Karere 'Business' - 'Business' stories
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Summer Reading Suggestions from our Business Specialist
We've compiled a list of reading for the active relaxers who like to multitask while chilling in the sun at the beach, on the deck, or wherever you may be holidaying. -
If it Weren't for your Gumboots: An interview with Bata
In our final Business story for 2024, we learn more about Wellington footwear manufacturer, Bata. Tucked away in Owhiro Bay, Bata have been making footwear for Kiwis for nearly 75 years. -
Upskilling with Online Courses
If you’re looking to learn a new work skill, advance your career or just study something for interest, these are some platforms offering a variety of free online courses. -
Breaking up with a Client
Is a client causing your business grief? We've pulled together some resources to help business owners negotiate a successful breakup. -
Learning from Failure
Whether in life or in business, when things go wrong there are always lessons to be learned from the experience. This week we've compiled some reading to better understand failure. -
Slow Productivity, and other works by Cal Newport
The author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work offers a philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload. Learn more about this new work and others in the WCL collection. -
Guest blog: 3 actions for those being made redundant
Been made redundant? Our guest blog piece outlines three things to keep in mind. -
Guest post: Reading matters at work
This blog is a re-post of a piece contributed by Literacy Aotearoa. It outlines how Literacy Aotearoa can support employers with workplace literacy and numeracy programmes. -
Guest post: Leading the Data-Driven Transformation
This guest post by Dr Fahimeh McGregor explores the critical journey from data adoption to adaptation. -
Business networking
Professional networking, or making connections, is an important part of individual career development - find out more. -
Guest post: It’s time for more people to find their voices
How we can all contribute, have an impact and drive positive change. -
Guest post: Save yourself from burnout with this simple formula
In this guest blog, Wellington-based clinical psychologist, Karen Nimmo, offers advice on dealing with burnout. -
Conversation Over Coffee: An interview with Matt Lamason, founder of Peoples Coffee
Our Business Specialist talks to Matt Lamason, founder and director of Wellington's iconic Peoples Coffee. -
Podcasting for Business
Podcasts are not only an alternate way of taking in information and staying informed, they are also an additional way for a business to connect with customers. -
Guest post: Digital disruption, New Zealand SMEs, and reevaluating your business valuation
Our Business Librarian highlights resources of interest to local businesses. Here's a guest piece by Jimmy Lin, CA. -
Now, Lead Others: author interview with Cillín Hearns
WCL sits down with Wellington leadership and performance coach Cillín Hearns to talk about his new book Now, Lead Others. -
Briefs with Beliefs : An Interview with Nisa's Pam Lowe
Our Business Specialist librarian interviews small Wellington businesses. Today we are happy to have Nisa. -
Chatting with Cahoots: an interview with Jade Musther of social business, Cahoots. Part 2
In the second of this two part interview, we continue our kōrero with Jade Musther, Cahoots, about building a business around social justice, bike powered trailers and queer advocacy in the trades.