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Are we ready for smart homes?

Did you know that in 2023 it’s expected that the average home will have over 21 connected smart devices, compared to just one in 2018? Smart home consultations are going to be part and parcel of new home builds and renovations.

 

So, what are some key considerations for you, or your clients, when it comes to setting up smart technology in new homes?

How to know when to lease and when to finance

Both financing and leasing are a simple and effective way to get the equipment and services your business needs now, enabling you to spread the cost of the asset over its economic life, without tying up your company’s cash flow.

 

The key difference between leasing and financing, is that at the end of the term, you either own the product you have financed (financing), or you don’t (leasing).

Three key devices to make flexible working work for you

Working flexibly is proving to be a great way for businesses of all shapes and sizes to be more productive. There are a huge range of tech options available to business people to help ensure a seamless transition and a consistent working experience, across devices and locations, no matter where you are.

Two easy ways to improve security and reduce theft, on your building sites

When thieves target your building site, there’s more than just the loss of materials and tools to deal with. You also have to factor in the downtime occurred as you, and your staff, go through the process of reporting the theft, dealing with insurance and replacing stolen items in order to keep building.

What is trade pricing and how can it help your business?

Sometimes things are more difficult than they should be. We find this is especially true when we try to explain all the great benefits organisations can gain by becoming a Noel Leeming Commercial customer.

Education

New Kid on the Block: Kai’s Clan

We’re excited to be one of the first companies in New Zealand to bring Kai’s Clan, the latest in AR/VR coding technology for the classroom, to the market.

 

Kai’s Clan, owned and operated right here in New Zealand, has developed a new immersive AR VR coding platform for students aged 7-14 years old, and are proud to be teaming up with Noel Leeming Commercial to launch the latest robotics/coding platform for schools.

Everything you need to know about Minecraft: Education Edition

From flying chickens to teaching how to code, if you’re an educator and didn’t get to join the Minecraft: Education Edition webinar we recently hosted, don’t despair.

 

In this blog post, we have collated a wide range of Minecraft: Education Edition resources, along with a link to the recording of the webinar.

Miss out on our recent Google Extravaganza?

We had nearly 1000 registrations, excellent engagement during the sessions, and amazing feedback on the event. This blog contains the videos and supplementary material from the event.