Biotech startup first beneficiary of support initiative
A Kiwi biotech startup created to reduce global dependence on milk protein is the first recipient of funding...
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Peoples Coffee gears up for expansion
Kiwis are being invited to own a piece of Peoples Coffee as the company looks to raise $1.5 million to supercharge its production capacity...
Attracting the right employees
Alex Hattingh shares how SMEs can look beyond pay rises to attract the right candidates. Times are tough and employees are looking for...
Jenna’s secret sauce to hospitality
With the upcoming launch of her fine dining restaurant and bar BOSSI in Auckland, owner-operator Jenna Carter reflects on the rewards and...
3 mistakes: Confessions of a business owner
Julian So reflects on three key customer service mistakes he’s made, and the lessons he learned from them. As a business owner, I always...
Job candidates leery of negotiated WFH agreements
Formalise your work from home policies or lose out in the war for talent, a leading New Zealand tech recruitment agency is warning. ...
Marama Labs to showcase at TechCrunch Disrupt
Wellington-based deep-tech startup Marama Labs has been selected to participate in the first-ever Startup Battlefield 200 cohort at the...
Helping small businesses get paid on time
The Government is introducing new measures with the aim of ensuring New Zealand’s small businesses get paid on time. A...
Waikato surpasses Silicon Valley reputation
Silicon Valley-based technology multinationals and their like, wherever they are headquartered, have been turning to Waikato technologists...
Beyond ‘tokenism’: how businesses can embrace Te Reo Māori
Over the past decade, there’s been a social push across Aotearoa New Zealand towards normalising the everyday use of Te Reo Māori, and...
SMEs should lead voter turnout in local elections
New Zealand’s SMEs are primed to exercise their democratic rights over the coming weeks, with more than nine-in-10 surveyed saying...
Apathetic Kiwis a target for cybercriminals
The most significant and most exploited cybersecurity vulnerability of any New Zealand organisation is its people, usually, due to human...
Family business contributions celebrated
Every September, Australia and New Zealand celebrate National Family Business Day – a day designed to recognise the invaluable...
The truth about trust in supply chains
With New Zealand’s Construction Contracts Act now 20 years old, Tony Simonsen has a reminder of the ongoing issues within the sector...
Calling all workplace boosting canines
A nationwide search to celebrate our canine colleagues in the workplace is underway with entries now open for the 2022 NZ Top Office Dog...
Aussie payment provider expands to NZ
Australia’s online payments provider Pin Payments has recently expanded its offering to New Zealand SMBs. The strategic expansion comes...
Pressing the accelerator on our low carbon circular economy
A new report has identified four key ways to expedite New Zealand’s progress towards an efficient circular economy. The Sustainable...
How your business can thrive in a changing world
Leanne Berry shares some steps for leading change management in your business, and it goes beyond digitisation. The operating environment...
Why the world’s buying our technology
Tech exports now make up New Zealand’s second biggest export sector. Graeme Muller highlights a remarkable success story. Covid’s long...
Initiative helps fashion businesses reduce carbon emissions
The Mindful Fashion New Zealand Climate Action Programme is an initiative designed to catalyse action and support the local industry...
Six top tips on selling your business
The process of selling a business is not straightforward, says Benjamin Sutton. But the key is to be better prepared, and here’s how....
Confessions of a charity business owner
KidsCan and Pet Refuge founder Julie Chapman talks to NZBusiness about the challenges and rewards of running a business in the charity...
How to keep your people in tough times
Samantha Gadd offers some advice on retaining employees in difficult times. There is no doubt the state of our economy and global headlines...
A new way to use the Internet
Now is the time to start learning about Web3. Richard Conway explains what it means for you and your business. One thing that is hugely...
Utilising technology for sales effectiveness
Looking to boost the results performance of your salespeople? Logan Wedgwood identifies self-management and technology adoption as the key...
Addressing cross-border issues on employee privacy
Jo Douglas explains what one significant change to the Privacy Act means to the cross-border exchange of information on employees. As an...
Catch and keep: The power of retention
Mat Wylie explains how instilling a culture of customer retention and great experiences both empowers your team and boosts profits. There...
Running small businesses: it’s in our DNA
A new support service has been launched to help Kiwi business owners get the tools and support they need to thrive. Small Business NZ...
Selling your business? Here’re the options
There are several options when it comes to selling your business. It’s important when deciding your best path to keep in mind your...
30-plus companies trial 4-day week across ANZ
A new four-day week pilot is underway, as over 30 companies and almost 1000 workers across Australia and New Zealand get an extra day per...