Why tough times mean you need to get serious about a business strategy

<p><strong>Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald’s Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it’s all about finding the growth strategy to take you to the top. Hosted by Frances Cook.</strong></p> <p>Once upon a time, doing well in business meant competing with someone down the road, or if you did really well, others throughout New Zealand.</p> <p>Now, whatever your size, you’re often having to compete globally from day one.</p> <p>So growing your business has challenges, from day one.</p> <p>Luckily, a seasoned competitor is ready to share her insights into what makes successful businesses stand out from the pack.</p> <p>For the latest podcast, I talked to Debbie Humphrey from D/Srupt.</p> <p>If you have a question about this podcast, or a question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it.</p> <p>I'm on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookNZ/">Facebook here</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/">Instagram her</a>e, and <a href="https://twitter.com/FrancesCook">Twitter here</a>.</p> <p>This podcast contains general information only, not professional advice. BNZ and NZME are not liable for any losses resulting from this podcast. T&amp;Cs apply to BNZ products and services.    </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>