Wellington quiz specialist in running for award
TM Quizzes (TMQ) has been named as a finalist in the Wellington Region Business Excellence Awards 2018 – Best Emerging Business category....
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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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Continuity plans fall behind business threat profile
Threats to business operations have changed dramatically. As businesses become more reliant on technology new threats are emerging and its...
Japan designer brand opens retail store at Sylvia Park
Auckland shoppers were greeted by the beating of traditional Japanese ‘Wadaiko’ drums yesterday – heralding the opening of MINISO’s...
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...
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...
Fringe Benefit Tax: Rewards in the Christmas Season
STAFF GIFTS, TRAVEL, VEHICLES, DISCOUNTS AND VOUCHERS – GREAT IDEA OR BIG FBT BILL? Christmas is coming and the season is upon us for...
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...
Business growth bringing new jobs to Waikato
Business growth in north Waikato is expected to bring more than 1,000 new jobs to the district in the next three years according to the...
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...
Experienced owners for Hamilton’s newest service station
GAS has opened the doors to its newest site on Te Rapa Road in Hamilton, bringing another 24/7 service station to the local area. The...
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...
Managing Employee Leave Seminar – Auckland
TRANSFERABLE STAT DAYS, IRREGULAR HOURS & HOW TO DEAL WITH THE HOLIDAY PERIOD The minefield that is the Holidays Act keeps even the...
3 major risks of accelerated business growth
Accelerated growth can be a real, tangible risk for small businesses. Simon Slade highlights three ways that accelerated growth can be...
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...
Gender’s role in defining business success
The path we take to business success could be influenced by our gender, according to a new survey from leading accounting software provider...
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...