Unsustainable workloads impacting SMB owners
New independent research by Xero reveals that Kiwi small business owners are working unsustainable hours, negatively impacting...
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Canned wine exports eye multimillion-dollar growth
One of New Zealand’s largest exporters of canned wine has launched a multimillion-dollar expansion into North America as its share of the...
QU software a key link between efficiency and sustainability
QU forecasting technology software and support can spur the process of waste reduction, promote efficient practices, and empower...
Tax tech companies transform income tax payments
Tax technology companies Taxlab and Tax Traders have announced an exclusive technology partnership that will revolutionise the way...
From supermarkets to skincare: a unique franchise journey
The grocery business is one of the most lucrative sectors in New Zealand, not least in pandemic times. Read why Tauranga's Ross McAinch...
HealthPost celebrates sustainability with fun quiz comp
In anticipation of the 2021 Sustainable Business awards night, double category finalist, Nelson-based HealthPost, is running its own...
Blockchain a key to sustainable green tech economy
Blockchain is fast growing into a mature technology that is touching many parts of the global economy, but still fresh to New Zealand....
Future-focused Nelson business wins The David Awards
The judges have high praise for Frank Witowski, owner of Nelson-based Hybrid Bikes and the 2021 Supreme Winner of The David Awards, New...
Financial advisory scholarship targets diversity
New Zealand's financial advice industry desperately needs more diversity, particularly from women, Pasifika and Māori, says the principal...
Angel Summit 2021: Wellington
Now being held Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 December rather than 28/29 October. Venue: Ohariu Farm in Wellington. ...
Consolidation for Christchurch print sector
In Christchurch one of the industry’s leading printing companies has acquired one of the industry’s oldest printing companies....
Video eCommerce platform for lockdown events
Content creators of all types now have the ability to easily live stream their content and get paid for it, thanks to Vidzing, a new Kiwi...
Capital-based startup launches electric motorbike
Wellington International Airport is home to a unique moped-class electric motorcycle, with its very own FTN Motion Streetdog taking centre...
Rosebank Business Assn targets workplace wellbeing
Almost 20 years after its establishment, the diversity of the Rosebank Business Association’s achievements with its members is...
3rd party crime check service for NZ
National Crime Check is an online service offering a number of solutions that will allow Kiwi businesses to smoothly and efficiently...
Fresh People Webinar: Purpose that drives high performance
Thursday, 21st October 10.00AM – 11.20AM Webinar lobby open from 9.30AM Wellbeing, productivity, and overall employee...
Essential workers win national diversity award
An organisational culture that encourages employees to act like owners of the business and celebrate ‘everyday moments of goodness’ has...
Q&A: Navigating a road map to success
NZBusiness talks to Holly Wright and Paul Lee, co-founders of medicinal cannabis company Organic Genetics, about its NZ$4 million equity...
How a crisis saved my business
Denis O’Shea shares how the 2007 GFC crisis helped him refocus and pivot his business. And he offers some tips to help you refocus your...
Navigating lockdown while protecting your brand
Sarah Ellem reminds business owners of the importance of considering how your actions during lockdown can impact trust and reputation in...
Switch to digital pays off for SMBs
Salesforce has released the fifth edition of its SMB Trends Report, which reveals 63 percent of SMBs feel the digital-driven...
Culture key to avoiding mass employee exodus
With research showing that more than 40 percent of employees globally are considering leaving their jobs in the next year,...
The key to charging what you’re really worth
Business strategist Andrew Griffiths delves into the reasons why business owners fail to charge what their products or services are really...
Rise of the ‘Plug-and-Play’ workforce
With the borders shut tight, New Zealand is being pushed even further into a ‘seller’s market’ which means skilled workers can shop...
A revolution in the making
Bruna Rodrigues and her Mint.Global team is out to create a revolution around period care with an affordable range of reusable period and...
K’ Road’s retail high before lockdown
Before the current lockdown, figures from Marketview ranked Karangahape Road the highest performing Business Improvement District of all 66...
Finalists announced for International Business Awards
Fifty-three finalists and nominees have made the final stage of the New Zealand International Business Awards 2021, the...
Kiwiso store provides new Chinese market opportunity
Alpha Group has announced the opening of a new New Zealand retail experience for the Chinese market, and for New Zealand brands its a...
AI tech tool addresses diminishing communication skills
What’s been hailed as the first AI application technology tool in the world created solely for our diminishing communication skills...
Legacy technology sees businesses lose millions
Kiwi mid-market businesses[1] are losing up to a day and a half of time per person, per week due to ineffective technology solutions,...