Supersize Sme

Mike Hosking welcomes you to Supersize SME - a slick, bite-size podcast jam-packed with hot tips for growing your business from New Zealand's best-known entrepreneurs and business leaders.Brought to you by Newstalk ZB and BNZ.When growing a business, having a good sense of the future is critical. If we fail to predict trends, we could be left behind, or even be out of business in a few years' time. Conversely, predicting where it's all heading can provide excellent opportunities for business growth. Hear from futurist Paul Spain (host of the NZ Tech Podcast), Craig Hudson from Xero, and an array of forward-thinking business leaders and entrepreneurs, as they share their thoughts on the future for NZ SMEs.

Mike Hosking welcomes you to Supersize SME – a slick, bite-size podcast jam-packed with hot tips for growing your business from New Zealand’s best-known entrepreneurs and business leaders.Brought to you by Newstalk ZB and BNZ.Episode 9: Healthy Boss Being the boss is a dream-come-true for most, but of course, the pressures on business leaders are unique. In this episode, world-renowned fashion designer Dame Trelise Cooper, leadership coach Jess Keating and other Kiwi entrepreneurs share their thoughts on taking care of yourself, so you can take care of business.

Mike Hosking welcomes you to Supersize SME – a slick, bite-size podcast jam-packed with hot tips for growing your business from New Zealand’s best-known entrepreneurs and business leaders.Brought to you by Newstalk ZB and BNZ. More than ever these days, consumers are looking for brands that are actively making the world a better place. In this episode Lisa King (Eat My Lunch), Jennifer Boggiss (Heilala Vanilla), Andrew Nicol (coHired), James Stolten (Flexo) and Mylene Ong (Colenso BBDO) share inspiring stories and thoughtful reflections on social responsibility. 

Mike Hosking welcomes you to Supersize SME – a slick, bite-size podcast jam-packed with hot tips for growing your business from New Zealand’s best-known entrepreneurs and business leaders.Brought to you by Newstalk ZB and BNZ.Episode Seven: Embracing E-commerceEmbracing e-commerce can catapult your business from being local, or national, to become a global enterprise. For small to medium sized businesses, the potential is vast, as online sales are growing at ten times the pace of offline. Hear from Sarah Wood (NZME), Jo Bye (Trilogy), Vaughan Rowsell (Vend) and Craig Hudson (Xero) with their take on how to grow your business by making the most of your e-commerce opportunities.

Mike Hosking welcomes you to Supersize SME – a slick, bite-size podcast jam-packed with hot tips for growing your business from New Zealand’s best-known entrepreneurs and business leaders.Brought to you by Newstalk ZB and BNZ.Episode Six: Knowing Your Customer.‘Knowing your customer’ is a mantra of good business. It’s easy to say but hard to do well. Hear from Roger Holmes (Stolen Rum and Serious Popcorn), Amber Coulter (TRA - The Research Agency) and Sam Stuchbury (Motion Sickness) on how to get to know your customer better and why it’s critical to grow your business. 

 Mike Hosking welcomes you to Supersize SME – a slick, bite-size podcast jam-packed with hot tips for growing your business from New Zealand’s best-known entrepreneurs and business leaders.Brought to you by Newstalk ZB and BNZ.Episode Five: The Secrets to a Thriving and Happy Team.To succeed in business, it’s crucial to get your team working in their sweet spot. Hear from Vaughn Rowsell (Vend), Murray Thom (The Great NZ Song Book), Cecilia Robinson (My Food Bag), Craig Hudson (Xero) and other leaders who’ve built phenomenal teams of happy, motivated, committed staff. 

Mike Hosking welcomes you to Supersize SME – a slick, bite-size podcast jam-packed with hot tips for growing your business from New Zealand’s best-known entrepreneurs and business leaders.Brought to you by Newstalk ZB and BNZ.Episode Four: Essential Social Media for Business.Social media marketing is changing the way we do business, opening up opportunities for NZ businesses of all sizes to target their markets or go global. Hear from Jake Millar (Unfiltered), Dave Bowes (Zavy) and the team at Motion Sickness on how to harness social media to achieve cheap and effective business growth.LISTEN TO EPISODE FOUR ABOVE 

Mike Hosking welcomes you to Supersize SME – a slick, bite-size podcast jam-packed with hot tips for growing your business from New Zealand’s best-known entrepreneurs and business leaders.Brought to you by Newstalk ZB and BNZ.Episode Three: Getting the Right People On Board.As a business leader, it’s your staff who are your greatest asset. Learn how to recruit the best employees to lead your business forward with advice from Craig Hudson (Managing Director of Xero NZ), Lisa King (Founder of Eat My Lunch) and Andrew Nicol (Founder of coHired).

Mike Hosking welcomes you to Supersize SME – a slick, bite-sized podcast jam-packed with hot tips for growing your business from New Zealand’s best-known entrepreneurs and business leaders.Brought to you by Newstalk ZB and BNZ.Episode Two: How to Make Your Marketing Connect With Your CustomersMarketing is rapidly evolving from an art to a science, increasingly reliant on diverse media and data. Yet, at its heart is the customer, creativity and telling a compelling story.Learn from leading practitioners how to stand out, cut through and connect with your potential customers.

The Art of the PitchHear from two of New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs; Murray Thom (The Great New Zealand Songbook) and Cecilia Robinson (My Food Bag) on what it takes to nail the art of the pitch.