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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...
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Glenn Baker
Glenn is a professional writer/editor with 50-plus years’ experience across radio, television and magazine publishing.
2015 Articles
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....
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...
Packed events calendar contributes to economy
Finalists for the NZ Events Association’s annual awards demonstrate the vibrance, success and diversity of fixtures which keep visitors...
Don’t tell anyone, I’m selling my business
Selling your business? Richard O’Brien explains why promoting your ‘business is for sale’ with the wider market is important...
Restaurateur’s unique wood-fired BBQ comes to Auckland
Alex Isik, the restaurateur behind Nazar Group, has launched new barbecue restaurant NOA Chargrill + Burger, at The Eatery in Eastridge,...
Provider: No need to be concerned about payday filing
The countdown to payday filing is on, but a Wellington payroll software provider wants employers to know that they don’t need to be...
Small businesses encouraged to celebrate diversity
The important role small businesses play in creating a truly inclusive workplace culture in New Zealand will be recognised at the 2019...
Scaling digital innovation from New Zealand
More than 150 NZ software innovators made a huge splash at the world’s biggest software event in San Jose in early...
Taking Charge of Dismissal
Do what needs to be done and get rid of the dead weight in your business. Take charge of your team and create a better workforce...
AI Day 2019 showcases major advances
Identifying fake news, robots replacing teachers and advancing cancer detection and treatment are just three topics on the agenda at this...
Business pressures impacting on mental health
The pressures of running a small to medium sized business are having an increasing impact on the mental health and overall wellbeing of...
Rainbow Group acquires PORSE
In-home education provider PORSE has been purchased by Auckland-based The Rainbow Group of Companies, keeping the business independently...
Aussie brewery lands in Catalina Bay
Australian craft beer brand Little Creatures opens its first New Zealand brewery in Hobsonville Point’s Catalina Bay this month. ...
Partnership fuels pod developer’s charity focus
Innovative Dunedin company First Aid Pod, whose pop-up shelters offer privacy during medical emergencies, is linking up with Epilepsy New...
Three generations fuel Annah Stretton brand
2019 looks set to be another year of milestones to be chalked up and celebrated in the world of business and social entrepreneur Annah...