The education budget in New Zealand is good, but of course we’d all like it to be bigger. So, as someone looking to maximise cash flow for your school, what else can you do to optimise your fundraising opportunities? Here are some ideas as to how to motivate parents, guardians and even alumni to improve your school’s income. 1. Encourage …

In 2021, New Zealand e-commerce retailers were running full speed ahead to recover from the 2020 pandemic and build stronger relationships with their customers through social media channels. But now it’s a new year and the pandemic still lingers. People are working from home and many aren’t too keen on going into the shops. So, is this the year for …

A growing number of big companies are accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment – including Coca Cola and Tesla. But they’re huge multinational enterprises. What about a typical Kiwi business? Currently only 2% of Kiwis use cryptocurrency to shop online, but it’s on the rise (Payments NZ Consumer Study 2020). Today we’ll discuss what cryptocurrency is, the pros and …

It would be ideal if charities and NFPs never had to run fundraising campaigns, just receiving the money they needed to do their good work. But, there’s a lot of competition for attention and a lot of people out there must think carefully when choosing whether to donate money or keep it for other purposes. So, as a charity that …

It’s common to believe that online shopping is only for the young, but this isn’t true. Indeed, around a full fifth of online shoppers in New Zealand are aged 60 years or older (NZ Full Download 2021). But, online shopping does often leave senior people behind. While you can’t assume all of your older customers will be the same – …

We know that most Kiwi sports clubs are community run. So, it might seem overkill to think about whether or not to invest in smart new technology for something basic that you’ve been doing for years – collecting payments. But, the reality is that because most sports clubs are small, volunteer-run organisations, the old ways of getting paid (cash and …

As a merchant, navigating the world of ISO certifications can get pretty overwhelming — after all, there are over 24,000 international standards that govern almost all aspects of technology and manufacturing. But, it’s important that you understand what these certifications mean and how they will impact your business. It’s likely that suppliers and third-party vendors you encounter these days will …

There’s an up and coming generation of consumers who are changing the landscape of ecommerce and shifting merchants’ expectations. Here’s how your ecommerce business can adapt to Gen Z. Who are Gen Z? Gen Z (loosely) refers to anyone born between 1997 and 2012; the oldest in this generation are now young adults in their early 20s entering the business …

Automation is the next stage of evolution for the financial services back office. Why? We know it can improve productivity by 50% (HBR), and we also know that 60% of customer dissatisfaction originates in the back office (Capgemini). Let’s look at the benefits of automation in a back office, and talk about examples. The benefits of an automated, electronic back …