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DIGITAL & ONLINE MARKETING

Hi Dear,I have set a Shopify Shop pawsfamily.com, Etsy https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/PawsFamilyNZ, and pawsfamily,printmighty.co.nz and aotearoashopnz.co.nz on SpreadShirt Australia and United Statesand I have one major problem, I know my business has potential but I have a problem selling and getting traffic that turns in sell.I would like to know how to do this and bring this to success, time to time I have some sells but I have few fraudulent orders how to avoid these?I could need advice on how to process to make some sales.I did try Facebook ads, money goes, no sales toward this but I know that the business has potential.I have a Youtube channel, i have an Instagram account, a Facebook account, a Twitter account a Pinterest account.Mostly of my traffic come from Pinterest and a bit from instagram… I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks for help.

Question submitted by @pawsfam 11/04/2021 @ 7:53 am
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Commercial tenancy laws

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DIGITAL & ONLINE MARKETING

I am about to “Go Live” with my website and Facebook pages. I am a sole trader, working with teams to challenge the way they operate / lead. In the past, my business was gained by reputation and word of mouth. Now that I am on my own, I believe it is time to have more of an online presence as some of my market will be completing online courses. What is your recommendation for the frequency of writing blogs and posting to Facebook or LinkedIn? Also, should that be to market or to educate my followers? Or both?My thoughts were along the lines of posting two – three times Thank you.

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LEGAL

I need some help in deciphering contract employment agreements

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BUSINESS GROWTH

Hi there. Kind Face is coming up to its first birthday and I feel the time is right to seperate it from the parent business Uren Barsal to achieve its full potential.I am thinking of looking for an investor who also has experience / skills in areas where I don’t. It feels like there are a million things to think of / through and I was hoping a Manaaki expert might be able to cull this list and advise what the next steps should be.Many thanks.Chris

Question submitted by @kindfacechris 06/04/2021 @ 5:00 pm
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START-UPS

Kia Ora Team, I am in the planting stages of creating my business plan and i am in search of a business advisor who could possibly help me complete my plan within the next week, I’ve completed a huge amount of work and have conducted marketing reasearch but all i need is someone to proof read and help me finish the last little bit of work required, so that i can attend my vetting interview with full confidence. 

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BUSINESS GROWTH

How do I attract business people to assist me in my business. I have been trying to build a clothing brand now for the past seven years. Although I have received attention from bands in USA and have sold occasionally on TradeMe and my website, this has not helped attract sales. I have been building my biz entirely on my own and have done everything myself. Art designs, graphic design, photography, building my own website and all my own money. But I need help. I have no more money to inject. How do I attract business or entrepreneur people to help with financing and business growth. I want my brand to be more than a one sale here and one sale there business. I believe with the right help and finances Karnage Clothing could be a Global brand. PLEASE HELP.

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SALES

My business is a small water filtration business out of the Hawkes Bay.  We are a father son business and have been operating for the last year and a half.  We are currently a part time business hoping to develop further to be full-time. We are looking for ways to work with councils and MSD to develop better sales and service for consumers. Is there a way we can work through these organizations that is reasonably clear?

Question submitted by @cloudwater 06/04/2021 @ 4:01 pm
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LEGAL

Hi,We own a concrete pumping business in Auckland and need to include T&C’s for clients. Is there any base templates to start from or advice on what to do? ThanksKate

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FUNDING & FINANCE

Hi,I have a small beekeeping and transport business. I currently have $9200 in the business bank account. I have a monthly loan repayment of $495 coming out. I also have a business line of credit that i have never used. Its interest rate is at 10.85%. I have an unexpected cost that came up with a truck of mine which will cost $5905. I also have to buy some more bees at $2020. That will leave me with around $1275 cash in my business bank account for the month of April. Cash will start coming in around June 1st at $1000 a week.I am wondering if it is better to spend my cash from my bank or use the line of credit instead? just incase another unexpected cost comes up

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START-UPS

Hi Team,             I am just wondering on how can I get help on starting my online business.I will be selling Vintage Clothing such as sporting goods and casual street wear. Also, where could I get a business loan without sales?I am needing desperate help so I can purchase some goods and start selling as soon as possible.I look forward to hearing from you soon.Regards,Nequalah Ngataierua

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DIGITAL & ONLINE MARKETING

Do you know where I can find a business mentor? I am a very experienced writer and editor, now building websites for individuals and small businesses. I am able to use my content writing, photography and design skills in creating simple and stylishand optimised websites. My trouble is that I don’t really know how to market myself and would like some guidance. I am up against large companies that are very technically savvy but I am offering a more personalised service. My clients love me. But I need more clients to make a proper business of this. Any help would be appreciated.

Question submitted by @blue-sky-creative-services 31/03/2021 @ 9:34 pm
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DIGITAL & ONLINE MARKETING

Hi We are looking to revamp our website and are looking for advice on layout etc.  also SEO and converting website views to sales.  Thank you

Question submitted by @bentleyandhart 29/03/2021 @ 9:37 am
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SALES

HelloI am looking for a B2B pilot user to validate a productfeature related to improving data quality for CRM systems. It provides anonline self-service to better know your customer and enhance/validate existing customerdata. End objective is to help clients improve conversions within the salespipeline through better targeting ie increase quality of targets with improved dataquality rather than volume of leads. I am maintaining and presenting a network diagramof businesses operating in NZ and how they are connected with the owners and investorsinvolved. Is there anyone who would be interested to be involved?Glenn

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