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digitaltoolsnz

Top digital solutions addressing burnout in NZ workplaces

New Zealand businesses are turning to digital tools as stress and burnout levels surge across workplaces. Companies are deploying tech...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 May 2025 | 5 min read
employee onboarding

Why onboarding can make or break your team

Onboarding is often treated like a checklist—logins, paperwork, the obligatory office tour—but companies that get it right know it’s much...

By Liam Foster | 08 May 2025 | 5 min read
thriving business owner

Daily habits of business owners who don’t burn out

In a world where entrepreneurial hustle is worn like a badge of honour, many business owners are quietly unravelling behind...

By Liam Foster | 07 May 2025 | 5 min read
leadershipfeedback

New study links emotion timing to team output

A recent study in Organisation Science shows that leadership effectiveness depends not only on what emotions are expressed, but when...

By Nicole Valdez | 07 May 2025 | 3 min read
web content

A quick guide to running a website content audit

A hefty amount of time and budget is invested to produce high-quality content aimed at attracting and engaging visitors. However,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 May 2025 | 3 min read
client meeting

How to stop undercharging without losing clients

It usually starts with a twinge of discomfort: a freelancer or agency head wraps up another long week only to...

By Liam Foster | 06 May 2025 | 5 min read
ceo

From hands-on to helm: How to shift from operator to CEO in your own business

It starts with a familiar scene: a founder, sleeves rolled up, drowning in emails, managing client requests, solving internal hiccups,...

By Liam Foster | 05 May 2025 | 5 min read
cash flow

The business owner’s guide to setting up a cash flow forecast

Why Cash Flow Forecasting Isn’t Optional It’s one of the more sobering truths in business: you can be turning a profit...

By Liam Foster | 02 May 2025 | 5 min read
task automation

How to automate 80% of your admin tasks without hiring more staff

If you run a small or medium-sized business, you already know the drill: you’re juggling a dozen things at once....

By Liam Foster | 30 Apr 2025 | 5 min read
ai prompts

Top AI prompts that empower entrepreneurs to tackle challenges

Entrepreneurs are under pressure to combine creativity, resilience, and strategy. Many are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to sharpen...

By Nicole Valdez | 28 Apr 2025 | 4 min read
transformational leadership

How transformational leadership is reshaping modern workplaces

C-suite executives across sectors like tech, SaaS, and manufacturing are re-evaluating what transformational leadership means in today’s market. Leadership isn't...

By Nicole Valdez | 25 Apr 2025 | 3 min read
first time managers

6 pieces of advice for first-time managers

Being a manager for the first-time can be complicated—here’s how to get better. 6 Useful Pieces of Advice for First-Time Managers Embrace...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 22 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
toxicleadership

Hidden signs of toxic leadership revealed in new report

Progress on inclusion hasn't erased the undercurrents of authority-driven bullying. The Workplace Bullying Institute reports more than 28 million workers...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Apr 2025 | 5 min read
australian magpie cracticus tibicen

Focus over flash: A practical guide to overcoming shiny object syndrome in business

The startup’s roadmap was clear—until a flashy new market trend sent the team swerving into yet another pivot. That new...

By Liam Foster | 17 Apr 2025 | 6 min read
proven steps to recover from bankruptcy

Proven steps to recover from bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which an individual or company formally acknowledges an inability to pay outstanding debts or...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Apr 2025 | 2 min read
selftrust

Why self-trust emerges as key to modern leadership

Once considered a non-negotiable for top leadership, confidence is under new scrutiny. Confidence has been a prized commodity in executive...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Apr 2025 | 4 min read