What's New

We are proud to be a part of the Nelson/Tasman Community and as part of that partnership, we'd like to share our news with you.



Latest News

BDC Newsletter 4th Quarter

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Life is Leadership

Check out local legend, Kenn Butler's book on leadership here  Life is Leadership



BDC Newsletter 2nd Quarter

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BDC Newsletter Oct - Dec 2009




Business Expo Lucky Winner

Congratulations to Cordelia Sharpe, owner of Massage Works, who won the lucky draw at our stall at the Business Expo held on 19 June. 
The basket contains products from businesses who have done training with bdc in the past - Richmond Plains, Nelson Honey, Founders Brewery, Eat Right Food, Kersteins, and Chrystal Pitcher's hops pillow, as well as the book 'New Zealanders' Guide to Small Business' by Sari Hodgson, one of bdc's presenters.  Enjoy!



BDC Newsletter Aug - Sep 09

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BDC Newsletter May - June 2009

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Press Release

Botox in a bottle - the Nelson Honey face mask

This is a great story about business innovation and taking on the world from Nelson. Bee venom is the vital ingredient in a natural face mask designed to give your face a lift. Rumoured to being used by Kate Middleton and Camilla Parker-Bowles, Nelson Honey is now producing their very own bee venom face mask. Congratulations to Phillip and Terry at Nelson Honey.
 
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Tax Changes to Property Investments

New Zealanders love property - that's a fact. A number of tax law changes came into effect on 1 April 2011 that property investors need to be aware of.  ...more


Congratulations to Tim Vincent of Tineli

We wish you well with your venture into Australia. We've enjoyed being part of it.  ...more


In Time Charitable Trust

BDC announces support for the In Time Charitable Trust which supports the Kailash Bodhi School in Jumla, Nepal.
 
 
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Motivational Whirlwind comes to Nelson

Leading international World business productivity expert Debbie Mayo-Smith who is one of the most sought after business speakers in Australasia, is coming to Nelson in October.  ...more


BDC Comment - April /May 2010

Succession Planning - Its important to start well before you are planning to move on or sell your business.

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BDC Comment - February/March 2010

Social Media Marketing - Twitter, facebook, linked in, they all have huge potential for business. Read about this evolving field of marketing.  ...more


BDC Comment June/July 2010

Tim and Sandy Vincent of Tineli produce top quality, high performance cycling gear. They have had numerous succcesses both on and off the bike...  ...more


New Partnership Deal

BDC has announced a new partnership deal with the University of Canterbury to deliver short courses in Nelson  ...more


Sustainability

Sustainable Business Assistance

In response to the need for better and more efficient business practices, the position of Sustainable Business Advisor has been created in the Nelson and Tasman region. 

 

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