By John Jones
Go Kiwi Internet is pleased to announce the purchase of the client-base of Dunedin based web developer, Look Sharp Websites and has appointed them Go Kiwi Internet Sales Agents.According to David Stewart, Managing Director of Look Sharp Websites, the deal struck with Go Kiwi Internet is a perfect win-win situation. "In essence, Go Kiwi Internet has bought our client-base, allowing us to focus more on what we are good at - sales and customer support. Our clients will benefit from having nationwide support services and access to the latest in Content Management Systems and advanced modules provided by Go Kiwi."
Go Kiwi Internet are looking forward to working with Dunedin clients. Production Manager, Eileen Taffard says that their previous acquisition and integration of almost 100 Better Business Centre customers from Christchurch was an excellent lesson in how to help people get up to speed with new technology. "As an Auckland-based company it is particularly important for us to support local people whenever dealing with anyone 'South of the Bombays'. We look forward to working closely with David and his team."
The business arrangements appoint Look Sharp as Go Kiwi Internet Sales Agents, based in Dunedin, but without geographical restriction. "The Go Kiwi Internet Sales Agency acknowledges that while we are based in Dunedin the reality is that with the Internet, business can now be done anywhere in the world," says Mr Stewart.
Go Kiwi Internet Business Development Manager, John Jones, believes that mergers and buyouts will be a mark the web development industry in the next few years. "These sorts of business arrangements are just another sign of the times as businesses focus on their core competencies in order to grow and remain healthy in a competitive market. In the early days of the Internet, a web developer could do everything themselves, and one-man-bands were common. I believe that now, developers need to work more with a range of specialists and collaboration, acquisitions and mergers are a great way to build a solid successful business."
Both companies are Foundation Members of the Web Developers Association (www.wdanz.co.nz). Go Kiwi Internet provides a range of wholesale services and business opportunities. More
