2019 Reboot Workshop: New Plymouth
This two-day workshop will be two rocket-fueled days to engage your team, brainstorm with experts, and revolutionize your...
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Sales leaders less confident about 2019: Study
Kiwi sales leaders are less confident about what 2019 has in store following a year in which fewer achieved their revenue targets,...
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...
Opinion: Gov’t should keep hands off UDPs
Getting invoices paid 90 or 120 days after due date by corporates, commonly called Universal Deferred Payment, isn't bad for SMEs,...
Wine+Spirits Festival celebrates NZ’s independent spirit
This July the inaugural Craft’d Wine + Spirits Festival will arrive in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter, with 40-plus small producers...
NZ heading to become a cashless society
Wearable technology will be the next major financial tech change for consumer to pay for goods and services, Fintech NZ general manager...
Electric van first of many for McCallums Group
Southland’s McCallums Group is one of 31 successful applicants for the EECA’s Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund this year....
Be Bold in Business: Free business workshop
IS IT TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO SHINE? In this action-packed seminar, Phil will share with you the biggest secret why business owners are...
Taking Charge of Poor Performance
Sometimes you need to reset expectations, sometimes you need a performance improvement plan, and sometimes it’s just the end of the...
Recruiting in the post-trial-period world
Karyn Gould has some words of wisdom for employers having to adjust to the legislative changes on ‘trial periods’ which kick in on May...
Fresh Marketing Breakfast: Using storytelling to ignite curiosity
Humans have told stories from the beginning of time. Fables of heroism, myths and legends that shine. What story will you tell to stand out...
22nd Annual Payroll Conference
Mistakes, overpayments, amendments and potential penalties – Kiwi businesses have been reporting payday filing for the past year and...
The Coffee Club wins gold in quality service awards
The Coffee Club has been recognised by New Zealand customers for going above and beyond expectations, with a Gold Award in the 2019...
Maturing holiday home market sees ‘hotelising’ of Kiwi bach
Growing expectations of the holiday home rental market has led to a ‘hotelising’ of the Kiwi bach, says holiday home management...
This is the year to tackle workplace stress
Many Kiwis are already feeling the effects of the ‘back-to-work blues’ and, just a few days into the year, will soon be finding...
Kaz Staples recognised for contribution to food industry
The pure delish team were proud to hear that founder and MD, Kaz Staples was recognised in the New Years Honour’s List for...
Gearing up for the minimum wage boost
This year more than 200,000 Kiwi workers will benefit from an extra $48 a week in the biggest boost to the minimum wage in New Zealand's...
Is the silly season over-hyped for businesses?
According to research Christmas can be a real boost to the bottom-line. But for most SMEs, the festive season is one of the...
More than a third of SMEs must tackle serious debt
At least a third to half of New Zealand’s small businesses that turn over less than a million dollars every year are struggling with...
Kourtney Kardashian backs Kiwi handmade children’s swings
Kiwi company Solvej Swings has a big fan of their product in Kourtney Kardashian. Their high-end handmade children’s swings are...
NZ Whisky Collection to expand following crowdfund
Oamaru-based The New Zealand Whisky Collection has successfully raised more than $780,000 in funds to assist with the next stage of its...
Young, ambitious and with their eyes on the prize
New research has revealed the true nature of New Zealand’s female small business owners. They’re keen to grow profitability,...
Five non-financial incentives to help retain staff
Online employment marketplace SEEK suggests the following five non-financial incentives to reward your workforce and help ensure...
Crowdfunding platform crashes on referendum news
News that the Recreational Cannabis Referendum planned for 2020 will now be binding saw a crowdfunding campaign platform for Greenfern...
Rafting New Zealand wins prestigious tourism award
Rafting New Zealand has received one of the country’s most coveted tourism awards – the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business...
Significant changes to New Zealand workplaces
The coalition government has passed its Employment Relations Amendment Bill. Employsure's Sophie Shieff shares her views on what it means...
It’s goodbye to paper-based invoices
Matthew Goss explains why e-invoicing is the future of customer and supplier relationships, and why it’s a good thing paper-based...
Turning adversity into business success
Christchurch businessman Matty Lovell shares his list of top tips for leadership that he believes have propelled him forward in...