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Icehouse Conference 2018 | The Photos

Photos from The Icehouse Conference 2018, a time for alumni to reconnect and re-energise their business ownership journey.

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Digital Opportunities: Why a Digital Audit Is a Good Idea

Change is coming. Change is already here. If you’re accessing this content on a digital device, then you’re already actively engaged in using digital tools.

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Insights Shared With 1,000+ NZ Business Owners

Over 1,000 New Zealand business owners and leaders have completed The Icehouse Persona Quiz to see what kind of NZ bird business owner ‘persona’ they are.

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Staff Shortages Mean Change Is Essential

Many people in business and the general population will well remember the days when we used to say “last one out turn off the light” and discussions would rage about how to stop ...

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MVPs – Why Developing the Bare Minimum Is the Right Strategy

The founder of LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman once famously said “If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late”. If you take this philosophy ...

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Roofline Canterbury: A Business Plan for Years to Come

Colin and Kerry Megaw have been directors of Roofline Canterbury for over 14 years, a Canterbury owned and operated roofing and cladding manufacturer.

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5 Tips to Grow the Leaders in Your Business

I often hear Owner Managers asking how they can get more accountability from their senior team. They wonder why some of their managers are not stepping up or showing more ...

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Of Course It’s Personal: 5 Tips for Creating Customer Loyalty

Many businesses focus their marketing efforts on acquiring new customers. And yes, new customers are important. Ultimately, however, acquiring new customers is not as ...

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Lodges, Hotels, Wine, and the Importance of Strengthening Your Brand

When I asked my American travel agent friend about which luxury lodges she recommends to wealthy clients planning a trip to New Zealand, her answer gave me the idea for this blog. ...

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3 Top Tips for a Better Work/Life Balance

Work/Life balance is something we are all trying to get right, especially now with modern technology and employers encouraging flexible working hours, the boundaries are becoming ...

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