Fresh People Breakfast: Redeveloping Communication & Culture
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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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Icehouse Ventures a huge leap forward for entrepreneurs
Icehouse Ventures, a new company to be launched 1 May, is expected to accelerate the growth and development of Kiwi entrepreneurs with...
Positively pure
The story behind the PURITI manuka honey brand is one based around genuine, authentic purity. In the export honey market, it is a welcome...
In seafood heaven
Sanford recently completed a total makeover of its iconic Auckland Fish Market. Now it's a destination to rival other great fish...
Real estate’s disruptive influencer
New Zealand’s traditional commission-based real estate sales model has been challenged in recent years by Tall Poppy - a popular...
Hungry for success
Always add value, and go above and beyond what’s generally expected – that’s the mantra that helped get Wellington's Element...
The trap being set worldwide
Inefficient and out-dated rodent control methods drove Robbie van Dam and Craig Bond to develop a more humane and effective trap....
A higher minimum wage is good economics
How will the increase in the minimum wage impact your business? Ashley Balls has done the research. When the increase in the minimum wage...
What’s your retention risk?
Mat Wylie highlights the importance of retaining your customers in this tighter business climate, and how you can avoid ‘retention...
Business launches online funeral donation-giving platform
A Christchurch company has come up with a New Zealand-first concept of a platform so people can give money online for a charity at a...
Why trade fairs matter in a digital world
Despite the increasing ease in which information is shared in the digital world, the role of international trade fairs is just as...
Five new tools to improve small business operations
Business.govt.nz has launched five free tools and resources to help small businesses improve their operations strategy and free up more...
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Gizzy petfood brand exposed in China
Gisborne pet food manufacturing company PetfoodNZ is making an impact on the world stage with its new international brand, made with input...
The magic of marketing
Small business owners who are looking to utilise marketing to grow their business should go back to basics, says Xero's Valerie...
All you need to know about the plastic bag ban
The Complete Guide to the New Zealand Plastic Bag Ban is an ideal resource for business owners gearting up for the plastic shopping...
New Zealand SMEs urged to grow or die
News that the New Zealand economy is losing steam should be a warning to small and micro business owners here to grow or die. Partner –...
Re-Leased Software invests in Hawke’s Bay
Re-Leased Software is rapidly growing its Hawkes Bay development team to accelerate international expansion which includes opening a US...
Variety of Chefs an evening to remember
Hollywood is heading to Auckland this June for the seventh instalment of the fine dining, charity event of the year, SKYCITY Variety of...
Bookkeepers gain agent status with IRD
Inland Revenue recently recognised the increased engagement of bookkeepers with businesses by taking steps to have bookkeepers made a...
Bird on a Wire spreads wings outside Auckland
Free-range chicken eatery, Bird on a Wire, is opening its first restaurant outside Auckland at the much-anticipated new shopping...
Techweek19
Techweek19 continues to focus on the theme “Innovation that’s good for the world”. Events fall under two key categories:...
Creating a market within a market
It’s one thing to create a new service or product, and another to create a market for what you’re offering. Welcome to Chris...
Unlocking the full potential of AI in New Zealand
Russell Craig sums up a study by IDC and Microsoft NZ on how business organisations are embracing AI and harnessing its capabilities....
Savour Northland event explores region’s F&B
Northland’s food and beverage producers and hospitality players are being invited to come together for an event aimed at...
Show us your sustainability credentials: ecolabel GM
Businesses aren’t doing enough to tell consumers and customers about the good environmental and social work they are doing. That’s the...
Merger heralds next-gen ticketing
Passphere Group has arrived on the local ticketing scene, giving ownership of ticketing back to venues and promoters and promising ‘the...
Online provider releases guide to payroll
Thankyou Payroll has released a new online guide that makes it easy for employers to understand the process and obligations of running...
Kiwi e-bike gets urban jungle workout
Kiwi-developed UBCO electric utility bikes are being put through their paces by Domino's Pizza delivery riders to fully test...
Call for contactless transaction fees to drop
The cost of contactless payments should not be an obstacle to the uptake of this popular way to pay, says the MD of a payment terminal...
Global tech giant comes to NZ
Global tech giant Zoho Corporation is continuing its international expansion by opening an office in Auckland to better...