 May 2025 | 2 min read
efficiency

How to cut overhead costs without sacrificing quality

In 2002, Toyota quietly announced it had saved $2 billion—not by slashing staff or closing factories, but through quality improvements...

By Liam Foster | 15 May 2025 | 5 min read
gst microscope

What you need to know about GST in New Zealand (and how to handle it)

For businesses operating in New Zealand, GST is a core part of everyday operations. Unlike income tax, which targets profits,...

By Liam Foster | 14 May 2025 | 6 min read
understanding non branded and branded keywords

Understanding non-branded and branded keywords

Keywords play a crucial role in digital marketing. However, not all keywords work the same way. If you’re a business...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 May 2025 | 3 min read
ai solutions 800x600

How AI is actually being used in business in 2025

Just a few years ago, artificial intelligence was mostly a conversation piece—an intriguing concept touted in keynotes and business forecasts,...

By Liam Foster | 13 May 2025 | 5 min read
business plan

How to write a business plan that actually works

If you’ve ever written a business plan that ended up gathering dust on a shelf—or never quite made it past...

By Liam Foster | 13 May 2025 | 5 min read
business systems

What happens when you step away? Building systems that let your business thrive without you

Imagine taking a month off tomorrow. No calls, no emails, no quick check-ins—just complete detachment. Would your business carry on...

By Liam Foster | 12 May 2025 | 5 min read
business audit

How to prepare for an audit as a business owner

For most business owners, the word “audit” triggers a mix of dread and uncertainty. But that unease is often rooted...

By Liam Foster | 12 May 2025 | 5 min read
gap analysis (1)

7 steps to implementing gap analysis in your business

Organisations often know where they want to go but struggle to pinpoint why they’re not there yet. That’s where gap...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 May 2025 | 3 min read
employment contract

What to include in your employment contracts

An employment contract is your frontline tool for clarity, compliance, and workplace harmony. While it may seem like paperwork to...

By Liam Foster | 09 May 2025 | 4 min read