New gastro-pub anchors in Britomart
One of Auckland’s most well-known bars has been reinvented with a new name and a $2 million makeover in time for the Rugby World Cup. The...
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How to prepare your business for sale
Ready to sell your business? A little preparation goes a long way. Here’s what you need to do in order to make your business more...
Why ethical fashion is serious business
Ethical fashion advocate and designer Amy Conlon shares her insights on why conscious consumerism is rising and why ethical fashion is...
European workspace brand targets K Road
New Zealand’s co-working boom is continuing to accelerate. Now Amsterdam-born creative workspace provider Spaces is planning to open...
Finalists announced for NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards
Judges for the 2019 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards have announced the line-up of finalists after another record year of entries....
Small businesses encouraged to payday file online
An online business management solutions company is encouraging small businesses to use IRD’s online gateway to file payroll...
State of the nation’s workplace health revealed
New Zealand lost around 7.4 million working days at a cost of $1.79 billion in 2018, according to the 2019 Workplace Wellness Report....
Technology causing economic predictions to fall short
OPINION: Workplace technology is changing the way businesses work and disrupting the way leaders perceive and interact with...
Combating Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying
When it comes to harassment, bullying and discrimination, your employment relations and health & safety obligations are under a higher...
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice raises $150K
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice sold out charity event was an evening of glitz and glamour, and raised $150,000 to support the Rotorua...
The Instillery welcomes Bill English to the board
Fast-growing cloud, security and managed service business The Instillery has announced that the Hon. Bill English has joined its board...
The importance of resilience when running a business
Australian business owner Pamela Jabbour draws on her own experience to describe how to become a more resilient business leader. In...
Digital connectivity expands Canterbury business
The power of digital connectivity has allowed Sidekick Chartered Accountants to expand across the Canterbury region and into Marlborough...
Online fitness hub quickly thrives
An online fitness business created by two Christchurch friends makes it easy and affordable for people throughout New Zealand and...
Tourism diversifies South Island farm
Cheviot farmer Tim Loughnan has turned his passion for jetboating into a business which provides diversification opportunities for his...
Growing SMEs and Entrepreneurship in NZ
Led by NZAL Chair, Mai Chen, this session will put a spotlight on small to medium sized businesses in NZ and the growth...
Blue skies or grey clouds: Why joint ventures fail
Joint ventures are notorious for failing. David Thomson and Andy Martin briefly explore some of the reasons why some joint...
Why your workspace is vital for productivity
The work environment affects our state of mind and plays a significant role in our psychological well-being, creativity and productivity,...
Eight life skills you need to succeed in business
Business ownership is as exciting as it is frightening. It is not a social club but more a social order. ​Here Alan...
Employers getting it right as workers are satisfied
Most Kiwis may be satisfied wiuth their work lives, but that’s no cause for complacency for New Zealand’s employers, writes...
Boost team wins Wellington gold
Nathan Donaldson’s winning team at app and software development company Boost has taken out the Wellington Gold Awards’...
Tough economy a catapult for small businesses
Richard Patterson shares his knowledge on how small business owners can actually grow their companies during challenging economic times....
How SMEs can reduce cyber-risk while going digital
The growing connectedness between employees' work and social lives, and devices, can put workers on a collision course with their...
Hnry strikes gold in Wellington
Wellington fintech company Hnry, won the Emerging Gold-Services Awards at the recent Wellington Gold Awards, celebrating...
Online store fraud protection
Looking to protect your online store from fraudulent orders? Daniel Williams explains how you can succeed, using his own personal lessons....
The Office & PA Show
The ultimate up-skilling event for PAs, EAs & Office Managers/Administrators. Choose from 30 seminars, with world class speakers,...
Could your work space be affecting your work pace?
Health coach Rich Ellis highlights the impact that the work environment has on worker productivity and offers some suggestions for...
Tech: NZ’s fastest growing employer?
New Zealand’s tech sector has seen a surge in hiring, with local companies Vend and Raygun announcing close to 200 new roles this...
How to overcome your business struggles
New research reveals just how tough it is to be a small business owner. Adrienne Church offers some simple steps for succeeding in the face...
The security perimeter is dead
With the rise of BYOD, IoT and cloud computing, constant vigilance is the new watchword for businesses that want to protect themselves from...