Business Mentors Blog
Do you ever wish you could ‘clone’ your work self to get more done? Well, ‘Meta’ is readying to help you do that on a huge ‘metaverse’ scale. Late last year, Facebook announced its rebrand as 'Meta' in an effort to drive what it calls ‘the next evolution of social interaction’. It makes sense to pay attention because few businesses or businesspeople remain untouched by Meta's channels, Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp. There are signs the metaverse is ...
Pure Hair Studio has taken Sarah Bergin on an exciting journey over the last five years. Not only did she launch and grow a thriving business, but she’s also navigated the challenges of the pandemic and found a balance between her work and life. She credits her Business Mentor, Wendy Johnston, with helping her build a business that suits her beautifully.
At long last, we might be seeing the end of COVID restrictions and return to a more 'normal' way of working. Most of us will be delighted to get back to the office and work with our teams face-to-face. However, many people have found they can still produce quality output even outside of the regular office space and time. And they're going to be hesitant about letting this go.
The fresh energy and insight of a Business Mentor can make an enormous difference to business owners who feel overwhelmed and overworked. A Mentor can help you identify where to put your attention and which tasks you can delegate or automate.
Online meetings are going to be around for a while, but it doesn’t mean we need to accept them as a necessary evil of Covid life. Just ask our Mentors! They’ve kept supporting businesses throughout the pandemic with virtual mentoring.
We’re all hoping 2022 will mark the beginning of a less turbulent time for business and our communities. But when employees are looking for a fresh start in the new year, it can bring other challenges for business owners. Unemployment rates are currently a low 3.4 percent and there are whispers of ‘The Great Resignation’ hitting NZ shores. So, we’ve gathered the best tips to help you retain a strong team to make the most of the year ahead.
Managing money is something Min McKay is very good at – both her own and other peoples’. With a background in banking Min decided to take her passion for teaching people how to make the most of their hard-earned money, into her own business – You Change. She tapped into Business Mentors NZ for help in digital marketing to increase her online presence and attract more customers.
A stint of playing American football in Germany started Bradley Fraser on the road to launching a niche business not seen before in New Zealand.
National Mentoring Day gives you a chance to get a taste of the benefits of mentoring. Let us explain what it is, how you can get involved and where it can lead.
For small business owners, the risk of cyberattack is snowballing. Last year cyberattacks increased by more than 42% in New Zealand. You ignore the risk at your peril. Even if you’re not a confident technology user, you can help reduce your risk with a few practical steps and the right support.
