The Value of Working with a Professional Travel Advisor | House of Travel Whanganui
In business we rely on professionals every day. Accountants, lawyers, HR advisors, and other specialists bring experience and judgement that help us navigate complexity and make informed decisions. Travel is no different. While booking flights and accommodation online...
Brains at Work: Building New Pathways in Business
Our brains control everything we feel, think and do, as well as the things we choose not to do. Sometimes we feel in charge of our brain – we make deliberate choices, act logically, and even have willpower to spare. But often our brains seem to run the show - we do or...
When Your Mind is Working Overtime
A Practical Reset for Business Owners If you own or run a business, feeling unfocused or overwhelmed isn’t a sign you’re doing something wrong. It means you are carrying a lot - decisions, responsibilities, people, and uncertainty - often all at once. When pressure...
Practising Reckless Optimism
Practising Reckless Optimism A mindset for leading, creating, and carrying on — when it matters most. Reckless optimism isn’t about ignoring challenges or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about backing yourself, your team, and your community to find a way through —...
Key Insights from Our Gathering with the Employment Court Judges
Business Whanganui recently brought together local business leaders, HR practitioners, and New Zealand’s Employment Court judges for an important discussion on workplace challenges, opportunities, and trends. This unique information-sharing session offered...
Finding Warmth in Simplicity – A Conversation with Anna Thomson of Warm Blanket Retreats
Brand new business, Warm Blanket Retreats is offering something refreshingly different: the time and space women are craving. We caught up with founder Anna Thomson to hear more about the heart behind the retreats and why its special nature is so important to her....
Putting Customers First
Strengthening Your Business Through Customer Focus No matter the size or stage of your business, customers are at the heart of what you do. In today’s environment of shifting expectations and tighter competition, it’s not just about offering a good product or service...
Business Whanganui Launches Safety Managers Forum to Strengthen Workplace Health & Safety
📸 Business Whanganui's Helen Garner with some of the Safety Managers Forum group March 2025Health and Safety Managers ensure workplace safety, compliance, and effective training in today’s complex business environment. To support and strengthen these efforts, Business...
Planning as a Mindset
We often think of planning as something we do — writing lists, creating schedules, filling in calendars. But truly effective planning goes deeper. It’s not just an action; it’s a mindset. It’s a way of thinking about the future with intention, preparation, and...
Leadership in Small Business: Lessons from the Baldrige Framework
Great leadership is at the heart of every successful business, no matter its size. In small businesses, where resources are often limited and teams are tightly knit, strong leadership can make the difference between stagnation and growth. The Baldrige Excellence...