2degrees Marlborough Business Excellence Awards
2degrees Marlborough Business Excellence Awards The 2degrees Marlborough Business Excellence Awards 2025 are here, and we want you to be part of it! From big-name businesses that now call Marlborough home to solo entrepreneurs hustling from their spare rooms, our region is bursting with talent, creativity, and drive. These awards are all about shining…
Read MoreIntroducing “Insight”: Your New Window into Marlborough’s Business World
Introducing “Insight”: Your New Window into Marlborough’s Business World At the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, we’re always looking for ways to better serve our vibrant business community. That’s why we’re excited to announce the rebranding of our quarterly magazine from “Voice” to “Insight” – a name that truly reflects the valuable content we bring to…
Read MoreYour Business Insights = A Stronger Marlborough
Your Business Insights = A Stronger Marlborough Want to see positive changes for the Marlborough business community? Your insights are the key! Take just 10 minutes to complete the Marlborough Business Insights Survey. Your confidential feedback has a direct impact on: Advocacy:Â We’ll use your insights to advocate strongly for the needs of Marlborough businesses. Support…
Read MoreYou Can’t Afford to Ignore These Business Trends
You Can’t Afford to Ignore These Business Trends Key Business Trends for FY 2023-24 In tumultuous time, you can’t afford to ignore these business trends. As we gear up for the upcoming fiscal year, New Zealand’s intrepid entrepreneurs and small business operators must be prepared. Indeed, a dynamic array of trends are emerging in finance,…
Read MoreExploring the Advantages of Shared Workspaces
Exploring the Advantages of Shared Workspaces Shared workspaces are growing in popularity in Marlborough and around Aotearoa, and for good reason. These community-centric environments offer more than just a practical office solution. They have become vibrant centres of collaboration, networking, and positivity, all of which are beneficial for the growth of startups. Here’s a deeper…
Read MoreNavigating Your Business Through a Recession
Navigating Your Business Through a Recession Running a business in Aotearoa is not always smooth sailing, especially when economic downturns like recessions hit. However, with careful planning, strategic decision-making, and the Kiwi can-do attitude, it’s possible to steer your business through these choppy waters and even emerge stronger on the other side. In this blog…
Read MoreGovernance 102: Environment Scanning and Strategy Development
Governance 102: Environment Scanning and Strategy Development Good governance is essential to ensure the success of any business or organisation. Part of this means taking an environmental scan. It involves analysing the external and internal factors that affect an organisation’s operations, including political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal aspects. By understanding the environment in…
Read MoreDeveloping a Growth Mindset
Developing a Growth Mindset A growth mindset is the belief that one’s abilities and intelligence can be developed and improved through hard work, learning, and experience. This mindset is in contrast to a fixed mindset, which is the belief that abilities and intelligence are fixed and cannot be changed. Having a growth mindset can lead…
Read MoreMarlborough Business Insights What’s really going on behind the scenes? Real-time, relevant information means everything in today’s world, and a smart business harnesses the right data to make smart decisions. Our Insights page is regularly updated and provides a quick, easy-to-interpret snapshot of Nelson Tasman’s economic performance, as well as simple yet powerful tools that…
Read MoreMarlborough Chamber of Commerce: Your Partner in International Trade Success
Marlborough Chamber of Commerce: Your Partner in International Trade Success International trade is a complex and dynamic field, and there are many issues that can affect businesses in New Zealand, particularly those located in Marlborough. Some of the key issues in international trade from a New Zealand perspective include: Tariffs and other trade barriers: Many…
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