The Dragon Hill blog: practical advice for growing businesses
Our blog shares plain-English articles on AI, software, websites and online stores, written by the team that builds them.
10 admin jobs an AI agent can take off a small business
Ten practical examples of where a dedicated AI agent saves time in a small NZ business, and how to keep a person in charge of it.
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WebsitesHow much does a website cost in NZ? A 2026 guide for small businesses
What drives the cost of a business website in New Zealand, typical price bands, hidden extras to ask about, and how to get a quote you can trust.
AIWhat is an AI agent? A plain-English guide for NZ businesses
What AI agents are, how they differ from chatbots, what they can do in a small business, and how to use one safely with a person in charge.
SoftwareCustom software vs off-the-shelf: how to decide
A simple way to decide between custom software and off-the-shelf software, comparing total cost, fit and ownership for small and growing businesses.
E-commerceShopify vs WooCommerce for NZ businesses: which should you choose?
An honest comparison of Shopify and WooCommerce for New Zealand and Australian online stores: cost, maintenance, GST, hosting and integrations.
Xero & integrationsHow to connect Shopify to Xero (and get GST right) in NZ
Your options for connecting Shopify to Xero, the GST traps NZ merchants run into, and a checklist to test your setup before month-end.
SoftwareSpreadsheet to database: five signs it’s time to switch
Spreadsheets are a great start. Here are the signs your business has outgrown them, and what moving to a proper database involves.
SoftwareHow much does it cost to build an app in NZ?
What drives the cost of building a mobile app in New Zealand, typical price ranges by app type, ongoing costs, and how to keep your app project on budget.
Business8 business processes to automate first (and how to start)
The business processes small businesses should automate first, from enquiries and quotes to invoices and reports, plus how to pick the right tool.
SoftwareNative vs cross-platform apps: which should you build?
The difference between native and cross-platform mobile apps, the pros and cons of each, and which suits most business apps.
BusinessSoftware quotation checklist: what to include before you sign
A software quotation checklist: the scope, price, deadline, ownership, reviews and support to check before you sign, so there are no surprises.
AIAI chatbots for customer service: what works in 2026
Where AI chatbots genuinely help customer service, where they frustrate customers, and how to set one up so it answers well and hands over to a person.
WebsitesWebsite redesign SEO: how to keep your Google rankings
How to redesign or move your website without losing search traffic: URL mapping, redirects, content, technical SEO and what to check after launch.
Xero & integrationsXero integrations every accounting practice should know
The Xero integrations that save accounting practices the most time: bill capture, repeating invoices, proposals, practice management and AI.
SoftwareHow agile two-week sprints keep a software project on track
What agile two-week sprints are, what happens in a sprint review meeting, and why regular reviews lead to better software with fewer surprises.
SoftwareMobile apps for field teams: offline, photos and sign-off
The features that make mobile apps for field teams work on site: offline mode, photos, checklists, signatures and syncing with the office.
AIIs your data safe with AI? A checklist for NZ businesses
Is AI safe for your business data? The questions to ask about training, storage, access, approvals and the NZ Privacy Act 2020 before you start.
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