The Business Doctor
As regular contributors to the NewsTalk ZB Business Hour as "The Business Doctor," we discuss the real issues, challenges and opportunities faced by New Zealand business owners. Read our blogs, and listen to past recordings of our discussions.
Recent conversations
30 September 2020: Mastering Time and Increasing Efficiency
We only have so many hours in the day. It appears with the advancement of technology to make us more productive expectations on individual performance is increasing also. How much is too much, and when it comes to managing our time, are we actually in control? Read the Blog Post
3 September 2020: Resilience – A Personal and Business Survival Strategy
The ability to cope with and recover from a crisis describes a resilient person. Business resilience refers to crisis management and business continuity. A resilient business places emphasis on providing resources that help its people deal with inevitable change, especially in these challenging times. Read the Blog Post
19 August 2020: Health, Safety and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Everyone is entitled to work in an environment where risks to their health, safety and wellbeing are adequately controlled. Everyone has a responsibility for their own health and safety, the safety and wellbeing of colleagues, customers, and anyone else affected by what they do, or don’t do. Read the Blog Post
6 August 2020: Why is Peer Learning So Important?
Often underutilised or overlooked is the existing collective knowledge we have immediate access to inside our business. Read the Blog Post
22 July 2020: Is Using Social Media To Promote Your Business Worth The Risk?
We should consider - Should business invest in social media advertising? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Read the Blog Post | Listen to the Recording
8 July 2020: Business Planning – Start with Simple
Things are different for business, and maybe its time for you to be different too. Planning is a habit and starting small, keeping it simple. Read the Blog Post
24 June 2020: Why Online is Important for Business – where to start
If you feel like you are being left behind, do not despair – the key message here is to start, but start now. Ensuring the online world and the real world of your business connect is an ongoing journey of applied learning and commitment. Read the Blog Post
10 June 2020: Is Remote Working the Future of Business
Productivity is measured by the rate of output per unit of input. Improving productivity means more available time and higher profit margins for business owners. Read the Blog Post | Listen to the Recording
