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Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Paul Vousden: I had created and built two successful businesses so I had direct experience of starting, building and selling a company. After exiting from my first business I had a very successful interim executive career with large companies and I saw how effective this short term input could be. This led me to combine my experience of building a business and my time as an interim led me to start Corporate Counsel to help other business owners to grow. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Paul Vousden: Growth teams to drive the expansion of a business; help and preparation for selling a business for a genuine return; helping early stage companies to raise investment funding. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Paul Vousden: We offer: skills and experience based on experience; a highly focused and 'hands on' approach to driving change and helping companies grow; expertise and mature approach to help business owners achieve their dreams. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Paul Vousden: Finding the right clients who want to grow and are willing to invest to achieve their goals. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Paul Vousden: A clear plan. Strong commitment. Business owners who are willing to listen to good advice and adapt and grow.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Daisuke Miyashiro: We are digital marketing agency specialised in social media. We believe that regardless of any great product or service, unless it's heard it won't sell, thus you need marketing to let people know of your product. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Daisuke Miyashiro: Facebook ad, Instagram ad, Google Ads, YouTube Ads. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Daisuke Miyashiro:  Combined 50 years+ experience, Track record, speed, transparency and integrity. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Daisuke Miyashiro: Being able to connect with much larger e-Commerce companies or clients. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Daisuke Miyashiro: Honesty and always clients first.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Jason Dalton: We love helping business owners to benefit from automation and efficiencies - often brought about by technology / integrations with software. Seeing how being disorganised can cause such a distraction and barrier to growth has helped us evolve our bookkeeping business into a supportive and innovative partner to many business owners, their teams and their companies. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Jason Dalton: Three key areas are Payroll, Bookkeeping and Business Growth Support, which all work complimentary together or can be supportive in their own right. Each of these key areas have service options, to ensure the offering is right for you and provides a solid foundation for a long lasting and mutually beneficial relationship. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Jason Dalton: We are individual and have a personality, where we put relationships above everything; we are in the business of building trust and relationships, not spreadsheets and numbers (people remember the way we make them feel not what we do, so we strive to get this right with our valued clients or helping them find the right service for them). We provide a guarantee, we will deliver a service at a agreed fixed cost, to support budgeting and forecasting, with a conversation before any changes are suggested so there are no unexpected bills. Communication is key and drives the strong relationships we aim for. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Jason Dalton: Delivering at pace and being passionate and ambitious can often mean we want to deliver benefits fast; this means we need to be considerate to our clients desires and sometime a challenge can be when a client who may be fearsome of technology, for example, does not want to move quickly; this can hinder the real value we can add, which we are happy to work at a slower pace, but equally eager to provide as much value as we can to cement the benefits of our relationship. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Jason Dalton: For a successful business it is important, we believe, to plan (to help you relax about deadlines and direction of how you are growing), look to benefit from efficiencies (to save time and focus on what is important and value add activities) plus maintain and monitor (to ensure you keep within your abilities or means, while delivering to our highest standards).

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? David Rylah: I was a salaried adviser working in one of the big 4 banks. I didn't like the vertical integration which affected my ability to provide advice that was truly in my clients’ best interest. I spent 6 months planning the transition from salaried adviser to business owner and stepped straight into the role with gusto. I haven't looked back since and now have the pleasure of providing the advice clients are seeking which is very satisfying. I'm in an open plan office with an Accountant and a Finance Broker which is great for clients. It's also an amazing environment to work in with driven colleagues to collaborate with. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? David Rylah: Investment & Superannuation advice from the simple to complex depending on a client’s personal situation, this also includes Self-Managed Super Funds. Debt reduction strategies that will often be tied in with the investment advice and insurance advice to ensure our clients, their families and their businesses have the protection they need for peace of mind. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? David Rylah: The advice we provide must pass the test of being in the clients’ best interest with the business benefit only coming from the service we provide, not the products we align with. Our services are also personalised to each client’s needs, not the other way around where we fit the client to a pre-set service package. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? David Rylah: The constant changing environment of the industry. This has added layers of complexity and admin to the process of providing advice. The industry as a whole must modernise through technology to streamline the process and ensure we meet the new legal requirements. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? David Rylah: A passion for what you do, a high level of resilience, a high quality of service and very importantly the ability to build strong relationships with your clients.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Callum Lord: I had previously started a new flooring business for my previous boss and enjoyed the challenge and got to a point where I knew I could start something on my own and do what I love. And it took off. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Callum Lord: Drainage issues, Roof repairs, Gutter installs, Retaining, Decks, Fencing, Custom sheds, Bad access work, Small digger work, Commercial mowing, Gates, Tree work, Custom carpet work (Boats , Buses, Caravans), Carpet and vinyl repairs and Light concrete work and pothole repairs. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Callum Lord: Because most people have a budget, and I provide outside the box solutions to give the client affordable options Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Callum Lord: At the start getting people to pay and finding my place in the market. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Callum Lord: Presentation, communication Attention to detail, integrity and commitment.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Andrew Holloway: Holloway Removals began over 10 years ago when founder, Andy Holloway, began moving his drum kit across local Bondi. Andy discovered the need for a sophisticated transport company that offered it all and since then Holloway has grown to epic proportions with over 15 trucks, 10,000 customers and four secure storage warehouses - and we’re still counting. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Andrew Holloway: Self Storage, Business Relocation, Office Relocation, Warehousing, 3PL, Events and Expos Logistics, FFE, Furniture Removalists & Logistics, Property Styling Logistics, Sensitive Freight, Rubbish Removal, House Removalist, Interstate Removalists, Premium Removalist Service, Mobile Self Storage, Art and Antiques, Over-sized Items, Moving Boxes, Hire Removalists Crates & Skates, Pack and Wrap, Residential Rubbish Removals and more. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Andrew Holloway: Simple put - The Holloway way puts us above the rest! No job is too big or too small, as we always go above and beyond for our customers to ensure the service they want is the service they get. At Holloway we understand that excellent customer service is more than what you say and do for the customer. It also means giving customers a chance to make their feelings known. We are cultivators of client trust and we always strive to outdo ourselves at every job, it's just the Holloway way. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Andrew Holloway: There is a lot of competition in the removals and storage industry which means we have to think smart and act fast, remain relevant, be innovative and stand out among the rest. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Andrew Holloway: 1. Always appreciate and value your customers, otherwise someone else will. 2. Positive work environment and culture will make for productive and happy employees. 3. Think smart and move fast, in an ever changing industry this is key to success.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Jamie Breeze: I found a niche in companies needing tailored Digital Marketing solutions, with flexibility, no contracts and a personal service. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Jamie Breeze: Advertising Services, Strategy, Lead Generation, Video Production, Online Sales & Bookings. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Jamie Breeze: We have a unique approach to the way we work, each client has a different strategy, and we do not provide a one size fits all service. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Jamie Breeze: COVID-19 hit as we launched our business but we are overcoming that by people needing unique solutions. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Jamie Breeze: Plan, Execute, Test and Measure. Without either of these steps there is no way to know what is working and what is just throwing money at something blindfolded.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? John Keesing: Three things drove me to create my own recruitment business: Small to medium sized businesses – they are the true backbone to the New Zealand economy and I enjoy engaging with business owners to help them get the best outcome from a recruitment exercise Pricing – I do not have a downtown office so I do not believe in downtown pricing and I can provide several options Passion and experience – after 20 years’ experience in recruitment my passion for what I do has never been stronger, it’s fun. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? John Keesing: I am a specialist in the recruitment of both permanent staff and professional contracting talent (temps) in the areas of: · Finance & Accounting. · Project Management. · Sales & Marketing. · General Management. · Human Resources. · Logistics. I am particularly effective in the range of positions from Team Leader to General Manager and enjoy ‘C-Suite’ positions – from Clerk to CEO, I love working in the SME market MENTORING For clients: This is a service where I provide basic career advice and direction, including CV presentation It is ideal for those clients who wish to refer any departing staff member; someone who has decided to resign, or has been made redundant but not entitled to, or been given, a formal outplacement programme For candidates: · Finance and Accounting. · CV content and presentation. · How to look for a job. · How to deal with recruitment consultants. · How to present yourself at interview. · General career advice and direction. · Any questions at all. I am the perfect sounding board – I listen before I offer feedback Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? John Keesing: After 20 years working as a recruitment consultant it would be fair to say that I have become an established identity in the recruitment industry. My focus is on providing relationship-based solutions to the recruitment process and to ensure lasting outcomes for both candidates and clients. Isn’t that what every other recruitment consultant does? Not really. My points of difference are: Acknowledgment – I acknowledge every application; whether it be from within, or outside New Zealand. If the candidate has taken the time to apply I can take the time to respond Engagement – I believe it is my role to facilitate the recruitment process and keep my clients fully engaged with where I am up to in the process. I learn what outcomes clients are looking for from new employees and I work with them in ensuring we recruit the skills and experience, and, the attitude and personality for the role Experience – this comes from not only 20 years in the industry but also from having had a successful professional career within New Zealand and overseas; including leadership roles in Government, Retail, Office Products, Financial Services, and international Insurance and Reinsurance Professional – I was one of the first business degree qualified (Bachelor of Commerce) recruitment consultants in New Zealand; giving me a thorough grounding in how businesses are structured, the processes they employ to be successful and the understanding of what outcomes they are looking for from new employees Truth – in everything I do; and this is my primary personal value. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? John Keesing: Creating a relevant and new face for businesses and candidates in a post-Covid recruitment world. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? John Keesing: Having a vision, planning to implement the vision, having courage.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Jenni-Lyn Nolan: Richard, my spouse, is active and enjoys multi-tasking. During his experience in Carpet Cleaning Industry, he was often asked to carry out other service which he was happy to do. We discovered that the Carpet Cleaning industry, those who had a truck-mount machine did not use this machine to its full multipurpose capacity. We decided to combine our skills and passions, mine in admin, accounts, leadership, customer service and love of our plant and his in Operations and Health and Safety. We derived at 360 Clean Property Service, for us 360 circumferences multiple services and it includes our core values which are: · Customer focused · Well-constructed services at competitive prices · Our pride in professionalism and education of ourselves and customers. · Sustainability and an eco-friendly mind-set are important, especially relating to the equipment, tools and products we purchase and use. In 2016 Richard's mother was unfortunate diagnosed with Cancer, we sold our business in Australia and moved back to NZ to spend the final 9 months with her. Living in Wanaka, we observed that Wanaka did not have the 360 Clean concept and we finally after 4 years decided to re-start up 360 Clean Property Service here in stunning NZ. We are led by visually stunning results and importantly compassion for ourselves, clients and mother earth. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Jenni-Lyn Nolan: Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Mattress cleaning, Odour and Stain removal, Pest Control, Covid-19 decontamination disinfection service, High Pressure cleaning, Tile and grout cleaning , Heat pump cleaning and Flood Restoration. We provide these services with package deals at discounted prices for Residential and Commercial Properties. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Jenni-Lyn Nolan: We are unique, no red tape restrictions. We are customer focused and we are reliable with quick response rate. In addition, we are certified, experienced, insured, we operate with top quality equipment and carefully outsource our products. We are family run and operated constructing our services to suite the community. We are small enough to care for individuals and their needs, big enough to carry out commercial size property. We are competitively priced, innovative and environmentally focused. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Jenni-Lyn Nolan:  Being new in a small town with an already established competitor. Building brand recognition, building the communities trust and awareness of our company and how we choose to operate. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Jenni-Lyn Nolan: Customer Focused, Innovation, sustainability, structure, consistency, product knowledge, equipment and operations methods. Last but not least always moving forward and adapting to change.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Kostas Kapelas: After I realised that I burned myself out from overworking and started receiving treatments and attending many Health courses at the weekends while working full time. I decided to set up a company on the side. I came up with the name Total Health Now Ltd in 2009 after I finished a Masters NLP practitioner course, and I was setting the goals for the future. After a couple of months, I have set up the business and never looked back. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company Kostas Kapelas: Health Mot, Detox/weight loss, Colon Hydrotherapy, Bioresonance, Kinesiology, Breathing retraining. These are entry points, but then we offer other services and support products (equipment, treatments and nutrients). Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Kostas Kapelas: Because our team of experts combine over thirty health methodologies together with cutting edge technologies, we understand how holistic health works for over ten years, and we can deal with the root cause of the health problem rather than just the symptoms. The numerous  Google reviews and testimonials on our website are a proof of it. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Kostas Kapelas: In the past, I did not know how to run a  business and where to invest my resources first to grow and move my business forward. They were far too many experts out there promising to have precisely what my company needed to succeed. Currently, I need patience and technical skills to fully implement the systems and strategies of a clear plan without burning myself out. I know what I need to do; it is just a matter of being able to fully delegate everything to capable people apart of the things that I love doing. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Kostas Kapelas: Passion and love for what you do, walk the talk, work with a team of specialists or learn the skills for strategy, marketing and sales etc required for a successful business. A belief that you can succeed no matter what and most importantly have the health and the energy to follow through your vision/dream. We need to remember that over 66.5% of USA companies go bankrupt because of health issues according to the American Public Journal of Health, and we know the UK and Europe is never too far behind the USA.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Dr Tushar Lalit Deshpande: To explore the wisdom of Ayurveda in a very holistic way. Already my brother was into this field since last 10 years, i have started to expand the new horizon. We wanted to connect with people and to create awareness about Ayurveda. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Dr Tushar Lalit Deshpande: We are basically healthcare services provider in a form of herbal and holistic way. We treat patients with our own herbal combinations to give them more benefit. We have created customized packages for patients which includes therapeutic procedure and customized medications along with diet & exercise regimes. We treat simple cases a well as complicated cases such as Infertility, Thyroid, Psoriasis, Obesity, Arthritis, early stages CA etc. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Dr Tushar Lalit Deshpande: Our own formulations are more beneficial. We also give our patients guidance about diet & exercise. Sometimes for we use Astrology to diagnose the medical issues. We are having two branches, Jalgaon & Dombivali. We can give doorstep delivery of medicine either in India or Abroad. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Dr Tushar Lalit Deshpande: Community is still unaware of the wisdom of Ayurveda. It is proved & tested science generically. Deeply situated & multi system involvement of disease condition can take more time to heal, which is sometimes time taking. Also false and half knowledge a person can make difficult to treat them. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Dr Tushar Lalit Deshpande: You have to have a thorough in depth experienced knowledge of the business, passion in the working, proper methodology & driving force to achieve your goals.

Great Companies: Please tell me something about the business and how did you come up with such an idea? Robyn Marie Case: As an owner of rental properties I wanted a Property Manager who could create a caring supportive relationship between the tenant and the owner as I believe this leads to a successful business. Great Companies: What are the various services and products provided by your company? Robyn Marie Case: Our Property Management includes FREE advertising, FREE Background and Credit checking, comprehensive Tenancy Agreements along the collection of rents, on-charging of water to tenants, 3 monthly Inspections and all legal matters relating to tenancy. We pride ourselves on an open friendly and caring relationship with our Owners, Tenants and Contractors. Great Companies: Why should one choose you over others in this field? Robyn Marie Case: A successful business based on developing good relationships and communication – we excel at this. Great Companies: What are the struggles and challenges you face? Robyn Marie Case: Convincing owners to be confident in letting us, as a professional Property Management company, manage their properties. Great Companies: What do you think are the few main things which are most important for a successful business? Robyn Marie Case: Being easily contactable, honest, caring and efficient.