Key stories in this issue include making the most of the China Free Trade Agreement; selling quality tourism to Chinese travellers; 25 years of Closer Economic Relations with Australia; New Zealand’s need to keep up with the digital race; developing an R&D culture with the introduction of tax deductions; the advantages of overseas investment; and investing in management and leadership skills.
Diana Burns finds out where New Zealand companies can go on the back of the New Zealand China FTA agreement. We explain how to make the most of the FTA in five easy steps.
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Stretch assignments Alastair Rylatt looks at stretching staff to test potential.
Every business needs an innovationalist Ed Bernacki explains we need to stand up for what we think is right to encourage positive change.
New pill for interest rate migraine Dr Ganesh Nana considers the danger of neglecting the value of New Zealand’s clean, green image.
As China’s economy grows, its people are starting to travel the world and New Zealand is one of the destinations. Katherine Edmond discovers that high standards are needed to please our new visitors.
CER is 25. Ruth Le Pla discovers that there is still more to learn with trans-Tasman business and there are still new opportunities to explore.
New Zealand needs to improve its information and communication technology. Sharon Cuzens considers some of the work underway to do this and looks at some of the infrastructure we need.
Tax deductions for R&D have long been common in developed countries and New Zealand has now followed suit. Will it be enough to kick start and R&D culture? Katherine Edmond investigates.
Chris Ryan looks at how investment in overseas companies can pay off and what advantages it can provide to businesses back home.
Melanie Cooper reports that businesses are being encouraged to invest in management and leaderships skills.
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