Industry-leading talent advises Christchurch startup
Following a soft launch in Australia earlier this year, Christchurch-based mobile voicemail specialist Vxt has now attracted top business...
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Simple app-free contact tracing solution launched
A Kiwi customer feedback specialist has developed an innovative online platform to check customers in safely and simply, without the...
Bookkeepers get behind SME recovery
The bookkeeping industry has firmly positioned itself within the SME market as trusted advisors, says the Institute of Certified New...
New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brands revealed
When it comes to New Zealand’s most trusted brand, Whittaker’s is again the best on the block. Whittaker’s has been voted by New...
Commercial rents: a time for cool heads
As thousands of businesses enter uncharted waters post Covid-19, one of New Zealand’s most experienced property, tourism, hospitality,...
Kiwis backing businesses to reboot economy
Colmar Brunton’s latest research into COVID-19 shows New Zealanders are keen to reboot the economy by supporting Kiwi...
Pete’s Natural adds hand sanitiser to production
Motueka business Pete’s Natural has stepped up to the plate for its community by converting its manufacturing plant to produce hand...
Post Covid-19: An opportunity to pause & reset
The post Covid-19 landscape is a daunting one. Jai Basrur predicts the future for Kiwi businesses and offers an action-plan for...
Taking Charge of Dismissal Webinar
Taking Charge of Dismissal will cover: Taking Charge of Poor Performance; Taking Charge of Misconduct; Taking Charge of Medical/Injury...
Meet the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards Champions
The Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2020 Champions represent the best of the country’s locally grown and made food and...
Helping staff cope in a hostile work environment: the home
A new online tool is promising to make the job of having your staff work from home easier for...
Big thinkers offer mentoring to businesses
A band of New Zealand’s highest profile thinkers and entrepreneurs have united to offer mentoring to businesses and individuals seeking...
5 ways to boost productivity working from home
Just like that, the world changed overnight and you are now working from home. Kate Christie shares five time management strategies to...
Addressing videoconferencing security concerns
The Covid-19 pandemic response saw many organisations rush to adopt, or dramatically expand their use of, video conferencing. But with...
The future of health is you
Functional nutritionist Shelley Gawith shares her five tips for business owners struggling to maintain their health and dealing with the...
CINZ recovery plan supports business events industry
New Zealand’s business events industry association, CINZ is looking towards post-COVID-19 recovery by launching a new event, BE...
Cyber-security tips for home workers
Ensuring a home working environment is ‘safe’ isn’t difficult. Peter Bailey shares the steps you can take to improve cyber security...
Creating a working-from-home space
The idea of working from home has taken on a new meaning during the Covid-19 lockdown and Nelson business SheShed has experienced high...
Online market a lifeline for F&B producers
Maker2u, the online farmers market, which launched on 23rd March, is providing much needed new sales to artisan food and beverage producers...
Covid-19 Webinars: Mental Health of Employers
As part of helping you get the information, advice and resources you need to continue doing business as best you can during this...
Covid-19 and tax matters: guidance for business owners
Inland Revenue will write-off any penalties and interest for businesses unable to pay taxes on time due to the impact of...
The three phases of doing business through Covid-19
Kiwi businesses have adapted their offerings in the face of the Covid-19 outbreak. But now boredom will follow, says two...
A change for the better
Tauranga mums Kristy Hunter and Stine Smith are on a mission to eliminate the nasty dish cloth from Kiwi homes with a compostable,...
Legendary leadership
Lorraine Hamilton explains one of three principles to ‘Legendary Leadership’ – Creating a safe space. Particularly important in these...
Leaders rally behind businesses hit by Covid-19
Manaaki is an emergency business advisory forum that allows Kiwi business owners to seek advice from national and international business...
NZ Food Producer Awards winners announced
A celebration of great New Zealand produce was recently staged with the announcement of the 2020 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards...
Dealing with the pain in Spain
How is the SME sector holding-up under the Covid-19 crisis in Europe, and Spain in particular? Ashley Balls filed this report from his...
Coach’s advice for weathering Covid-19 storm
With the knock-on effects of Covid-19 impacting consumer behavior, small businesses must be innovative and find ways to stay competitive...
Tourism & hospitality must shift focus
New Zealand businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries need to shift focus away from inbound travellers to customers in their own...
Stolen Bike Catering opens Rotorua restaurant
Stolen Bike Catering has announced the opening of its new restaurant, ‘Matai’, based at the 5-star Regal Palms Resort in Rotorua. ...