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The October BDO Business Wellbeing Index shows that financial challenges and economic hurdles continue to trouble New Zealand business leaders, who are now feeling more negative about their business performance and finances than ever. So how can our business owners and leaders in Hawke’s Bay face into the current challenges
In our article from the Autumn 2024 issue of The Profit we discussed the concept of fast-track resource consenting processes as a more streamline approach to the traditional council-led process. We commented on the now expired COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020, which, distinct from the Resource Management Act, aimed
Although a scary concept for some, Artificial Intelligence (or AI) is well entrenched in today’s society. From chatbots on websites, to facial recognition in airports and even self- driving vehicles, AI is changing the way we live. Generative AI (or Gen AI) is a subcategory of AI that uses algorithms
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are increasingly influencing the commercial property market in New Zealand. ESG considerations include aspects like energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, tenant satisfaction, and governance practices. Investors, buyers, and tenants are progressively prioritising properties that reflect their values and sustainability goals. This shift in
In the quest for maximising returns while managing risk, investors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios beyond traditional assets like shares and bonds. Alternative assets offer distinct characteristics and benefits that can enhance a balanced investment strategy. In this article, I explore the types of alternative assets we use, and some
Ask around the office and you’ll find that many of your people have used an AI chatbot to generate a document for work purposes. But is this putting your business and client data at risk? Here are a few things to consider with your employees using these applications, along with
For many in the region’s primary sector (and most sectors), 2024 has been the year “to just make it through”. The good news is that things are starting to look up, with strong indications 2025 is going to be the year pressure begins to ease and businesses can begin to
As a local technology partner to businesses across New Zealand and here in the Hawke’s Bay, Datacom gets a close-up view of the challenges that organisations are facing and what they are doing to overcome these challenges. One of our team’s observations based on working with so many companies –
In a world increasingly driven by data, one man is helping Hawke’s Bay businesses harness analytics to make smarter decisions and unlock new growth opportunities. Rob Sickorez, a former U.S. Air Force operations research analyst has advanced degrees in mathematical and statistical sciences and doctorate-level expertise. Rob provides Hawke’s Bay
Now has been recognised as the country’s Best Business Broadband Provider for the second year running at the NZ Compare Awards. The awards, announced on Tuesday 10th December, recognise the service, support and value of a range of providers across the local internet and telecommunications sector, judged by an independent
