The Fail exposé
Everyone likes to celebrate business success, but when it comes to business failure often the subject gets swept under the carpet. Yet...
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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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Small business confidence on a ten-year low
Business confidence among small firms fell further during the September quarter, with hiring and investment intentions in negative...
Crafters of ‘Untamed Spirits’ open doors
New Zealand’s newest distillery, producer of New Zealand’s only West Coast botanical gin, has opened its doors in the historic West...
Dairy leaders invest in The Pure Food Co
The Pure Food Co, a Kiwi company on a mission to boost nutrition by creating fortified food for healthy ageing, has welcomed new investors...
More companies exploring electric vehicle fleets
As the cost of fuel reaches new heights, vehicle leasing and finance company Driveline reports an increase in enquiries...
You travel while your car works
A Kiwi peer-to-peer car rental startup is has launched a new service to help New Zealanders make money while they travel instead of wasting...
South Auckland cowork and makerspace officially launches
South Auckland’s natural talent for creation and innovation is being given a boost with the launch of the coworking and makerspace...
Dan Carter fronts NZ launch of Aussie travel agent
Australia’s fastest growing online travel company, TripADeal, has announced its launch into the New Zealand market. TripADeal aims...
Employers get creative to attract and retain staff
Kiwi employers are using new and creative ways to attract and retain staff in their businesses, according to the results of a recent survey...
SSL certification: are you paying too much?
Kiwi SMEs are panicking and paying too much for website SSL certificates, according to the head of an Auckland-based digital marketing...
Local burger joint targets international travelers
Kiwi-owned and operated burger chain, Better Burger, is determined to leave a lasting impression on jetsetters as they depart New...
Managing cyber risks key for SMEs
The Insurance Council of NZ is reminding business owners to take a look at their cyber security this Cyber Smart Week. “Managing...
Cyclists launch hypotonic sports drink
Two former cycling rivals have joined forces to develop and launch an innovative rehydration drink to the New Zealand market. Hayden...
Rocket man
Before Rocket Lab, New Zealand would have been considered one of the last places on the planet to enter the ‘space race’. Peter Beck's...
Hamilton businessman wins prestigious engineering award
Hamilton businessman David Platts of PDV Consultants was recently awarded the prestigious Chemeca Medal at the Chemical Engineering Awards...
Boost for Trans-Tasman business events
New Zealand-based associations and their Australian counterparts are planning more joint conferences following a Tourism New Zealand-led...
Waikato partnership supports Gisborne start-ups
Activate Tairawhiti Gisborne and Soda Inc., a Wintec subsidiary, have formed a partnership to offer start-up support programmes in the...
Social entrepreneurs: Creating positive change from the inside out
Katrin Schaefer presents research that demonstrates how social entrepreneurs’ enhanced way of being has positive flow-on effects on their...
New partnership streamlines HR onboarding
Secured Signing and Zambion have announced a new partnership that will transform the HR onboarding process foir businesses. As part of...
Fresh People Breakfast: Leveraging Difference & Diversity
A SWITCHED ON TEAM REQUIRES GREAT CHAMPIONS Bring your teams’ ideas, values and ingenuity to the table with deep-diversity and...
Otago’s First Table wins Rising Star
Queenstown-based First Table, the platform revolutionising the global restaurant industry, has been named the regional Rising...
Opening the window to Gulf opportunities
Looking to learn more about opportunities for Kiwi export businesses in the Gulf States? Tony Martin provides a quicker taster ahead...
Do you under-value your Value Proposition?
Paul Allen borrows from the masters of takeaway food to highlight the costs of under-valuing your Value Proposition. A value proposition is...
Strategic Marketing Conference
What is a great marketing idea without great content, timing and the channels to back it up? From awareness to advocacy, designing and...
Taking Charge of Credit Management & Debt Recovery
Get to the root cause of why your customers are struggling to pay and reduce your risk of carrying excess client debt. This half-day Credit...
Who will be the West Coast’s business superstars?
Cookie makers, contractors and everyone in between will be celebrated at the prestigious Development West Coast Leading Light Business...
Murupara Four Square reigns supreme at Awards
Eastern Bay of Plenty businesses celebrated their success at the recent Horizon Energy Business Group Business Excellence...
‘Water of life’ coming to Reefton
West Coast start-up Reefton Distilling Co. is about to open their new distillery right in the heart of historic Reefton. With a...
Payroll service aims to stamp out payday lending
Payroll technology company PaySauce aims to break the “payday poverty cycle” with a new service allowing employees to access their...
Taking Charge of Mature Workers
We are all well aware of New Zealand’s aging working force. And it’s a tough reality to face that those who have really helped...