New Zealand’s small business heroes honoured in 2008 The David Awards

SilverStone Jewellery achieves Highly Commended Title in the Inaugural David Awards

New Zealand’s first hero in small business has been crowned.

Auto Auckland Clinic has taken out the Supreme Award in the 2008 inaugural The David Awards: heroes in small business, as well as category awards for The Most Outstanding Transitional Business, The Most Outstanding Triumph Over Adversity and The Most Socially Responsible Business.

Organiser of The David Awards, Heather Douglas (who is also managing director of homebizbuzz.co.nz), says,
”The judges felt Auckland Auto Clinic embodies all the characteristics of a David - an ordinary Kiwi business, doing extraordinary things. From tiny, tough and sometimes very insecure beginnings, it has transformed into a business which is thriving in spite of its highly competitive environment, and is gaining incredible recognition from customers and within its own industry, and shows exceptional commitment from its staff. Continual innovation is a hallmark of this business, which also gives back to the community. Run literally on the smell of an oily rag in the beginning, Auckland Auto Clinic is a shining example of a typical kiwi business which has risen above its peers through sheer tenacity, courage and determination.”

Drawing a strong field of just under 90 entries in its first year, The David Awards recognise the unsung heroes in home and small businesses throughout New Zealand, the “Davids” whose tenacity, courage and ingenuity place them firmly at the forefront of entrepreneurship in this country.

The judges of this year’s event were blown away at the diversity and innovativeness of the businesses and the quality of the entries, from single-person home-based businesses to ones on the edge of bursting onto the global scene.

MOST SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

A business which gives back to its community, e.g. local, regional or industry sector, in ways, shapes or forms which benefit the community significantly. This is an important category for The David Awards as we believe it’s not just about winning, but contributing positively to society and the community which makes a business successful

Winner: Auckland Auto Clinic

Highly Commended: SilverStone Jewellery

A full list of finalists including contact details can be found at http://www.thedavidawards.co.nz/finalists.html.

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Spring Fever - The World Of Colour!

Am I the only one longing for some sunshine and blue skies?

This damp and dreary winter has gone on long enough.

We can’t control the weather, but we can take control of adding some invigorating colour into our wardrobes.

While the average Kiwi woman has vast quantities of black in her wardrobe there is an exciting array of colour heading our way as the spring season is hitting our fave stores.

Take a walk and go window shopping and be inspired by all the colour to be had – it makes you just want to soak it up!!!!!

We all know that colour can affect how we feel – there are numerous studies to prove it! So let’s take a peek at how we can use some colour to give us a boost to carry us through to the warmer weatherIt has to be said that wearing the best colours to suit your skin’s undertones goes a very long way to making us look healthier and more vibrant while wearing the incorrect colours up near our face will have all and sundry asking if we have the flu!

So be wise in your choices – and if you don’t know your best colours then get some help.

Red - It’s the most emotionally intense colour and stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the colour of love.

Blue on the other hand is a peaceful, tranquil colour that causes the body to produce calming chemicals. This is a great colour to wear to a job interview as it symbolises loyalty.

Yellow – is considered to be an optimistic, energising colour.

Purple is the colour of royalty and connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also very feminine and romantic.

Green is a calming, refreshing colour that helps you and others to relax.

Orange on the other hand is stimulating.

The trick to choosing the best tone, shade and hue to wear that will really have you looking your best is to match it to your skin’s undertone – warm or cool. For example – everyone can wear red. The trick is to choose the right red for you! If you’re a cool based person choose a blue based red but if you’re warm skin toned then go for an orange based red.

So get out there and have some fun. Add a bit of colourful spice to your winter wardrobe and surprise yourself with how great you look and feel!!!

Image Consultant, Jacinda Lilly, of Imago Dei Personal Style

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Enterprise North Shore Case Study

Issue 14 November 2006

SilverStone Jewellery started three years ago and is the brainchild of Torbay's Lori Trigwell and Alex Achmad read more >>>

 

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The Simple Art of Being Outstanding

If you are anything like Linda Shaw you'll love SilverStone Jewellery for its outstanding qualities.

What are the differences in someone you recognize as outstanding? Not the public heroes and heroines of the world, the ones who make the headlines – I’m talking about people just like you, who every day live a life extraordinary just by being their best selves.

We are all unique yet the way we are in the world differentiates us – just like a piece of beautiful silver jewellery! To be noticed as outstanding and live an exciting and satisfying life only requires attention to small things. It is these small things that demonstrate to you and others that you care, you want to contribute and you look after yourself.

I have found twelve small things that make a difference to the quality of my life, some of which you probably are already doing. But look through the list and discover two that you easily could do more of or begin to implement in your life. And then watch how the quality of your relationship with others grows …

1. Get conscious, become aware, live in the now
2. Focus on what you want – not what you don’t want
3. Be wise with words – what we say has consequences
4. Keep your promises – to yourself and to others – always
5. Be the best you can be – and nothing less
6. Work and play in the spirit of service to the world
7. Count your blessings – even the small obvious ones
8. Learn from experience – life is our classroom
9. Take action – often any is better than none
10. Go the extra mile – in business and in life
11. Respect everyone and everything – including you
12. And I am enough – let’s nurture ourselves - give up on perfectionism

So which two work for you? Focus on them for a month and see what happens. People notice people – let them notice you for being outstanding, and for wearing outstanding SilverStone Jewellery.

Linda Shaw provokes people to take action. As a Speaker she is passionate about human potential, environmental and conservation issues. Next time you want an inspirational, funny and different speaker for a conference or function contact The Provocateur – Linda Shaw phone 027 686 7655 or email lindashaw@xtra.co.nz