http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.sbnz.co.nz en-us Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:06 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/post/130001/unlock-digital-success-actionable-marketing-tips-for-small-businesses/ Digital marketing covers a wide range of activities and channels, and it’s hard to know where to begin when it comes to increasing your online presence, especially when new trends and channels are popping up more regularly than ever before.... Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/#post130001 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/post/129999/3-benefits-of-blogging-for-marketing-your-business/ In today’s competitive marketplace, having a strong online presence is crucial for business success, and blogs are a powerful tool for achieving this. But why is blogging essential, and how can it benefit your business as part of a digital marketing strategy?Google focuses on delivering users the most relevant, accurate, and high-quality information. When ranking websites, they also favour well-written, long-form content, which is why blogs are an effective marketing channel. Addressing what u... Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/#post129999 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/post/104058/business-success--people-success--leanne-holdsworth/ Leanne Holdsworth is the co-author of the book launched last week, Human Work: Five Leadership Mindsets for Humanising Workplaces (for more read here - https://www.humanworknetwork.com/) and is a presenter, together with Cultivating Leadership colleagues Naryan Wong, Jim Wicks and Diana Manks at the free SBNZ webinar 10 May. To register, head here: https://themeadow.space/workshops-and-courses/book-launch-human-w-2... Wed, 03 May 2023 11:53:17 +1200 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/#post104058 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/post/103107/ten-ways-to-improve-staff-retention/ Losing valuable employees can be costly and time-consuming. Here are 10 proven strategies for staff retention in small businesses:... Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:12:55 +1200 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/#post103107 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/post/100421/members-offer-receive-a-tailored-business-assessment/ If you are looking to:sell your business in the futureset up proper operating foundations to make the business run smoothly and more profitablygrow your business and take it to the next levelConsider a personally tailored Business Assessment today. One of SBNZ’s Key Sponsors, BSP Advisory Group, offers one of the most comprehensive business assessments available. As an SBNZ member you automatically receive a 50% discount, just mention you are a member on application and the discount will apply... Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:58:08 +1300 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/#post100421 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/post/100373/expert-provider-showcase-the-dream-factory/ The Dream Factory creates websites that have an active focus towards design, visibility on Google Search and, ultimately, creating something that shows the world what makes a business or organisation awesome.“Versatility is at the heart of our work”, says The Dream Factory founder Izaak Wicks. “I think a good website should have quality design, good online presence, the ability to convert in a digital marketing environment and also have strong technology behind it - a quality engine under ... Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:22:41 +1300 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/#post100373 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/post/100356/marketing-your-brand-is-about-more-than-just-good-looks/ A brand is more than just your company’s name or logo. It’s more than just a particular type of product you offer such as Q-tips brand of cotton swabs. It’s more than just the look of the packaging of your product. In a nutshell your ”Brand” is the culmination of everything your prospect’s 5 senses can pick up on about you.... Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/#post100356 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/post/94865/will-your-business-thrive--survive-in-2023-heres-some-tips-for-the-new-year/ With high inflation, high interest rates and increasing wages, all signs point to 2023 being a year in recession. That said, sound preparation and strategies can do a lot to help offset the effects of any economic downturn. What should you be doing in your business right now to put your business in the strongest position possible to manage a recession? Several business experts from the team at BSP Advisory Group have provided us with their advice below:... Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:05:16 +1300 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/#post94865 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/post/88917/small-business-new-zealand-on-nbr/ Adviser Philip Wicks has created Small Business NZ aimed mainly at companies generating under $5m in sales a year.... Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:23:20 +1300 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/#post88917 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/post/86338/six-keys-to-creating-an-awesome-sme-business/ Fun fact! 97% of all businesses in New Zealand are small businesses (NZ Stats 2021). Running a small business is part of our nation’s DNA Have you ever thought of starting a business? Here is a list of fundamentals you need to create an epic Kiwi business that you and your customers will love:... Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:22:11 +1200 http://www.sbnz.co.nz/blog/#post86338