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Thoughts on owning your digital space, growing your business, and escaping the algorithm.

The Car Park Google: Why Your Website Matters More Than The Meeting
Sales
18 Jan 2026

The Car Park Google: Why Your Website Matters More Than The Meeting

You shake hands. They smile. Then they sit in their car and Google you. What happens next decides everything.

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The 'Digital Business Card': Why Consultants Need More Than LinkedIn
Consulting
15 Jan 2026

The 'Digital Business Card': Why Consultants Need More Than LinkedIn

LinkedIn is great for networking, but terrible for depth. Here's why you need your own platform.

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Thinking of Selling Your Business? Why Digital Assets Matter
Exit Strategy
12 Jan 2026

Thinking of Selling Your Business? Why Digital Assets Matter

A business with documented systems and digital assets is worth more than a business that relies on the owner's head.

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The 'Set and Forget' Website Guide for Business Owners Who Hate Tech
Business
8 Jan 2026

The 'Set and Forget' Website Guide for Business Owners Who Hate Tech

You run a business, not an IT department. Why the 'Caretaker' model is the only way to truly set and forget.

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Salon SEO 101: How to Rank for 'Best Balayage in [Suburb]'
SEO
24 Dec 2025

Salon SEO 101: How to Rank for 'Best Balayage in [Suburb]'

Hashtags are for Instagram. Keywords are for Google. Here's how to structure your site to capture search traffic.

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Stop Losing Clients in the DMs: The Case for Online Booking
Salons
22 Dec 2025

Stop Losing Clients in the DMs: The Case for Online Booking

DM-to-book is not a strategy; it's a bottleneck. Here's why integrating a booking system is critical for scaling.

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Does Your Online Presence Match Your Salon's Prices?
Salons
20 Dec 2025

Does Your Online Presence Match Your Salon's Prices?

If you're charging premium rates but using a free Linktree, you're sending mixed signals. Here's the 'Premium Perception Test'.

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Stop Being a 24/7 Receptionist: How a Website Filters Tyre Kickers
Productivity
18 Dec 2025

Stop Being a 24/7 Receptionist: How a Website Filters Tyre Kickers

Your time is your inventory. Stop wasting it on phone calls that go nowhere. Let your website do the filtering.

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How to Get Found When Locals Search 'Electrician Near Me'
SEO
16 Dec 2025

How to Get Found When Locals Search 'Electrician Near Me'

Google isn't magic; it's a filing cabinet. Here's how to make sure your business file is in the front drawer.

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Losing Quotes to Competitors? It Might Be Your Online Presence
Tradies
14 Dec 2025

Losing Quotes to Competitors? It Might Be Your Online Presence

You know you're the better builder. But if their website looks sharper, the client assumes they are too. Here's the logic behind the 'Perception Gap'.

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Web Design Prices in NZ: What Should You Actually Pay?
Business
12 Dec 2025

Web Design Prices in NZ: What Should You Actually Pay?

From $500 to $15,000—why is website pricing so confusing? We break down the costs.

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Wix vs. Hiring a Pro: The Real Cost for Kiwi Businesses
Tech
11 Dec 2025

Wix vs. Hiring a Pro: The Real Cost for Kiwi Businesses

DIY website builders promise to be free and easy. Usually, they are neither. Here's the maths.

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Is Your Salon Too Dependent on Instagram?
Salons
10 Dec 2025

Is Your Salon Too Dependent on Instagram?

If the algorithm changes tomorrow, does your business disappear? It's time to own your digital space.

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Is Your 2012 Website Costing You Sales? 5 Signs It's Time for a Refresh
Legacy Business
10 Dec 2025

Is Your 2012 Website Costing You Sales? 5 Signs It's Time for a Refresh

Web standards change fast. If your site hasn't been updated in 5 years, it's likely breaking on modern phones.

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Why 'Word of Mouth' Isn't Enough for NZ Tradies Anymore
Tradies
9 Dec 2025

Why 'Word of Mouth' Isn't Enough for NZ Tradies Anymore

The phone used to ring just because you did good work. Here's why that stopped, and how to fix it.

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Stop Renting. Start Owning.
Business
8 Dec 2025

Stop Renting. Start Owning.

Why relying solely on Instagram is a dangerous game for Kiwi businesses.

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