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March 2023Business Blog | State InsuranceThe pitfalls and dangers of running a business
A guide to the hazards, pitfalls and dangers of running a business and how to plan for periods of disappointment when things don’t go to plan.
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March 2023Business Blog | State InsuranceHow to grow a business and take risks
A guide to growing your business and deciding when the time is right to expand based on risk factors and how to calculate those risks.
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October 2022Business Blog | State InsuranceSmall Biz Support
We’re incredibly proud of how New Zealanders have pulled together and helped keep our communities safe from COVID-19.
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December 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceCreating A Website For Your Micro Business
To help you get up and running quickly, we’ve put together a simple process for a ‘do-it-yourself’ professional website - at only a minimal investment.
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December 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceTwo Sales And Marketing Strategies To Help Get Your Café Humming
The drive to keep customers and gain new ones is never-ending, but you can make it fun.
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December 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceA Quick Guide To Social Media For Cafes And Restaurants
This guide is all about leveraging social media to keep your café front of mind in your neighbourhood.
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October 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceRunning a Successful Café in New Zealand
Some cafés are more successful than others. Why? Often because they got it right from the start.
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October 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceHow To Grow Your Electrical Business With Smarter Marketing
Are you looking for ways to make your electrical trade business stand out in the market and grow.
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September 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceMarketing Your Small Business
Most small business owners need to be across every aspect of their business, including marketing.
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September 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceBringing Your Idea To Life - Starting a Business in NZ
Here’s a starting out guide to the nuts and bolts of setting up a business in New Zealand.
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September 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceNine Tips And Techniques For Small Business Success
The trick with stories and advice is to separate the helpful stuff from the unhelpful stuff.
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September 2019Business Blog | State Insurance
What is a Customer Persona and How It Can Help Your Business?
Customer personas are detailed descriptions of imaginary customers. Each one represents a type of customer your business wants to reach.
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May 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceTurning Your Side Hustle Into A Full-time Gig
If you're thinking about turning your side hustle into a full-time gig, here are some points to consider:
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May 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceEasy Business Plan Template
We know you’re too busy doing everything else, so here’s a quick business plan template you can fill out to help you get started:
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May 2019Business Blog | State InsuranceA Quick Guide To Insuring Your Business
Writing a business plan, product prototypes, and working out the nitty gritty stuff like your insurance.