No one knows just how bad this years flu’s are going to be, or the impact they will have on us when they get here. We’ve heard about the Swine Flu and we all remember the Bird Flu, and what happened, or more importantly, what didn’t happen, there. In saying that though, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared and do a quick analysis into what you would nee...

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With only three staff in Pukekohe, you wouldn’t think that we would have too much news, but there always seems to be something going on. This month, we are proud to say that Jess has been accepted into the R.Y.L.A Course – a leadership course run through Rotary, which is a lot like boot camp with lectures. This will be a great opportunity for Jes...

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This Growth tip was inspired by the book “Ready, Blame, Fire!” by Ira Blumenthal, a branding expert who has worked with Coca-Cola, Adidas, McDonald’s, Disney and Wal-Mart. Here is a summary of 10 common marketing myths dispelled in the book: Myth 1: The future is out of our control. Peter Drucker, the father of modern management stated, “The best ...

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Yes, Liz is back from her honeymoon! It’s great to have her back, and not just because we were snowed under and were missing her proofreading abilities! It appears she had an awesome time, and while we can’t personally guarantee that, we can say that she looked like a princess on her wedding day, and she has been kind enough to let us put in one pi...

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