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moanasmith

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@moanasmith

hi there other than the wage subsidy is there any other support out there for small businesses I have 2 businesses Renovations and a labour hire…thank youMoana

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Presto11

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I need to know is there any way I can set up a website and try and start writing for a living

Question submitted by @presto11 26/05/2020 @ 9:35 am

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Mahaucreations

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Kia-Ora :),I’ve been selling my Maori art from home (in Brisbane Australia) for the last 6yrs. My main mahi was Maori Canvas art, however lately, Ive started doing Maori Vinyl designs on acrylic coasters, Placemats, Karakia Boards, Home decor items with Maori labels & Maori wedding stationery (invites, rsvps, thank you cards etc). Ive currently got my daughter designing my website (she’s a uni student), but was wondering about other avenues I could take to expose my business? Im already booked for some Maori market events in the area, but they may not even go ahead right now. Ive read nearly every other question posted on here and love all the awesome advice you all give 😊.Thank youNgaire BeereMahau Creations

Question submitted by @mahaucreations 17/08/2020 @ 9:15 pm

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Rrrwhiteside

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kia ora,I’m writing to ask about my prints. I am an artist who sells entertainment and arts content in physical form and digitally, although things aren’t moving as well as I would hope, in fact I am basically moving nothing at all. I use facebook predominantly as my source for running promotions and can’t afford to run ads right now. I have two websites: rogerwhiteside.com which is set up in a blog on wordpress and rogerwhiteside.co.nz which is free hosted.I realise I need to perform my music to gain traction with a fan base etc and probably to hold exhiibitions to sell art, I just don’t have any funding behind me to initiate anything. I have little to no equipment other than a computer, really basic phone and the internet (which actually is a lot and helps heaps).Any advice for what to do next would be amazing and much appreciated thank you.

Question submitted by @rrrwhiteside 13/08/2020 @ 9:20 am

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Lauren F

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Hi there,I’m an electronic music DJ and producer releasing my debut EP this Friday. I would love to know more about promoting the release and how to go about raising awareness among listeners.If you have any advice that would be great thank you.

Question submitted by @laurenfong 07/07/2020 @ 3:53 pm

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Kirsty

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Hello and thank you for offering to help so many businesses during these difficult times. I own a small (nearly 1 year old) business making living art. Much of my work has been custom work for individual clients. I also lease some of my artwork to businesses and am about to launch an initiative to lease some of my products out for weddings. I am concerned that I have my whole formula for working out my lease pricing incorrect, due to some feedback I have received. Is there any kind of formula that can be used to work out one off pricing for an event or for leasing items on a weekly, monthly or yearly term.

Question submitted by @kirsty 24/05/2020 @ 10:57 pm

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sleeharkins

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I just started a small knitwear business during corona and would really like to support NZ businesses but also would like to save money while doing so. Are there any reputable companies that provide supplies in bulk such as tags for clothings, thread, sew on snaps, yarns, etc at a reasonable rate? Have been searching online but haven’t seen very many wholesale options or bulk items.

Question submitted by @sleeharkins 18/05/2020 @ 6:20 pm

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sirpiripi

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Kia Ora, I am an Event Organisor of 20yrs that has always retained work through word of mouth. Due to Covid, like everyone else affected, I have lost 100% of my contracts. I have throughout the years thought of building a website, but have never quite understood how it could help someone like me. I know that sounds naive and possibly archaic, so my question is: would setting myself up a website be of benefit, if so, how do I get started, and where do I start?

Question submitted by @sirpiripi 14/05/2020 @ 8:37 am

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megannaylor

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Hi there ,Prior to the lockdown I was looking at starting up some sort of arts and craft business. I have had a head injury and it is not likely that I will be able to return to my previous occupation in the forseeable future, ie I am currently unemployed and supported financially by my partner,I have been making a variety of things (some could be considered a bit quirky, not really mainstream); I make cards for birthdays etc, paper decorations for a party, a wide range of styles for paper flowers, bouquets that sit in a jar or you can attach to the wall, 3D wall art, doll clothes, dressed up recycled flower vases, patchwork items etc etc etcJust before the lockdown I was going to go to the local arts and craft market, which was run twice a month in the library foyer, to investigate what it would be likely that I could sell in that setting and the possibility of opening up my own stall there.Unfortunately now that we have COVID19 I don’t think this is going to be an option for me to try for quite a while. Can you give me some advice about the best way to get started; setting up an online ? and especially how to test/ work out what people will buy, how to price things etc I can make such a wide varitey of things, I don’t know where to start. Appreciate any assistance that could be given. Megan NaylorJ

Question submitted by @megannaylor 14/05/2020 @ 9:06 am

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GRT

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Hi, I am a sole trader making art who would like to have a website with the ability to make some sales, book commissions, take emails etc. I would like direct links to my work from social media so they can be instantly purchased. I do not have large amounts of inventory to keep track of however in the future this may change. Is it better to invest in a website developer or try to stumble through it on my own with a third party provider? is there a cost benefit that outweighs one or the other and how much should I be paying per month to have it hosted as a small business? Thank you from a total novice ;)

Question submitted by @grt 11/05/2020 @ 3:01 pm

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Te Miringa Parkes

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Kia ora! I am wanting some tips as i am wanting to launch an online course for people to get a head start in the event styling hire industry however i’m not 100% sure how this business model works or how i should go about this business model. I want to offer as much value as possible!! I have some modules i know i want to teach, am still working on the content, am still working on target market and still need to conduct market validation… what steps should i be taking to make sure this course is effective and valuable to the end user …

Question submitted by @te-miringa-parkes 08/05/2020 @ 6:06 am

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Verlee

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How do I grow my market of people buying my paintings. The paintings a good enough it’s the finding people willing to buy them at a reasonable price.

Question submitted by @verlee 07/05/2020 @ 6:39 am

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Natalie Pasco

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As a photographer, how can I keep sales up if I cant go out?

Question submitted by @nattygee 29/03/2020 @ 11:22 am

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What do I do if a part time worker refuses to go in to do cleaning and organising, but still wants wages? This is not their primary role just part of it. I want to be organised when we can actualy go back to work.Hairdressing industry.

Question submitted by @anonymous 22/04/2020 @ 8:21 am

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Anonymous

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HelloI am a dancing studio teaching Tap, Jazz and singing. I mostly teach ‘one on one’ ie Me and one student. I can observe the two metre distancing rule and have a plan to undertake regular cleaning, handwashing and a contact tracing system. (I was actually doing this before the lockdown) My studio is in my home, if Plumbers and Electricians can work in your home, then can I? I also have small groups of 5-6 children at a time and can observe the 1 metre distance rule applicable to schools in alert level 3, can these classes run with the above cleaning procedures and contact tracing? I have stopped all larger groups of 12-15 kids for now and assume they can not operate in level 3?The PM has not mentioned dancing studios at all. And I would really appreciate some guidelines.Denise HendersonDUNEDIN

Question submitted by @anonymous 17/04/2020 @ 4:13 pm

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solidconsu

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I have my own consulting business which I have been full time with for 5 months offering services in design, project management, research and innovation. Things have been going well until COVID-19.As work has tried up, I am now looking to pivot a bit and get some business ideas I have off the ground. I need help with networking, finding any funding and grants as well as mentoring.

Question submitted by @solidconsu 09/04/2020 @ 3:05 pm

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