Red Office

13/08/2025

We’ve found our match!

Thanks to everyone who applied for our free 3-month marketing offer — we were blown away by the quality of entries and the passion behind each business.

We’re excited to share that we’ll be working with the awesome team at Speedy Signs Pukekohe!
We met with Rebecca last week and can already tell it’s going to be a fantastic collaboration.

We’re in the early stages of building a strategy and content plan, so we can’t reveal too much just yet — but we’re looking forward to helping Speedy Signs shine even brighter in their market.

Stay tuned for updates 👀

Speedy Signs Pukekohe

23/07/2025

Our 3-month marketing offer is closing soon, and this is your final opportunity to enter.

Imagine having a team on your side to help with design, content, strategy, or web.

All sorted - all on us.

We can’t wait to support a local business and showcase what we do best.

Tell us about your business and what you’d love help with: https://forms.office.com/r/jdirXXywDh

Tag a deserving business and share, share, share. *T&C’s apply

Don’t let this one pass you by!

20/07/2025

What 3 months of support could look like for you

Imagine having an experienced marketing team on your side — no guesswork, no late nights, no winging it. Just clear, consistent support to help your business grow.

You could get help with:
• Strategy & planning
• Website updates
• Content creation
• Copywriting
• Graphic design
• Email marketing
• Blogs..and more

One local business will receive 3 months of hands-on marketing support from our team absolutely free.

Entries close 25th July 2025.
Tell us about your business and what you'd love help with
Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/jdirXXywDh *T&C’s apply
Let’s get your marketing sorted!

14/07/2025

Have You Entered Yet?

We’re giving one local business 3 months of free marketing support — and it could be you!

Whether it’s social media, design, content, or a fresh strategy, we’re ready to jump in and help you grow.

If you’re a growth-focused business with a small to medium team and consistent annual turnover we’d love you to apply.

Grab the chance to work with our team and get the kind of support usually out of reach for many busy businesses.

Entries close 25th July 2025, so don’t miss out!

Enter now: https://forms.office.com/r/jdirXXywDh *T&C’s apply
Tag a local business who’d love this!

06/07/2025

OUR SHOUT: Free marketing support for a local business — applications now open!

We know that DIY marketing can be a time drain — and a big barrier to growth.
That’s why we’re giving one local business the chance to work with our marketing team, completely free, for three months.

We’ll help with:
• Content planning and creation
• Copywriting
• Graphic design and social media
• Website tweaks
• Email campaigns and blogs

If you’d love a hand growing your brand, getting consistent, and showing up with confidence — this one’s for you.

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/jdirXXywDh
And please tag a deserving business in the comments and share, share, share.

But be quick — entries close 25th July!

We can’t wait to support a local business and show what our team can do.

03/07/2025

3 MONTHS OF FREE MARKETING SUPPORT!

We’re offering one local business the chance to work with our marketing team — for free!!!

Whether you’re time-poor, idea-stuck, or just ready to get serious about growth, we’ll act as your in-house marketing team for 3 months (valued at over $3800+ gst).

This support could include:
• Strategy
• Content creation
• Design support
• Website updates
• EDMs, blogs, and more

We’re after growth-focused businesses with a small to medium team and consistent annual turnover. Sound like you?

Enter by telling us a bit about your business, why you should win and what support you’d love.

Please tag a business that could benefit from this offer in the comments and share this post so we can get the word out to our wonderful community.

We can't wait to help a local business grow — could it be yours?
APPLY HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/jdirXXywDh
Entries close 25th July 2025 *T&C’s apply

12/06/2025

You're overloaded, not failing

Marketing your business isn't a side hustle. It's a full-time job - and you're already doing one.

If marketing feels like another mountain on your back, you're not alone.

We help businesses like yours take marketing off the “when I have time” list — and turn it into consistent action that drives real growth.

Less pressure, more progress. Let's talk.
https://forms.office.com/r/iW4T2XYzcM

29/05/2025

Budget 2025: What It Means for NZ Businesses

The Government’s new budget is out—and while it’s keeping things tight, there’s good news for businesses too.

We’d love to know your thoughts on the budget and how you expect it to impact your business, drop us a comment below.

Here’s what stood out to us at Red Office:

• A new tax incentive means you can claim 20% of the cost of new (or new to New Zealan) business asset. Assets acquired on or after 22 May 2025 will be able to be claimed with the Investment Boost in the next income tax returns.

• KiwiSaver changes are coming—contribution rates will rise and government contributions will drop

• A new agency will work to bring more global investment and talent into NZ

• $75 million has been set aside to encourage foreign investment
• And there’s a big boost for the film industry too
It’s a budget focused on long-term growth—so now’s the time to plan ahead.

If you want to understand how these changes affect your business - reach out to your accountant to get advice on what is right for you and don’t forget to CC Red Office.

21/05/2025

We’re proud to share a few moments from our recent Pink Ribbon morning tea – an event to raise awareness and funds in support of women affected by breast cancer – and to help fund life-saving research.

Thanks to the generosity of our team and neighbouring businesses, we raised $360 for this important cause. 💗

It was a morning full of connection, colour, and community – and we’re proud to play a small part in supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and the vital work they do.

Check out the highlights from the day in our video!

12/05/2025

No one likes a hard sell on an empty stomach!

When it comes to marketing you need to serve up the right content, at the right time, in the right dose.

Think of the journey you are guiding your customers on as a funnel – you want them to be drawn towards your goal – to make a purchase, sign up for something, engage your services. Feeding them with directional content that keeps them moving along a pathway to conversion.

The content you share to support this journey is like an upside-down food pyramid (yeah, that triangle from the '80s – carbs galore at the bottom).

•At the wide end, you’ve got awareness content – helpful, interesting, no-pressure stuff that draws people in.
•Next layer? Consideration content – a bit more meaty. This is where you show them why you make sense.
• And right at the tip – decision content. The salesy bit. Call-to-actions, offers, the “give us a call” type content.

You don’t want to skip to dessert too early – no one likes being sold to before they’ve built up an appetite.

Hungry for more? Click the link below for more about flexible marketing support at Red Office and dig in.

https://www.redoffice.co.nz/the-red-office-what-we-do/marketing-support/

16/04/2025

A helpful guide for those that need a reminder of public holiday payroll obligations.
Don't forget that Easter Sunday is NOT considered a public holiday.

This ten point guide provides a short but sweet summary of how to process public holiday payroll in New Zealand.

27/03/2025

What's the difference between Digital marketing and Content marketing anyway?

They serve quite different purposes and it's good to know the difference.

Which one should you focus on?

📢 Digital marketing is all about quick results - using SEO, ads, and emails to drive traffic and sales.
📝 Content marketing is about connecting with your audience and growing over time - blogs, videos, and guides that help build trust.

The key to success with your marketing? Use a combination of the two.
They work best together!

Great content pulls your audience in, and digital marketing ensures they see it.

Check out our latest blog for a more in-depth explanation and examples of both these marketing methods. https://www.redoffice.co.nz/digital-vs-content-marketing-which-one-do-i-need/

Want to create a strategy that does both? Have a chat to us at Red Office. 📩