by JAK | Sep 23, 2008 | general business
Thanks to the reader who spotted this paper by Bronwyn E. Howell which was presented at a conference in Rome, Italy, September 17-20, 2008. Abstract: Using an efficiency-based framework, this paper analyses the performance of New Zealand’s telecommunications...
by JAK | Apr 30, 2008 | general business, industry futures
On Friday a new and helpful law for NZ based businesses comes into effect. “On 2 May 2008 the Limited Partnerships Act 2008 will come into force. The Act has been introduced to promote sustainable growth* in New Zealand’s venture capital and private equity...
by JAK | Apr 29, 2008 | culture, general business, online marketing
Here is a great little conference (Freelance08) on next Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 8 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Auckland. It offers huge value for members of the freelance nation. Also a chance to hear from Nicky Hager, Brenda Ward, Virginia Larson and John...
by JAK | Apr 25, 2008 | general business
There is a great deal of hype around software as a service (or SAAS) at present. If you need help with sorting the hype from the useful content and want to know how we might be able to help keep reading. If you have already got it all sussed click here to reward...
by JAK | Apr 3, 2008 | big ideas, general business
About 8 or 9 years ago there was a real glut of conferences on the impact of the internet and most presenters felt obliged to talk about Moores law which applied then mostly to hardware. In fact we are surrounded by lots of “business cycles” and ripple...
by JAK | Feb 22, 2008 | culture, general business
Recruiting staff, especially for small companies has its risks as everyone want to look good. As the Semler story below emphasizes everyone is highlighting the positive but just maybe there is a way to ask the “right” questions in an interview or...