I have a problem.
No time.
I am therefore having to temporarily retire The Blog until after Vegas. There is so much I want to say, but JML say no. So no it is....................
(Big Hint: If you want updates on Pingar, then check out the link. And if you want to understand why JML are saying 'no', bookmark the link).
Showing posts with label Personal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Personal. Show all posts
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Monday, 31 August 2009
Countdown - 49 Days 2go
I've just lost 13 days!
Whilst the blog has been quiet for the past two weeks, its author has not. I'm still working through those lists - and each day new items are added.
What is really awe-inspiring right now though is to see the different teams working as one as we close in on 'The Strip'. That's the teams in NZ, the UK, HK and Bangalore. And our first outpost in the US of A.
The past two weeks has seen the recruitment of a non-Executive Chairman for Pingar LP and a massive increase in marketing effort for Vegas. And so to the new Chairman first.
I was delighted last Monday to announce the appointment of Chris de Boer as non-Executive Chairman.
Chris has extensive experience in investment banking, regulation, private equity, venture capital and consulting in London, Hong Kong and Australasia. He was an adviser to the Cable and Wireless Group in Asia/Pacific between 1987 and 2001, director of Optus Communications, Chairman of the Hong Kong Takeovers Panel and an Investment Committee Member of GEMS Oriental & General Fund.
Chris was Chairman of the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund and Chairman of Phitek Systems. He is currently a director of Macquarie Media Group, a director of Mobilis Limited, Chairman of Sonar6 and Chairman of AngelLink.
I look forward to working closely with Chris in the weeks and months ahead.
On matters marketing, a whole series of initiatives have been planned for the October launch. It has been great working with the team at JML Communications. They have it nailed.
Last Thursday, I was invited to attend the MacDiarmid Young Scientists of the Year Awards dinner at Sky City in Auckland. It was an uplifting event at which many of New Zealand's future scientists excelled in a series of excellent presentations. The value of greater funding for research in our Universities cannot be underestimated. Thursday night proved that.
This week has got off to an odd start. I have no engagements in Auckland in the week ahead. That means I can focus on all things Tauranga. And that date in Vegas in 48 days time.
Whilst the blog has been quiet for the past two weeks, its author has not. I'm still working through those lists - and each day new items are added.
What is really awe-inspiring right now though is to see the different teams working as one as we close in on 'The Strip'. That's the teams in NZ, the UK, HK and Bangalore. And our first outpost in the US of A.
The past two weeks has seen the recruitment of a non-Executive Chairman for Pingar LP and a massive increase in marketing effort for Vegas. And so to the new Chairman first.
I was delighted last Monday to announce the appointment of Chris de Boer as non-Executive Chairman.
Chris has extensive experience in investment banking, regulation, private equity, venture capital and consulting in London, Hong Kong and Australasia. He was an adviser to the Cable and Wireless Group in Asia/Pacific between 1987 and 2001, director of Optus Communications, Chairman of the Hong Kong Takeovers Panel and an Investment Committee Member of GEMS Oriental & General Fund.
Chris was Chairman of the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund and Chairman of Phitek Systems. He is currently a director of Macquarie Media Group, a director of Mobilis Limited, Chairman of Sonar6 and Chairman of AngelLink.
I look forward to working closely with Chris in the weeks and months ahead.
On matters marketing, a whole series of initiatives have been planned for the October launch. It has been great working with the team at JML Communications. They have it nailed.
Last Thursday, I was invited to attend the MacDiarmid Young Scientists of the Year Awards dinner at Sky City in Auckland. It was an uplifting event at which many of New Zealand's future scientists excelled in a series of excellent presentations. The value of greater funding for research in our Universities cannot be underestimated. Thursday night proved that.
This week has got off to an odd start. I have no engagements in Auckland in the week ahead. That means I can focus on all things Tauranga. And that date in Vegas in 48 days time.
Monday, 27 July 2009
This blog takes a vacation
It's been at least three years since I took a 'proper' holiday.
Tomorrow, that all changes. The blog and I are off for 12 days R & R.
Twelve days to relax and reflect on the weeks and months ahead.
Twelve days to restore body and mind to full health.
So it's adios from him and goodnight from me.
Tomorrow, that all changes. The blog and I are off for 12 days R & R.
Twelve days to relax and reflect on the weeks and months ahead.
Twelve days to restore body and mind to full health.
So it's adios from him and goodnight from me.
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
No Twitter
The battle lines are drawn.
On one side is Twitter. On the other is 'my life'. In the never ending conflict between real and virtual worlds, I hope my real one comes out on top.
So I have resolved not to twitter. Ever.
There....I feel better already.
On one side is Twitter. On the other is 'my life'. In the never ending conflict between real and virtual worlds, I hope my real one comes out on top.
So I have resolved not to twitter. Ever.
There....I feel better already.
Monday, 6 April 2009
Daylight Saving
Well that's the end of summer then.
Daylight saving finished yesterday and we are now in what I guess is the non-daylight saving season. For most Kiwis it means lighter mornings and darker evenings. For me, it has a rather more significant meaning.
The time difference between the UK and NZ has now shrunk twice in two weeks. The thirteen hour time difference has become eleven. That impacts on the timing of conference calls. It means more early evening calls and fewer early morning ones. That's not great. I am an early morning person.
The same reasoning applies to HBI Software in Bangalore. Skype calls there will become late afternoon. That is good. Unlike the cricket. As I type this post, India have NZ on the ropes in the Wellington Test Match. It will take more than non-daylight saving to rescue the Black Caps.
Autumn in Tauranga (for that is the season) though is different from London. Today, I had lunch on the deck with the shades up. It is still that warm. In three weeks, I will be in the UK for the start of their Spring; with winter clothing at the ready.
Some things never change.
Daylight saving finished yesterday and we are now in what I guess is the non-daylight saving season. For most Kiwis it means lighter mornings and darker evenings. For me, it has a rather more significant meaning.
The time difference between the UK and NZ has now shrunk twice in two weeks. The thirteen hour time difference has become eleven. That impacts on the timing of conference calls. It means more early evening calls and fewer early morning ones. That's not great. I am an early morning person.
The same reasoning applies to HBI Software in Bangalore. Skype calls there will become late afternoon. That is good. Unlike the cricket. As I type this post, India have NZ on the ropes in the Wellington Test Match. It will take more than non-daylight saving to rescue the Black Caps.
Autumn in Tauranga (for that is the season) though is different from London. Today, I had lunch on the deck with the shades up. It is still that warm. In three weeks, I will be in the UK for the start of their Spring; with winter clothing at the ready.
Some things never change.
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
I'm Free!
And that's not an April Fool......
The financial year end has passed. Not only are we still here, but we are bursting with ideas and plans for 2009 - 2010. What recession?
It's time to dust off the passport again as I prepare to take in Hong Kong, the UK and Redmond, USA for 3 weeks later this month. I will blog daily (well, almost) as we start the commercialisation process and sign up key partners.
Today, really does mark a new beginning. The structure and product are in place. Time for the team to make good on the Pingar road map we have set.
The financial year end has passed. Not only are we still here, but we are bursting with ideas and plans for 2009 - 2010. What recession?
It's time to dust off the passport again as I prepare to take in Hong Kong, the UK and Redmond, USA for 3 weeks later this month. I will blog daily (well, almost) as we start the commercialisation process and sign up key partners.
Today, really does mark a new beginning. The structure and product are in place. Time for the team to make good on the Pingar road map we have set.
Monday, 30 March 2009
The Year End
This blog has been on a 'go slow' for the past couple of weeks.
Tomorrow marks Financial Year End. That's all I really need to say. Time spent blogging has been time spent instead with all sorts of advisers, investors and people close to Pingar.
I have not had time to talk about April's trips to Hong Kong, the UK and the US. They have been booked and the bags are half packed.
It has all been 31st March and nothing much else. All that changes on Wednesday.
......And that's no April Fool.
Tomorrow marks Financial Year End. That's all I really need to say. Time spent blogging has been time spent instead with all sorts of advisers, investors and people close to Pingar.
I have not had time to talk about April's trips to Hong Kong, the UK and the US. They have been booked and the bags are half packed.
It has all been 31st March and nothing much else. All that changes on Wednesday.
......And that's no April Fool.
Friday, 13 March 2009
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Rugby World Cup 2011 Woe
So Tauranga will not be hosting any rugby during the 2011 Rugby World Cup 'NZ Festival'.
The city is NZ's 5th largest and fastest growing, per capita. Go figure.
This is not however sour grapes. Like the recession-busting cycleway, this demonstrates Kiwi's iconic approach to life. And sport.
Of more concern, my UK readers, is my own hosting plans for the event. Not only will there be no rugby in the Western Bay; England's Pool matches are based in the South Island.
The good news however is that the cycleway should be open in time for the opening game. That's great news. It means you can fly into Tauranga International, we can hire some bikes and peddle like mad between Rotorua and Hamilton to catch Oceania 1 v Africa 1, Wales v Oceania 1 and Fiji v Africa 1.
Or maybe, we can just go fishing.
The city is NZ's 5th largest and fastest growing, per capita. Go figure.
This is not however sour grapes. Like the recession-busting cycleway, this demonstrates Kiwi's iconic approach to life. And sport.
Of more concern, my UK readers, is my own hosting plans for the event. Not only will there be no rugby in the Western Bay; England's Pool matches are based in the South Island.
The good news however is that the cycleway should be open in time for the opening game. That's great news. It means you can fly into Tauranga International, we can hire some bikes and peddle like mad between Rotorua and Hamilton to catch Oceania 1 v Africa 1, Wales v Oceania 1 and Fiji v Africa 1.
Or maybe, we can just go fishing.
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Not that Long!
So it was the Karangahake Gorge for 24 hours. I highly recommend it!
Sadly, my silence over the past three days has not been based on an extended 'Birth Anniversary'. I have been 'on the road', if that's what a couple of days in Auckland is called. It has been a busy time as I have tried to explain to enquiring journalists exactly what Pingar's medium term road map is. The first results of this exercise are now being published.
The same is true in the UK. It has been interesting to compare the comparative take between the two countries. In Wales, the focus has been on the inward investment. In NZ, the focus has been on the positive notion of offshore expansion. Same story, different angle.
Also good has been the coverage of HBI Software in Bangalore over the past 24 hours. Their current work on Acacia has been highlighted as an example of their development prowess. Expect more of that.
That just leaves the small matter of Microsoft Windows 2008 Server and the incompatible hardware RAID disc card. That one can wait until tomorrow. Ahhh...the joys of technology.
Sadly, my silence over the past three days has not been based on an extended 'Birth Anniversary'. I have been 'on the road', if that's what a couple of days in Auckland is called. It has been a busy time as I have tried to explain to enquiring journalists exactly what Pingar's medium term road map is. The first results of this exercise are now being published.
The same is true in the UK. It has been interesting to compare the comparative take between the two countries. In Wales, the focus has been on the inward investment. In NZ, the focus has been on the positive notion of offshore expansion. Same story, different angle.
Also good has been the coverage of HBI Software in Bangalore over the past 24 hours. Their current work on Acacia has been highlighted as an example of their development prowess. Expect more of that.
That just leaves the small matter of Microsoft Windows 2008 Server and the incompatible hardware RAID disc card. That one can wait until tomorrow. Ahhh...the joys of technology.
Friday, 6 March 2009
A Long Weekend
Last night, the 2009 BOP Export Awards Launch exceeded expectation.
It was less the presentations - they were fine. It was more the amazing optimism I found amongst pretty much everyone I spoke to about both the medium and long term opportunity out there. If you could place that optimism in a pill, it should be compulsory for journalists and economic commentators to swallow a couple first thing, every morning. It was that infectious.
Today however, I face a grim reality. It is my impending 'birth anniversary'. The instructions from Jacqui are quite clear. "You stop work at 2.00pm". No negotiation there.
And as I look out of the window, the normally clear Tauranga skies are grey and wet as the next cyclone blows through. It can't be fishing or an afternoon BBQ then .
In just over an hour, I will find out.....
It was less the presentations - they were fine. It was more the amazing optimism I found amongst pretty much everyone I spoke to about both the medium and long term opportunity out there. If you could place that optimism in a pill, it should be compulsory for journalists and economic commentators to swallow a couple first thing, every morning. It was that infectious.
Today however, I face a grim reality. It is my impending 'birth anniversary'. The instructions from Jacqui are quite clear. "You stop work at 2.00pm". No negotiation there.
And as I look out of the window, the normally clear Tauranga skies are grey and wet as the next cyclone blows through. It can't be fishing or an afternoon BBQ then .
In just over an hour, I will find out.....
Saturday, 28 February 2009
Business Planning
Well, it is wet. Very. Yesterday's blog did not lie.
One of the effects of any extended offshore trip is the cumulative build up of new strategies, ideas and plans for action. I have arrived back in Tauranga this time with a vast collection of jotted notes, half-edited brochures and no shortage of Tasks in my Outlook folder.
So despite it being a Saturday, I am at the desk trying to make sense of it all.
My solution is to go through my existing business plans and start editing with the new information I have. That's going to be a whole lot of editing.
The backdrop for the planning is an interesting one. Whilst many are focused on the downside of the economic challenges out there, I am reminded of the words of Lord Erroll at that lunch. He looked at the scenario of the last major global crash of the late 1920's and early 30's. That was a time when many of the old models of the day succumbed and it was the disruptive technologies and new ways of thinking of the time that were to emerge as the industry leaders of the future.
That is how I am approaching my world and my space today. The world of content and advertising are facing insurmountable challenges and many of the old ways are collapsing. Yahoo today reports that The American Society of Newspapers Editors has just canceled its 2009 Annual Convention.
"The industry is in crisis," said Charlotte Hall, president of the trade group and editor of the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel. "This is a time when editors need to be in their own news rooms doing everything they can," to help their publications survive.
For the Rocky Mountain News, it all comes too late. Colorado and Denver's major daily, and the largest to to fold in the current crisis, ceased publication today. Earlier this week, the adverse economic conditions also prompted Magazine Publishers of America to cancel its convention this year.
It's a sobering background to update the Plan. And so are the recent stats from the Interactive Advertising Bureau. In a report released this week, the IAB said that ad spend had increased from $135.6 million in 2007 to $193.15 million in 2008. That's an increase in online spend of 43% year on year.
That's my world. That's my space. And it is with those thoughts that the current Business Plan is being edited and updated. And yes, it's still raining outside.
One of the effects of any extended offshore trip is the cumulative build up of new strategies, ideas and plans for action. I have arrived back in Tauranga this time with a vast collection of jotted notes, half-edited brochures and no shortage of Tasks in my Outlook folder.
So despite it being a Saturday, I am at the desk trying to make sense of it all.
My solution is to go through my existing business plans and start editing with the new information I have. That's going to be a whole lot of editing.
The backdrop for the planning is an interesting one. Whilst many are focused on the downside of the economic challenges out there, I am reminded of the words of Lord Erroll at that lunch. He looked at the scenario of the last major global crash of the late 1920's and early 30's. That was a time when many of the old models of the day succumbed and it was the disruptive technologies and new ways of thinking of the time that were to emerge as the industry leaders of the future.
That is how I am approaching my world and my space today. The world of content and advertising are facing insurmountable challenges and many of the old ways are collapsing. Yahoo today reports that The American Society of Newspapers Editors has just canceled its 2009 Annual Convention.
"The industry is in crisis," said Charlotte Hall, president of the trade group and editor of the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel. "This is a time when editors need to be in their own news rooms doing everything they can," to help their publications survive.
For the Rocky Mountain News, it all comes too late. Colorado and Denver's major daily, and the largest to to fold in the current crisis, ceased publication today. Earlier this week, the adverse economic conditions also prompted Magazine Publishers of America to cancel its convention this year.
It's a sobering background to update the Plan. And so are the recent stats from the Interactive Advertising Bureau. In a report released this week, the IAB said that ad spend had increased from $135.6 million in 2007 to $193.15 million in 2008. That's an increase in online spend of 43% year on year.
That's my world. That's my space. And it is with those thoughts that the current Business Plan is being edited and updated. And yes, it's still raining outside.
Friday, 27 February 2009
Tauranga Life
So I have been back in the Bay for almost 72 hours.
The jet lag is wearing off, the GST return has been completed and the weekend ahead looks wet. Very wet. According to Metservice, we face 100km winds and up to 150mm of rain. And I thought the snow in London was a problem.
I am also facing up to the reality of NZ politik. Today, we have the NZ Prime Minister's Employment Summit. Back in the UK, Gordan Brown's response to the global economic crisis has be to put billions into the banking system. In the US, Obama has put in hundreds of billions. In NZ, we are to build a cycleway. High level sources say Prime Minister John Key is particularly enthusiastic about the cycleway, saying it will create jobs and boost tourism. It's nice to be back home.
Beyond weather and politik, there is the small matter of Pingar. Over the past four weeks, significant progress was made in terms of the UK market entry strategy. Against a slightly depressing economic backdrop, we made some key strategic decisions. Then there was the lunch in the House of Lords, the 3 day trip to Wales and the 'Wedding of the Year'.
The impending wet weekend means that the much anticipated fishing trip has been postponed. 'Sea Horse' remains in dry dock. It will give me time to marshall some thoughts and put the basic next 6 month 'plan of action' into writing.
There's nothing like a Business Plan template to concentrate the mind. Or 150mm of cyclonic rain..
It's good to be back.
The jet lag is wearing off, the GST return has been completed and the weekend ahead looks wet. Very wet. According to Metservice, we face 100km winds and up to 150mm of rain. And I thought the snow in London was a problem.
I am also facing up to the reality of NZ politik. Today, we have the NZ Prime Minister's Employment Summit. Back in the UK, Gordan Brown's response to the global economic crisis has be to put billions into the banking system. In the US, Obama has put in hundreds of billions. In NZ, we are to build a cycleway. High level sources say Prime Minister John Key is particularly enthusiastic about the cycleway, saying it will create jobs and boost tourism. It's nice to be back home.
Beyond weather and politik, there is the small matter of Pingar. Over the past four weeks, significant progress was made in terms of the UK market entry strategy. Against a slightly depressing economic backdrop, we made some key strategic decisions. Then there was the lunch in the House of Lords, the 3 day trip to Wales and the 'Wedding of the Year'.
The impending wet weekend means that the much anticipated fishing trip has been postponed. 'Sea Horse' remains in dry dock. It will give me time to marshall some thoughts and put the basic next 6 month 'plan of action' into writing.
There's nothing like a Business Plan template to concentrate the mind. Or 150mm of cyclonic rain..
It's good to be back.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
I'm Back!
Some regular readers might think that I pre-emptied the recent Section 92A of the Copyright Amendment Act NZ blackout, by canning my blog for the past four weeks.
Sadly, the real reason is not that exotic.
I have just returned from a month's market visits offshore. And that has meant intermittent Internet access, strange time zones and some wonderful experiences. More will become clear over the next few days and weeks.
Today however, it is a case of unpacking and getting back into the Bay of Plenty way of life. Anyone for the beach then?
Sadly, the real reason is not that exotic.
I have just returned from a month's market visits offshore. And that has meant intermittent Internet access, strange time zones and some wonderful experiences. More will become clear over the next few days and weeks.
Today however, it is a case of unpacking and getting back into the Bay of Plenty way of life. Anyone for the beach then?
Thursday, 22 January 2009
Going to Seed
Looking out over the deck this morning, the mangroves at the Harbour edge appear to be spreading. Little shoots seem to forming in small clusters further out in the sand.
I am not alone however. As I type, two unidentified locals seem to be tackling them with rakes.
I don't know who you are, but my hat is doffed in your direction. Great work.
I am not alone however. As I type, two unidentified locals seem to be tackling them with rakes.
I don't know who you are, but my hat is doffed in your direction. Great work.
Monday, 19 January 2009
Getting Some Perspective
Shares in Apple fell more than 2% after stock markets closed last Wednesday, after Steve Jobs announced he was taking medical leave until the end of June. His email to Apple staff said that his health issues were 'more complex than he had thought'. Today, I read, he is considering a liver transplant.
In New Zealand this morning, Infratil announced that chief executive Lloyd Morrison is stepping down from the business for a period of medical leave, after being diagnosed with a form of leukaemia for which he has started treatment.
In 1990, I used to work for Apple. And only last week, Lloyd Morrison's name cropped up in a business conversation. Both men are first amongst peers.
It's quite easy to get downbeat in today's turbulent world. Their news does create some perspective.
In New Zealand this morning, Infratil announced that chief executive Lloyd Morrison is stepping down from the business for a period of medical leave, after being diagnosed with a form of leukaemia for which he has started treatment.
In 1990, I used to work for Apple. And only last week, Lloyd Morrison's name cropped up in a business conversation. Both men are first amongst peers.
It's quite easy to get downbeat in today's turbulent world. Their news does create some perspective.
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Dell - It's all over....
Yesterday, it was a Ferret. Today, it was a Dell - my Dell. The love affair is finally over.
In fairness to the Dell, I had pretty well flogged it to death over the past four years. However in its final days, it was no match for the combined resource requirements of both Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Office 2007. The parting was sudden.
Taking its place at the table is a Sony CS Series Vaio laptop with more memory than Einstein and a hard disc the size of The Bodleian Library. The sales line was impressive. "NZD 1,000 to you mate and cheap at the price". Leather Lane Market has nothing like this.
Like Vista a few days ago, a couple of immediate observations. When I visit the home page of Stuff, the first headline is always crunched up. I do not know if that is the Vaio, the new version of IE or the revenge of the Dell. Whatever it is, I don't like it. It happens every time.
What I do like is the built in 'Motion Eye', the built in microphone and the built in wifi card. I can now Skype on the road without the need for multiple cables and plug ins. I can now present to clients and not have to apologise for the 'brick' I have been carrying around these past few years.
And the brick? It will find its resting place in the office cupboard together with the seven year old ThinkPad and the even older Nokia phone. Who knows? In a few years time, they might even become iconic items.
Margaret Thatcher did.
In fairness to the Dell, I had pretty well flogged it to death over the past four years. However in its final days, it was no match for the combined resource requirements of both Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Office 2007. The parting was sudden.
Taking its place at the table is a Sony CS Series Vaio laptop with more memory than Einstein and a hard disc the size of The Bodleian Library. The sales line was impressive. "NZD 1,000 to you mate and cheap at the price". Leather Lane Market has nothing like this.
Like Vista a few days ago, a couple of immediate observations. When I visit the home page of Stuff, the first headline is always crunched up. I do not know if that is the Vaio, the new version of IE or the revenge of the Dell. Whatever it is, I don't like it. It happens every time.
What I do like is the built in 'Motion Eye', the built in microphone and the built in wifi card. I can now Skype on the road without the need for multiple cables and plug ins. I can now present to clients and not have to apologise for the 'brick' I have been carrying around these past few years.
And the brick? It will find its resting place in the office cupboard together with the seven year old ThinkPad and the even older Nokia phone. Who knows? In a few years time, they might even become iconic items.
Margaret Thatcher did.
Friday, 9 January 2009
BOE slash rates - NZ swims
I blogged a couple of days ago about the NZ January email auto-responder. Frustration is not the word.
Monday however sees the first trip to Auckland as the work year proper kicks in. At least in this quarter of Godzone.
So whilst the Bank of England drops interest rates to a historic low and Obama promises a major stimulus package to the US economy, many Kiwis are spending the final day of their holidays with a BBQ. Tonight I will join them.
On Monday, 2009 really begins.
Monday however sees the first trip to Auckland as the work year proper kicks in. At least in this quarter of Godzone.
So whilst the Bank of England drops interest rates to a historic low and Obama promises a major stimulus package to the US economy, many Kiwis are spending the final day of their holidays with a BBQ. Tonight I will join them.
On Monday, 2009 really begins.
Wednesday, 7 January 2009
Auto Responders Rule OK
Tis the season of the Auto Responder.
"I am on annual leave until Monday 12th January, (alternatively - "I am on annual leave until Monday 19th January"). I will respond to your email on my return.
Have a Great New Year season."
Welcome to the world of New Zealand business in January. Even the 6.30am ASB Business Program only returns to air on the 19th Jan. So for the best part of a month, whilst the global market burns, so do the backs of many NZ executives as they slop around on the beach.
So it is appropriate timing that the latest employment confidence figures were released this morning. According to the Westpac McDermott Miller employment confidence index, employment confidence collapsed in the final quarter of 2008.
Hint Chaps: Get back to work!
"I am on annual leave until Monday 12th January, (alternatively - "I am on annual leave until Monday 19th January"). I will respond to your email on my return.
Have a Great New Year season."
Welcome to the world of New Zealand business in January. Even the 6.30am ASB Business Program only returns to air on the 19th Jan. So for the best part of a month, whilst the global market burns, so do the backs of many NZ executives as they slop around on the beach.
So it is appropriate timing that the latest employment confidence figures were released this morning. According to the Westpac McDermott Miller employment confidence index, employment confidence collapsed in the final quarter of 2008.
Hint Chaps: Get back to work!
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