https://alliance.org.nz/Practical tips for NZ small businessesen-NZ https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/how-to-rank-google-business-profile-without-address-nz/https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/how-to-rank-google-business-profile-without-address-nz/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:05:51 GMTNo shopfront? You can still rank on Google Maps. How to set up a service area business in NZ, what gets you suspended, and what actually moves you up. https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/why-great-marketing-isnt-about-more-traffic/https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/why-great-marketing-isnt-about-more-traffic/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:24:54 GMTOne of the biggest misconceptions in digital marketing is that success comes from simply getting more clicks. More traffic only matters if it turns into more customers. Over the last fifteen years I’ve worked with businesses ranging from startups to established brands, and the pattern is always the same. 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Here’s what every NZ small business owner needs to know before they start. https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/local-seo-nz-small-business/https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/local-seo-nz-small-business/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMTForget the technical jargon. Here’s what local SEO actually means for a small Kiwi business, and the practical things you can do this week to show up higher in Google. https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/google-business-profile-nz/https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/google-business-profile-nz/Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMTIt’s free, it takes an afternoon to set up, and it’s probably the single highest-ROI marketing task available to a NZ small business. Here’s how to do it properly. https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/how-christchurch-businesses-can-rank-higher-in-google-local-listings/https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/how-christchurch-businesses-can-rank-higher-in-google-local-listings/Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:09:13 GMTIf you’re a business owner in Christchurch, appearing in Google’s local listings can be a game-changer. When someone searches for “plumber near me” or “best café in Christchurch,” those map-based listings (often called the “Local Pack”) are prime digital real estate. Here’s how you can climb the ranks and stand out locally. 1. 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If you’re on the fence about whether to hire a PPC pro, here’s… https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/how-to-rank-your-business-on-google-maps-without-losing-the-plot/https://alliance.org.nz/small-business-advice/how-to-rank-your-business-on-google-maps-without-losing-the-plot/Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:05:23 GMTHow to Rank Your Business on Google Maps (Without Losing the Plot) Let’s be honest, if your business isn’t showing up on Google Maps, you might as well be running it from the bottom of the South Island with no cellphone reception. Ranking on Google Maps isn’t just about sticking a pin on the map,…