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The opinions in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of R.Redpath Limited or the publisher. Although all materials are checked for accuracy, no liability is assumed by R.Redpath Limited or the publisher for any losses due to the use of this magazine. Whilst all care has been taken in production, products and prices advertised will be on sale from the beginning of the promotional period or while stocks last. We reserve the right to substitute any of these products with similar products or vary pricing in extenuating circumstances and limited to Trade customers only.

EDITORIAL

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Trade Magazine Only.At Redpaths our focus is to the Trade.All pricing is to account holders only and is always excluding GST.

What a roller coaster ride it has been this year to date. I'm sure you all are feeling the affects as we are, fortunately or unfortunately life continues on it's just how we all are dealing with the new normal and what that will be.

We have had to adapt and change and this will create new opportunities in the immediate and foreseen future so until then we can only continue to do what we hope we do better than our competitors.

Watch out for our upcoming surveys and plans to help you and your business for the future but at the same time surely we can allow for a bit of fun, hence a selection of information, articles and promotions in this edition of “Keeping it Kiwi”

Brent Cameron,Chief Sales Officer

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EDITORIAL

GLOBAL ECONOMIES ARE FALLING INTO RECESSION, SPENDING PATTERNS HAVE CHANGED AND PEOPLE ARE RETHINKING WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO THEIR LIVES. WHILE WE HAVE ALL LEARNT TO DO WITHOUT OUR FAVOURITE TAKE-OUT OR OUR WEEKLY TRIP TO THE LOCAL BAR, THINKING MORE OF OUR WALLETS IN THE TIMES OF JOB UNCERTAINTY, THIS THINKING IS A BIT OF A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD WHICH CAN CAUSE MORE HARM THAN GOOD.

Yes, cutting back and keeping money in the bank is going to assist for a while if you do loose your job or your business but then if your are spending money locally you are keeping the local economy going which can in turn keep your own job or business going, or at if the worst happens, a better level of jobs will be available in the market. The economy is a simple circle of money exchange, if we are keeping this local it’s going to find it’s way back to you.

WHY SHOP LOCALLY?

1. Quality. It might be cheaper to go to your local chain store and buy a $10 t-shirt compared to a small locally

owned business where you may pay $25 plus but does the cheaper item last as long? Often the cheaper imported items do not stand the test of time compared to the quality locally made items from New Zealand materials. Your $10 t-shirt may last 6 months, whereas the $25 one may

last 10 years, so what’s truly cost effective?

2. Keeping local business running. When you are dealing with locally owned and operated business you

are assured that your money is going back into the local economy, not heading overseas in the case of those international business alternatives. By buying local you are not only keeping your local business going, you are keeping their local supplier running also, creating a large chain of local economy working at it’s best.

3. Keeping kiwis employed.

4. Support New Zealand tourism. International tourism makes up over 17% (around $12 billion)

of New Zealand’s economy and with

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boarders closed that’s a large amount of money not coming in. Rather than just putting off that planned overseas trip, think about how you could spend that locally. What areas of New Zealand have you explored?

WHAT BUSINESSES ARE ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM THE 'NEW ZEALAND MADE' TAG?

1. Manufacturers applying must be based in New Zealand.

2. Service businesses must be delivering the service in New Zealand.

3. Retail stores applying must sell licensed manufacturing members' products.

4. Companies who outsource production must use a New Zealand based manufacturer.

5. Each product to be labelled with the Kiwi trademark must qualify under the Fair-Trading Act for Country of Origin labelling.

6. Products made in New Zealand have their key materials made in New Zealand also.

Where have you always thought of visiting but never have for whatever reason, whether that be that you had too many international trips on your bucket list, or you that you simply didn’t want to deal with the international crowds, think again. Get researching, get creative and spend that money locally to keep our amazing country going.

5. Keeping your business running. If you are buying locally you are keeping businesses running and

putting money in local’s pockets so they can in turn afford to do business with you. Kiwis want to support New Zealand made, proven by the recent creation of groups on social networks like “New Zealand Made Products”, with nearly 500,000 members, created on Facebook in mid-April 2020 in response to the Covid-19 tough times. Historically it has been hard to identify what is truly New Zealand made and not just imported product put together in New Zealand.

In 1988 the “Buy N.Z. Made and keep Your Country Working” campaign was launched by the NZ Council of Trade Unions and the NZ Manufacturers’ Foundation to aid in supporting the New Zealand economy through the Global Financial crisis. This turned into a globally recognised brand icon linked with quality. Fast forward to 2020 with boarders closed, international trade limited and hard times all around. Now it is more important than ever to actively seek out the New Zealand Made brand and support your local business to keep our money local and create a sustainable, self-sufficient New Zealand economy.


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ARMOURED MAINSPVC/XLPEFor use in various situa�ons to supply the main power from the point of supply to buildings.

CONDUIT WIRESUsed for the wiring of switch boards, control panels and earth wiring in houses. Wiring where the conduit wire is run inside a protec�ve enclosure (plas�c or metal conduits).

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CONTROL CABLESCU & ARMOUREDUsed as connec�on type of cable between control cabinets where a number of control signals are required; or for use in any areas where control of equipment is required.

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TOOL BOX TALK

ICY SURFACES AND EQUIPMENTJust as bridges freeze more quickly than the roads leading to them, scaffolds, ladders, and similar surfaces typically begin to ice well before ground surfaces. The reason is they are open elevated and allow cold air to circulate around them. Early morning dew and rain can turn to ice if temperatures start to drop. Be sure to check that ice hasn’t begun to form and either remove it or remove the crew member from the hazard.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTClothing should be worn in multiple polypropylenes, polyester, or merino layers the air between the layers of clothing provides better insulation. The outer layer should be hi-vis, rain, and wind proof, and allow for easy opening and removal.Exposed areas, such as head, hands and feet are just as important as the body. Gloves are an obvious option but beware they can become bulky and affect a workers handling, try hand warmers and insulated handles on tools.Buy footwear that is well padded, insulated and made from material like leather so the shoe can breathe.We all know a great deal of heat is lost through the head, a problem which is compounded by the fact that hard hats do not provide protection against the cold. If a hard hat is needed, wear a tight-fitting beanie made of polypropylene or merino underneath.

PLANTo avoid the harsh winter conditions, plan work that is appropriate to the weather. Following the above steps will help to ensure that winter does not slow down you and your crew.

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DEHYDRATIONWe all recognise the importance of keeping a supply of water nearby on Summer days but staying hydrated in the in the Winter is just as important as it is during the summer months. More energy is exerted when working in the cold conditions as the body is working hard to keep warm. The extra layers of clothing people wear to stay warm can also dehydrate them surprisingly quickly. All the layers of clothing hold heat, so the body must perspire to cool down. Treat cold days just the same as hot days and make workers aware of dehydration. THORZT is a great tasting, scientifically proven mix of cutting-edge branch chain amino acids, combined with magnesium and a formulated blend of electrolytes for optimum hydration in all conditions and is available at your local Redpaths branch.

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Winter conditions can create a variety of safety challenges and hazards on the worksite. Some of the more common examples include the increase in slip and fall accidents, or health risks such as hypothermia. So, with the temperatures dropping its time to think about protecting yourself and your workers from the Winter elements. Below are some tips to keep you and your team safe.


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ROADSIDE STORIESNEW ZEALAND · MANATŪ TAONGA - MINISTRY FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE (NZ)

A series of audio guides from the major highways and roads around New Zealand. Explore the history and places of New Zealand in this tour of attractions along the roadside.

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NZ WARS: THE STORIES OF RUAPEKAPEKARADIO NEW ZEALAND

AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY. Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed conflict. Hosted by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.This crucial moment in New Zealand's history was inconclusive in 1845 and little known today. In this podcast, Shannon Haunui-Thompson looks at what led to the battle, the famous trench warfare and its legacy today.

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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.If you find yourself wondering the answers to random questions, then this is the podcast for you. Enter this podcast, which breaks down how things work (yes, including Covid-19) and answers questions, from how pinball works, to why time seems to speed up as you age.

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SELF-DRIVE VEHICLES INTEGRATED SELF-DRIVING ECO-SYSTEMOhmio

WEARABLE RECOVERYVIBRATION TECH TO POWER YOUR RECOVERYMyovolt Locally run in Christchurch, Myovolt, world leading experts in wearable electronics have developed technology embedded garments for elite athletes, Olympic teams and sportswear brands around the globe. Myovolt is a patented wearable recovery technology that targets Vibration Massage Therapy directly onto the body.Combining therapeutic vibration together with a gentle warming effect to massage and relieve muscle soreness and stiffness. By promoting circulation and stimulating blood flow Myovolt aids faster recovery of muscles and joints after any physical activity.It can be used to warm-up, loosen and reduce stiffness in muscles before sports or exercise. It is

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Integrating cutting-edge transformative technologies to find efficiencies, improve safety and convenience, Ohmio is driven to improve the way we move.

Locally run in Auckland New Zealand, Reyedr Introduces the REYEDR Heads-Up Display that attaches to your motorcycle helmet and shows you speed, navigation, distance, caller id and more! The device is a true HUD and utilizes the latest in holographic technology to display a virtual image at infinite focus.

REYEDR offers a fully-fledged solution for the leisure motorcyclist with our HUD as the primary user interface that will eventually replace your dashboard. The HUD along with REYEDR smartphone App deliver key information about the bike, route and ride group.

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APPS OF THE MONTH

WELL REVOLUTIONHelps you see your doctor when you can’t get to your doctor.

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Simply message your doctor whenever you need them. Your message is sent directly to your doctor and you will be notified as soon as they respond. If needed, your doctor can start a live video call with you.

NZ COVID TRACER The Ministry of Health’s official contact tracing mobile app. It helps you protect your friends, whānau and community by enabling faster tracing of the people you’ve come into close contact with.

NZ COVID Tracer creates a digital diary of the places you visit when you scan QR codes on display at the entrances to business premises, other organisations and public buildings.

You can also register your contact information through the app to make sure the National Close Contact Service can get in touch if they need to.

The Ministry of Health has worked closely with the Privacy Commissioner and independent security experts during the development of NZ COVID Tracer to ensure your privacy and data security are protected.

Any information you decide to record with NZ COVID Tracer will be stored securely on your phone and deleted automatically after 31 days. Any personal information you choose to share with contact tracers will be used only for public health purposes and never for enforcement.

Visit www.health.govt.nz/NZ-COVID-Tracer for further information.

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Founded by the Vale family in Christchurch 30 years ago, Vynco is constantly challenging traditional ideas in the industry and developing new products, as well as making improvements to existing products that have been static for years. Research and

development is the heart of Vynco’s diverse, dynamic and innovative business, with more than 60% of what they sell designed, engineered, sourced or assembled in-house!

Vynco Bond Grilles are an excellent example of improved engineering and stylish design in action. While traditional grilles are static, making cleaning and maintenance difficult, Vynco Bond grilles, with their magnetic design, make installation, changing and cleaning of grilles trouble free. Vynco also performs its own in-house quality control on all product ranges, ensuring that it hits the shelves in the best possible condition.

The company is a leading distributor of electrical components within

New Zealand, as well as exporting to Australia, and Pacific Islands.

Vynco’s team are pushing the boundaries to develop products that offer easier installation, higher performance, and improved aesthetics, that are tailored to both the electrician and the end-user. Like the Bond Grille, the Urban Switchgear range is another example of Vynco’s product ranges being developed on Kiwi shores. With a sleek 6.5mm profile, and customizable switches and colours, the design of Urban Switchgear fuses the needs of electricians and homeowners to provide flexibility. The Diaz Steplight, designed to pair aesthetically with Vynco’s Urban Switchgear, also has large terminals for wiring and the ability to fit into standard flush boxes. This is a clear depiction of Vynco’s

Vynco is 100% New Zealand family owned and operated and has a large nationwide sales team. With premises in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, Vynco offers a port of call in the major centres that provides overnight delivery and same day collections. Wherever you are in New Zealand, Vynco prides itself on providing quick and convenientservice to make the operation of your business as smooth as possible.

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careful consideration to blend design with functionality.

As a New Zealand founded and based business, Vynco has been minimizing their waste, by environmental measures such as putting instructions online, using biodegradable packaging on products like the Diaz Steplight and Urban Switchgear, as well as using paper courier bags instead of plastic.

And they aren’t just looking after the environment – they’re supporting the local economy too. As one of NZ’s largest manufacturing employers, they’re proud to be an integral part the local economy with their sheet metal fabrication facility in Christchurch. This facility allows for quick turnaround and customisation of products.

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I N N O V A T I O N B O R N I N T H E

H E A R T O F N E W Z E A L A N D

Founded by the Vale family in Christchurch 30 years ago, Vynco is constantly challenging traditional ideas in the industry and developing new products, as well as making improvements to existing products that have been static for years. Research and

development is the heart of Vynco’s diverse, dynamic and innovative business, with more than 60% of what they sell designed, engineered, sourced or assembled in-house!

Vynco Bond Grilles are an excellent example of improved engineering and stylish design in action. While traditional grilles are static, making cleaning and maintenance difficult, Vynco Bond grilles, with their magnetic design, make installation, changing and cleaning of grilles trouble free. Vynco also performs its own in-house quality control on all product ranges, ensuring that it hits the shelves in the best possible condition.

The company is a leading distributor of electrical components within

New Zealand, as well as exporting to Australia, and Pacific Islands.

Vynco’s team are pushing the boundaries to develop products that offer easier installation, higher performance, and improved aesthetics, that are tailored to both the electrician and the end-user. Like the Bond Grille, the Urban Switchgear range is another example of Vynco’s product ranges being developed on Kiwi shores. With a sleek 6.5mm profile, and customizable switches and colours, the design of Urban Switchgear fuses the needs of electricians and homeowners to provide flexibility. The Diaz Steplight, designed to pair aesthetically with Vynco’s Urban Switchgear, also has large terminals for wiring and the ability to fit into standard flush boxes. This is a clear depiction of Vynco’s

Vynco is 100% New Zealand family owned and operated and has a large nationwide sales team. With premises in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, Vynco offers a port of call in the major centres that provides overnight delivery and same day collections. Wherever you are in New Zealand, Vynco prides itself on providing quick and convenientservice to make the operation of your business as smooth as possible.

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And they aren’t just looking after the environment – they’re supporting the local economy too. As one of NZ’s largest manufacturing employers, they’re proud to be an integral part the local economy with their sheet metal fabrication facility in Christchurch. This facility allows for quick turnaround and customisation of products.

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As we transition back to Alert Level 1, kiwis are more aware of the importance of supporting local businesses than ever before. There are many ways that we, as individual consumers, can keep it kiwi and support local. At a business level, the first thing we tend to turn towards locally are physical products. We look for tools and products that we can get from local manufacturers rather than overseas suppliers. New Zealand’s technology sector is empowering kiwi businesses to take that one step further. By partnering with a kiwi technology company, your business can not only recover from the Covid-19 Pandemic but thrive in the years to come.

Globally, New Zealand is praised for its lamb, wine and try scoring. Many of us may not be aware that New Zealand's export sales of technology software and services reached a massive $2.1 billion in 2019. This put it above our wine exports, which came in at approximately $1.8 billion in the same year. With these figures, we are showing the rest of the world that we can be as much of a contender in the technology sector as we are on the rugby field.

Now more than ever, kiwi businesses should take advantage of our success within the technology sector. Post lockdown, your business’s speed to market will determine how quickly things begin to feel normal again. With the right technology, you can minimise the time spent on administration and maximise time spent on the job. Customers no longer need to spend time waiting

for quotes or invoices. Reliable and consistent communication to your customers can be made easy. By keeping your I.T. kiwi, your team focus on the things you do best.

Whilst the success of our technology sector has largely flown under the radar, Microsoft have picked up on the direction we are heading. Earlier this year they announced plans to establish their first datacenter region here in New Zealand. Paired with investments in new solutions, this will accelerate New Zealand’s digital transformation opportunities even further.

The development will enable kiwi businesses like yours to use scalable, highly available and resilient public cloud services. This will keep your businesses data secure and highly accessible, enabling you to incorporate new age technology which was previously only available to enterprise level organisations. Whilst the plans are subject to approval by the Overseas Investment Office, they signify that there are greater technology-based opportunities coming our way. To make the most of these opportunities, we recommend partnering with a local technology expert who can turn these opportunities into a reality.

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GETTING INTO BUSINESS IS A STEEP LEARNING CURVE FOR MOST PEOPLE. WYATT CROCKETT, WHO TELLS IT STRAIGHT, SHARES WHAT HE HAS LEARNED ABOUT OWNING A BUSINESS. HE INFORMS US HOW THE CROCKETT'S DEAL WITH WHAT BUSINESS THROWS AT THEM AND SHARES HOW HE HAS UTILISED HIS TIME IN RUGBY TO HELP GET INTO THE BUSINESS SECTOR. WYATT HIGHLIGHTS HOW WHAT HE LEARNED IN RUGBY

HAS HELPED IN BUSINESS.

With 202 games to his name, he might be the highest capped Super Rugby player in history, but Wyatt Crockett is pretty frank when he says, “The first four or five years as a professional player I did not use my personal development time wisely. I didn’t maximise that time and I really wish I had.”However, the former All Black, Crusader, Tasman and Canterbury forward also proudly claims, “In the last five years of my rugby career I was really interested in my personal development and tried different things, which included work

experience. I ran my own insurance business for a few years while I was still playing and, on my days off, I would see my clients and did some more education.“In my last year with the Crusaders – after my wife Jenna and I bought the Stirling Sports Nelson franchise – I used my personal development time to do work experience in my friend’s Stirling Sports store in Rangiora.“But I wish I had done some business study before I had kids. I should have done a degree or diploma. Once you have children, it chews up your spare time and while you’re playing rugby you have time to do some study.”Wyatt didn’t expect to be playing rugby for so long. “At the start of my career, I was grateful to get picked to play one game. I didn’t expect to make it to Super Rugby level as I was just a battler, so I surprised myself.”But it wasn’t always an easy run for the 71-test All Black. “Early on in my career as an All Black it was tough times on the fields with non-selection. Dealing with things like that is why you need a balanced life. You need stuff outside of rugby and you need to be able to focus on what is great in your life. The skills I learned around that have really helped with the ups and downs of running a business.“You learn not to ride the rollercoaster so much – enjoy the good times but don’t get too over the top about it. Try to keep pretty even-keeled as there are always good and bad times.”Outside of rugby, the Crocketts were also battling Jenna’s kidney disease – reflux nephropathy. She was fortunate to get a live kidney transplant from a close friend in 2015. According to

Wyatt, “It happened six weeks before the Rugby World Cup, so that was full on and a big challenge for the family. Jenna’s kidney is doing well, and we have got an understanding of how it works, but with her reduced immunity she has to be careful especially with things like COVID-19.”Jenna’s illness also helped the couple to focus on what they wanted from life after rugby. “During the second half of my career I was conscious of what I was going to do after rugby. I looked into a few things like commercial real estate and insurance to see if they were the right fit. We also wanted to move back to Nelson as my wife’s family had always holidayed there.“I was scrolling through businesses for sale on Trade Me and saw the Nelson Stirling Sports on there. We had friends in Rangiora who owned the store there and the sporting connection made sense. Sports was an industry I still wanted to be a part of and I thought I would be excited to get up each morning and go to work. It is a franchise modelled business with 61 stores in New Zealand with a strong focus on footwear, apparel and accessories and stocks global brands like Nike, adidas, Champion, Asics, Tommy Hilfiger, Converse and Vans so it was appealing. We purchased it in 2018 and kept the previous owners on managing it to help with the focus on goodwill.“You do learn as you go. We were new to business and didn’t have clearly defined roles, so that has been something we have brought in. Jenna and I complement each other as a team. Jenna is in charge of merchandising the store, organising the roster and communications

RUGBY EDITORIAL

LIFE OUT SIDEPROFESSIONAL RUGBY PLAYER TO ENTREPRENEUR


LIFE OUT SIDE

I'VE ENJOYED BEING ABLE TO TRANSFER WHAT I LEARNED FROM RUGBY INTO BUSINESS, AND WE HAVE LOVED THE PROCESS OF LEARNING AND OWNING OUR OWN BUSINESS AND ALL THE GROWTH THAT COMES WITH IT. - WYATT CROCKETT

for the day-to-day running of the store. I am in charge of controlling stock, finances and the back office. However, when it’s busy it’s all hands on deck on the shop floor. Being adaptable is important in a small business. Defined roles give clarity to ensure things run smoothly at work and home and there is no doubling up. It also helps to make sure the home and work life balance is right, and it limits the stuff you bring home. Being self-employed, you schedule your roster the way you want to, so it allows us to do school pick-ups and drop-offs and for a parent to be there after school. Jenna is great at reminding me to leave work at work and be present at home. Our goal is to have a second store at some stage when the timing is right.“You need to keep working on your mental fitness and it is about balancing your life out – make sure you continue to watch the kids play sport, keep them connected, have a day off in the weekend to get away from it all and have family time.”The Crocketts have two young boys, Sonny and Emmett. Wyatt has found getting involved in kids’ sports has helped them make new connections in the community, and he’ll be coaching his youngest son’s team this year. “I am just happy to help the kids out and enjoying watching the kids play.”Even when he was refereeing, the former All Black got plenty of advice from the sideline. “It’s only under-tens! It was great that I was treated like every other referee though. New Zealanders love the game and have great minds, so I was cracking up laughing.”Crockett is open about utilising a

lot of the skills he learned in rugby in his business. “Everything you learn in rugby is so transferable –work ethic, discipline, being results driven, motivation to succeed, time management (I was a shocker with my time management before rugby.)

I lead by example so am always at work early as it sets a good example. We employ young people and they learn from me.“Just like young players, you need to give the chance for staff to grow and learn, and you hope that creating a good working environment means they are excited about coming to work. It is important to make their time enjoyable. You want their

experience while they work for you to be a positive one.“When it comes to teamwork, I used what I learned in rugby. You need to understand your team and get a feel for how people work. You also need to celebrate your successes.”And there have been successes to celebrate – in their first year, they experienced the second highest growth for a New Zealand franchise. “It is cool to see your business succeed and grow, for things you implement to have effect and for individual touches come to light.”Many individual touches come from Jenna, who has an interior design background. “She has great skills at window dressing as does one of our staff. I am really average at that, so I stay out of merchandising the store and window dressing.”Wyatt’s strength is his sporting knowledge and clients have benefited from that. When asked if being a high-profile rugby player helps draws the customers in, he jokes: “The older ladies want to talk rugby but the young ones have no idea of who I am.“But I know what boots to offer customers and, having done a lot of training, I have a good understating of footwear. We get plenty of training so I have learned a fair bit about tights and bras, which I knew nothing about. You have got to have the right fit for your shape,” he states knowledgeably.Wyatt’s biggest challenge has been getting his head around stock levels, something that has come to the fore recently. As with many businesses, the impact of COVID-19 has been brutal as the lockdown halted their business completely.


RUGBY EDITORIAL CONTINUED

Do your homework. Make sure you have people you

trust around you. Have a business mentor – we all

have gaps in our knowledge and we have areas for growth.

Build a good team around you including your lawyer, accountant and mentor.

Seek independent advice. You will get information from people you are buying from, in my case, the franchise group, but have it cross-checked independently.

Different people have different motives so use independent advice and your own intuition.

Ask yourself the hard questions – is this a business I can make a difference in, enjoy and grow, and is it going to be stimulating enough to keep me interested?

It is better to put in the work early and get an understanding what you are getting into than figuring it out later. This is important when negotiating the purchase price and lease, which are important to get right.

Pay attention to figures – numbers can be twisted when you are purchasing, so get good advice.

If you are working with your partner have defined roles and clarity. Work to each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

Have enough cash reserves to cover a tough period.

Have insurance cover if something happens to a key person in your business.

WYATT HAS SOME ADVICE FOR OTHER PLAYERS WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING INTO BUSINESS:

“With Jenna’s low immunity she had already self-isolated for ten days prior to the lockdown. We were completely cut off from cashflow for at least a month, so the forecasting for sales was 90 per cent down. The stock came in and we had to pay for it out of our reserves as there was no cash flowing in. My advice would be to have cash reserves to cover a tough period.“For our business, it has been about managing and understanding stock levels, learning the trends and making sure you’re not stockpiling. ‘What comes in has to go out’ has never been more critical than now.“Similar to being a rugby player, if you put in the prep and the hard work that pays off if you try and take short cuts and wing it without putting in the prep that is where you get hurt.“In our industry, when it comes to buying merchandise, you can click a few buttons and end up with stock that won’t move. We follow trends but are realistic about our area, which might not be like other faster fashion areas. After a few years, we are learning the staple things that people want and wear but no one could have foreseen the impact of COVID-19, so that is just something we will have to try to ride out. We managed to keep our five staff and that is our plan going forward.

“For the first three weeks of lockdown there was nothing happening, so we used that as a planning phase for what people were going to want. We focused on cutting back anything that wasn’t a guaranteed seller. We tried to stick to the core range and high stock-turn merchandise.“Once we were allowed to do essential click and collect, we focused on servicing our locals. It has been a challenge. We are grateful that locals have supported us, so at level three we did some big discounting to move stock. You have to try to adapt by changing your game plan. To repay the support we got from locals, we gave away five-dollar coffee vouchers with our phone sales, so we could support other local businesses.”The company’s franchise support has given the couple good guidance on different areas. “You don’t feel like you’re out on your own. The world we live in is so fast and fashion is changing quickly. You make mistakes but having that group to call on has been great. They also have systems for tracking your business across the country, which is great to see how you are going just like on a rugby table, but there is flexibility to cater for your local clientele and make adjustments to suit your market.”Not one to put his eggs in one basket, Wyatt has returned to the insurance industry as the Nelson adviser for

Maurice Trapp Group. “I put the insurance business on the back-burner temporarily when we moved from Christchurch. As the business is at a point that it is efficient and the staff are more capable, I’ve been able to step back and do a bit more with the insurance. COVID-19 proved it was good have a bit of diversity. It has definitely made us think about having another income stream.“It was always part of the plan, but the timing was the right to revive the insurance side. I have learned business knowledge from the Stirling Sports store, which is transferable to my insurance work. A key component of that is covering the injury, illness or death of a key person to the business because if you take out that person, you need to have continuity. An income protection policy to cover the loss of a key person to the business is advisable.“I’ve enjoyed being able to transfer what I learned from rugby into business, and we have loved the process of learning and owning our own business and all the growth that comes with it. I’d encourage all players to make the most of their time in rugby to soak up as much knowledge as they can and to do some work experience in areas that interest them while they are getting paid to make the most of the opportunities rugby offers.”


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We’re living in strange times. I’ve just finished up my opening race of the season in the DFM Audi V8 here in New Zealand, and am currently en route back to Asia to get the show on the road with Honda - a new GT3 challenge for 2020....and then I woke up.

It’s just like the movies. It was all a dream...an illusion. What should have, could have, would have happened in the months leading up to May 2020. Yet here we are, confined to our homes in a once-in-a-lifetime (we hope) period of isolation, reflection and a rare chance to hit the reset button.How we each internally approach this COVID lockdown has been the measure of what we’ve gotten out of it. I, for one, have relished the opportunity for self-improvement and upskilling with no distractions of the fast-paced, technology driven world we now live in.It’s allowed me to appreciate what’s important, the values I hold dear, the people I love and the people who love me back. In this time of crisis, I count Redpaths and the Saunders family as one of these key pillars in my life. They have stood by me through thick and thin in my own high octane life of motorsport, including now when the world is in limbo and effectively on hiatus.

Technically, I’m like so many others in NZ and around the world right now. Temporarily unemployed, rationing the government subsidy we received at the start of Level 4, and making plans to return to the track even stronger, fitter, and more motivated than ever before.I’m 30 now. I’ve been doing this race car thing my whole life - and as a ‘Pro’ since 2012 - but I feel like I’ve got plenty of good years in me left yet. So when we do return to normal life, it’s fitting that we end the compressed 2020 season in Cromwell at Highlands Motorsport Park for the NZ Endurance Championships; a rare chance to collaborate with Redpaths in the South Island, entertain some guests at the race and even do some hot laps for some very lucky individuals in the 700hp Audi V8 I’ll be wrestling around the track.Here’s hoping the next time I check in with Circuit Breaker, we’ll be reviewing races that have just happened - no those that might have.Take care, stay safe and stay strong. Kia Kaha.

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