Stunning success from the Black Caps! As a long-time cricket fan, what a feeling. A very proud moment for our country. There are so many lessons from the team and their winning approach that we can take into the business world. Here is only a handful
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How to be more efficient & get more out of your day
Do you ever wonder how some people seem to pack more into their day than you do? Are their hours longer than yours or are you just slow at getting stuff done? I’m going with neither — it’s possibly just how they spend their time and how they control
How open to change are you, honestly?
I was asked by Janet MacDonald to appear on her Changehub podcast to talk about change and the whole topic got me thinking. As Justine Flynn from Thank You said at Nurture Change, “no change, no change”. If you want the same thing you’ve always
Why business partnerships are like MAFS
(As published on Stuff on May 5, 2021 — READ HERE) Now I haven't been watching MAFS (Married at First Sight) but I gather a LOT of Kiwis have, going by casual conversations I've had with clients! It's an interesting concept: matching people on
Why you need to be thinking about digital initiatives to thrive in 2021
A recent survey by Gartner showed that 87% of organisations surveyed are prioritising customer-facing digital business initiatives. Why? They know that to stand out in a crowded market, they need to stand out online. They need to create content that
Are you missing the single most important thing to improving your business?
Occasionally, I see business owners who are afraid to be vulnerable about what they don’t know. For some reason, they think that they need to have all the answers; that customers come to them and expect them to be perfect. Now in an ideal world, we
What buying a rundown mechanic’s garage taught me about business
My wife Sip told me she’d found an ideal property to become the new Business Changing HQ. As her taste is impeccable (especially in husbands!), I was excited to see what gem she had found for us. I was disappointed. Sorely. A rundown former
Recent client wins
It’s been a long time since we shared some of the cool stuff our clients have been up to but here’s a few recent wins... Make Architects were selected for the prestigious Dezeen Awards 2020 for their awesome Karangahake House design (pictured),