Business advice

17 articles

What to Focus on as a Startup? - BizTips with Business Assist

  • 19 March 2024
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

As a startup, it is important to know what to focus on. Derek Williams has been mentoring for 5 years and here is what he found while working with startups.

Hello 2024 - welcome back!

  • 9 January 2024
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Gael & Bea are back at the office, ready for business 😊 Who else is back? How is it for you? What are you focusing on your first day back?

Supporting Your Local Business Community

  • 15 November 2023
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

3 Top Tips for our local business community in Nelson from Manager of Uniquely Nelson, Simon Duffy. The relationships you form now will benefit not only yourself but all of our businesses on a long term.

Free Business Advice is Available For You | BizTips with Business Assist

  • 10 October 2023
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Are you a business or organisation in the Nelson-Tasman region? Did you know that you can benefit from a 1 hour free and confidential business consultation with Business Assist?

Productivity & Coaching Tips | BizTips with Ron McLuckie

  • 21 August 2023
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Performance, productivity - how are you doing in this field? Is coaching something your business could benefit from?

One Tip for Your Business Wellness | BizTips with Astiana Trouland

  • 4 August 2023
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Here is one simple tip that might make you feel better and less overwhelmed as a business owner!

How Can You Get A Business Mentor? | BizTips with Business Assist

  • 19 May 2023
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Who can benefit from mentoring and what can it bring to you as a business?

Three Benefits Of Networking | BizTips with Business Assist

  • 27 April 2023
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Here are three reasons how you can benefit from networking as a business owner.

Mentoring - What's In It For You As A Business? | BizTips with Business Assist

  • 22 March 2023
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

We discuss who can benefit from mentoring and what can it bring to you as a business!

Welcoming Our Newest Business Mentor, Greg Chapman

  • 14 March 2023
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Last week we welcomed a new Business Mentor! Meet Greg Chapman!

How To Get Paid On Time As A Contractor? | BizTips with Business Assist

  • 28 February 2023
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

How to make sure you are paid on time as a contractor? It’s so tricky when you have to go after your clients and get those invoices sorted, right? Here are 3 quick tips to help you with the challenge.

Hello 2023 From The Team At Business Assist

  • 9 February 2023
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

A warm welcome from us, the Team at Business Assist, to you. Here are some updates for the year.

New to Business?

  • 18 February 2021
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Take a look at these helpful links to IRD information and workshops.

How to sell yourself in 30 seconds

  • 11 April 2017
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Your 'Elevator Pitch' is a very valuable tool to have in your marketing toolkit. Find out how to perfect yours.

Leading change for success in your business

  • 15 March 2017
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Courtney Davis attended a BizNet meeting which featured the guest speaker, Stephen Paul, Managing Partner at BNZ. Read her summary of Stephen's presentation on Leading success.

Recipe for a Well-Run Business

  • 4 January 2017
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Courtney David attended Lunch & Learn last August. Guest speaker, Paul Rosanowski, local business owner and mentor, shared his recipe for a well-run business. Here is Courtney’s summary of Paul's presentation.

Reach potential clients with online videos

  • 22 June 2015
  • Nelson Tasman Business Trust

Maze audiovisual gave a great presentation on how to reach out to your clients using video. You can view their presentation using the link.