Q&A: Hair today, online tomorrow
Wellington hair salon Sable has been taking online shopping in the hair product industry by storm. Here’s the story behind the success....
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Glenn Baker
Glenn is a professional writer/editor with 50-plus years’ experience across radio, television and magazine publishing.
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Bula Fiji: the perfect outsource provider
Fijian BPO operators are increasingly becoming the first choice for New Zealand and Australian companies, thanks to superior service and a...
Kapiti Coast business brings Christmas cheer to children
A small business based in Te Horo, Kapiti Coast has developed an innovative and creative way of bringing some Christmas cheer to...
Small goods, big dreams
The success of Rob Beard’s Hawke's Bay-based salami and smallgoods business pushed him to the edge. But now he has transformed his...
Margo’s celebrates first birthday in Queenstown
It’s fiesta time in Queenstown as quirky Mexican-inspired restaurant Margo’s celebrates its first birthday. It’s been an eventful 12...
Killing those butterflies
A Christchurch-based start-up has recognised the need for support for businesses and added a tool to its suite of VR apps, to help...
Digital gift card launched for use in hospitality venues
A digital gift card for use in hospitality venues across the country has been launched by Hospitality New Zealand. The Hospitality KOHA...
How to do sales and marketing during a lockdown
Ben Paul shares six simple steps that you can take during lockdown to stay relevant and top of mind with your target audience. When the...
Ngāi Tahu Property and ACC trial worker safety initiative
An upcoming state-of-the-art office building in Dunedin will be the case study for new safety trials, aimed at reducing the number of...
Giftbox business supports businesses that ‘give back’
Having previously owned three businesses, Better to Give’s Lani and Phil Wards are no strangers to hard work. However, Covid forced them...
Export Barometer reveals challenging times
The 2021 ExportNZ DHL Export Barometer report is out, and despite the pandemic’s impact, many exporters are optimistic about the year...
Brand under fire: saving face when your reputation’s on the line
Building a strong brand reputation comes from good communication. This can mean the difference between customers and stakeholders forgiving...
Unsustainable workloads impacting SMB owners
New independent research by Xero reveals that Kiwi small business owners are working unsustainable hours, negatively impacting...
Is this the perfect time for workers to shop around?
A new Workforce Insights Report reveals a new employment power dynamic in New Zealand, but we’re still not telling the truth to...
Latest restrictions sap SMEs confidence
Confidence among Kiwi SMEs is plummeting as revenue is hit hard in the wake of the latest Covid-19 community outbreak and ongoing...
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...
Simon Gault pivots to cocktails
Award-winning chef Simon Gault, known for his passion for food and flavour, has released a range of premium at-home cocktails...
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...
Supply chain crisis: saving Christmas for your customers
All is not lost when it comes to Kiwi businesses trying to make up for the supply chain issues. Paul Soong highlights some ways retail...
Patterson family buys Christchurch’s Hotel Montreal
The Patterson family, owners of the Commodore Airport Hotel in Christchurch and the Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, have purchased the...
Financial advisory scholarship targets diversity
New Zealand's financial advice industry desperately needs more diversity, particularly from women, Pasifika and Māori, says the principal...
Workers divided on economy and Covid measures
Kiwi workers’ are more divided in their views about the state of the economy than at any point this year, according to the ELMO Employee...
A bearded rebrand
‘The Beards’ is a new name and fresh look given to a top New Zealand production company. Here’s the story behind the rebrand. Since...
Tokoroa Hub nurtures South Waikato entrepreneurs
A recently opened Impact Hub in Tokoroa is designed to nurture budding entrepreneurs in South Waikato, which also spans Putāruru,...
How to make attendance recording efficient
Nathan Cheeseman explains reasons why automated attendance logs matter if you want to improve efficiency, safety and...