NZ Business & Finance

This book tackles something called the Quicksand Approach, 'The harder and longer you work, the quicker you sink'. How to Escape from Quicksand, explains exactly how to build a successful trade based business and still enjoy some life after the tools are put down at the end of the day. Readers will learn how to set up and use powerful job tracking and leveraging tools for both start up and well established businesses. John Horan and Gerry Maguire encourage trades people to understand what it takes to become successfully self employ... read more

Over the past two years, in both global and local markets, we've witnessed the collapse of the finance sector, sharemarkets have been in free fall, and the property market in turmoil. Simply relying on your personal financial matters to look after themselves is no longer an option. Now, more than ever, we need sound, practical and well-grounded advice to keep our investments safe and productive. From Crisis to Confidence lifts the lid on what caused the credit crisis and provides invaluable investment guidance for the future. This ... read more

The publication of a revised edition of Write Your Own CV: a New Zealand guide confirms that the quality of your CV is as important as ever and it is still the most effective way of presenting qualifications, experience and personal strengths. Author Paula Stenberg shares her extensive experience as a CV stylist and careers coach, to enable jobseekers to present their CV in the format that employers/recruiters prefer and that will be most likely to ensure their attention.Write Your Own CV is tailored specifically to the needs of th... read more

Everyone who buys real estate - whether as an investment or as a family home - wants to see the value of their property grow and grow. Achieving fast and strong capital gains should never be left to chance...and needn't be if you purchase a property in a real estate hot spot. An Insider's Guide to Real Estate Hot Spots allows you to view the market through the eyes of an expert investor, Kieran Trass, and to recognise the factors that signal an area is about to go through a period of rapid growth. The key to making money from ... read more

As we move further into the 21st century, there are signs of a widespread and largely unanswered call for leadership. All too often, when the call has been answered, it has been the administrative imperatives of management, rather than the vision and inspiration of leadership, that has driven the response. Indeed, one of the most disturbing trends of our time is the tendency to develop managed solutions to what are essentially leadership problems. The critical need is not for more management, but for more leadership

This is a lively, user-friendly guide on how to get by on less without losing your sense of humour, your sense of style or your commitment to helping save the planet. Wendyl Nissen, New Zealand's very own budget-conscious domestic goddess, brings an entertaining and informative approach to everyday household activities, from cleaning your home with natural cleaning products - that you can make at a fraction of the cost of commercial cleaners - to turning your tiny plot of earth into a garden and furnishing your rooms with vintage ... read more

A definitive and positive personal finance guide that looks at the best ways to combine, manage, invest and protect your money as a couple."...for richer or for poorer..."Wouldn't you prefer it was "for richer"? Right from the first date, money matters are part of being a couple. Who pays for what, and how much? Should you have a joint bank account or maintain some financial independence?As a couple, you can pool your money to achieve your dreams faster - whether it be an overseas holiday together, buying a bach or your first home,... read more

Red tape and compliance costs are the number one concern of New Zealand’s small businesses. This is the book that will empower business owners with sure-fire strategies and the inside knowledge to legally reduce hefty operating costs in this area.The book covers diverse areas such as Companies office, Stats Dept surveys, outsourcing, RMA, debtor control, Banklink and more, related in plain language and with humour.

This guide presents everything you need to know about reaching your highest potential at work - collected in one comprehensive volume. It is based on five year's work as a coach with personal and corporate clients and examines career, finances, health, relationships and total well-being. It is specifically targeted at those wanting to reach their highest potential with regards to their career and is a 'business' book, rather than a 'self-help' title, and the book format and design reflect this. The chapter titles sum up the cont... read more

An easy-to-follow guide to real estate law, written by an investor, for investors - <i>Property Law</i> demystifies key legal issues in property transactions - and shows you how to avoid the traps. With useful checklists and plain English definitions of legal terms, this book is essential for anyone investing in property. You'll learn about: Contracts, agreements and disputes; Your legal rights, obligations and protections when buying, selling, leasing, building, developing or subdividing; What to watch out for on a tit... read more

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The NZ Reserve Bank is now internationally renowned for its strong mandate to eliminate inflation, having been the first reserve or central bank in the world to adopt the 'inflation targeting' approach to monetary policy. The Bank also, of course, maintains the integrity of the currency; preserves the stability of the financial system and undertakes a range of activities on behalf of the country. Innovation and Independence tells the fascinating story of how this small central bank took the opportunities created by the political ch... read more

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All New Zealanders including business owners, wage and salary earners, rental property owners, investors and the retired are entitled to take advantage of every legitimate income tax break the IRD allows. This book contains hundreds of tips, techniques and strategies to increase your real income through income splitting strategies, tax shields, tax-smart investments, tax deductions and much, much and more!This book does not involve breaking the law, bending the law or even pushing the boundaries. It works within clearly established... read more

Parents are increasingly anxious about their children's future financial security. The job market is very competitive, and we watch young people leave the education system carrying a burden of debt before they even join the workforce. At a family level, there are other stresses. Life is more frenetic. Time is scarce. So how does a family navigate its way through this uncertainty? How does a family ensure that their children will grow up with a positive, realistic understanding of the role of money in their lives? How do we ensure t... read more

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An introductory text to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Operations Management. It provides students with a state-of-the-art overview of operations management.

Get Paid Painlessly is a handy guide for the 151,000 New Zealand business and their employees who are working in accounts and credit control, helping them recover money from those clients who regard others as a free provider of working capital for their businesses. It explains how to ask for your money, get paid quick and avoid the hassle without upsetting your customers. This comprehensive book covers every aspect of hands-on credit control from its basic principles, outsourcing credit control, frequently used accounts reconcili... read more

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The real world is a very interesting place. The purpose of economics is to make sense of that real world - in particular, of the choices that people, either as individuals or in groups, make in the pursuit of happiness. This book is a collection of 40 short articles that apply the economics way of thinking to a wide range of issues of interest to New Zealanders. For example: Why are students charged for going to university? How might the supply of human kidney transplants be increased? Are Maori discriminated against in the labo... read more