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  • Are you really going to choose a business consultant by reading their website?

    Of course you're not, so why not cut to the chase and call me, Sarah, on 03 442 3645. A quick chat is the easiest and fastest way for you to find out whether we'll be able to work together to grow your business. I'm always happy to talk about business innovation and strategic change and if I can't help you, maybe I can point you towards someone who can. If you'd prefer that I phone you just use my contact form to let me know and I'll get back to you.

  • Sustainable Business

    Sustainable Innovation, sustainable change diagramEnsuring your business is sustainable is much more than being careful about the resources you use. You need to consider if all your processes and systems will work in the real world, with real-world competition, real-world resource constraints and of course real people inventing, manufacturing, delivering and buying your products and services.

  • Frameworks Workshops

    I run a wide range of courses and workshops for business people who are looking to broaden their understanding and know-how. The common theme is that I make you work hard! My practical and interactive workshops use a mixture of classroom based training and experience building breakout groups. You'll have the opportunity to try out all the tools and methods discussed and be encouraged to share your own experiences.
    • Re-thinking Service Quality
    Quality Control gone mad

    I was told an interesting story today by a highly successful local business woman.  She is arranging for her elderly father to move down to Queenstown to be closer to her.  She has been looking for a house for him to rent but been put off by the rigidity of the application process.  Her father [...]

    Beyond sole trader
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    There sometimes seems to be a huge chasm between the world of the sole trader and that of the small business owner.  It’s certainly a gap that many trip over, while a few disappear into the depths forever.
    Where does the time go?
    The biggest challenge for people going through this transition is time.  It’s likely that [...]

    Frameworks for Innovation
    Innovation

    Innovation plays a crucial role in the ability of every business to effectively respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by both local and global economies and the environment we operate within. This training course provides the critical skills and tools for developing and sustaining innovation and creating new and improved products, services and processes.
    Course [...]