Small business management study...

The last two weeks I've given my doctoral studies a rest (to come back to) and have instead wanted to continue studying in Small business management at my place of work and already it's started to help me to consider the different things that need to happen for running a small business.

There are many definitions for a small business and NZ is known as one of a few western countries where it is easy to start up a small business, however, there is a problem in that so few small business in NZ continue after the first 12 months.

So within the first week I've already started reconsidering the vision, mission, core values etc. of our business 'Pacific Hibiscus' and looking at what needs to happen to continue growing the business and this is pretty exciting.

It's also neat to be in a class sharing different ideas and coming from different backgrounds from those who have been running different businesses over time to those who have business ideas and are considering making the big leap.

I also have some pretty relevant assignments that I have to complete and that's very encouraging in that it will help to build a solid foundation for all of us as both business owner/entrepreneurs and those considering business ideas. Watch this space with more to share as it comes to fruition...