Predictive AI can identify staff thinking of quitting
Kiwi companies will soon be able to use AI to identify employees who are thinking about resigning, according to an industry expert. The...
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Ten simple steps to keep cyber threats at bay
Mark Gorrie shares 10 steps for business owners looking to significantly boost their defences against the ongoing threat of cyber attacks....
Crime, costs and compliance key election priorities
Nearly two-thirds of SME leaders believe it’s time for a change in government, as crime, the rising cost of living and complex compliance...
To sell more, stop selling
A New Zealand investment company sells more by telling people why they shouldn’t buy property. It’s not reverse psychology. It’s a...
Is the ‘can do’ attitude sabotaging growth?
A Kiwi’s natural tendency to get stuck in is often seen as a positive, but it may also have a darker side because business owners (SMEs)...
Cautious optimism prevails among SMEs
New employment data shows business confidence among small and medium businesses is optimistic despite ongoing economic and employment...
Businesses urged to up the ante on fraud protections
Grant Thornton New Zealand’s bi-annual business survey has revealed only 41 percent of business owners, leaders and decision makers...
Building a six-figure Amazon.com business
Damon Paling shares insights on the highs and lows of launching a New Zealand brand on Amazon.com. An excellent opportunity to expand...
Are directors doing enough on climate?
Chapter Zero NZ’s first Impact Report reveals that company directors are making good progress on their climate response. Climate issues...
Record numbers at Fine Food New Zealand 2023
The recent event highlighted the resilience of New Zealand’s food retail, foodservice and hospitality industries during a slowing...
North Harbour businesses showcased
Business North Harbour has launched its Purple Ink Recruitment BNH Business Excellence Awards 2023. These prestigious awards were...
What makes good exporters great?
Having attended the recent ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards, Josh Tan has been reminded of Kiwi exporters’ commitment to...
Why systemisation is key to avoiding burnout
Chris Green explains why business owners must create impactful business systems in order to grow their business. Many business owners turn...
Survey reveals Kiwi SME sentiments on AI
A recent survey released by payments provider Pin Payments, has revealed the state of play for New Zealand business owners and artificial...
Chicken producer sets the standard
Hawke’s Bay organic chicken producers, Bostock Brothers, are farming in a league of their own. New Zealand’s only organic free range...
Work is more likeable with dogs
Entries have opened for the 2023 NZ Top Office Dog competition, coinciding with a poll revealing that 53 percent of dog owners would attend...
Q&A: A business built on ethics and experience
Linda Coles, ‘chief of everything pretty’ at Amy & Ella, shares the story behind her startup online business and the ethical...
Empowering your employees
Monique Richardson explains how you can empower your team across three different levels in order to deliver superior customer experiences....
How businesses can use AI to scale operations
The impact of artificial intelligence on Kiwi businesses is becoming increasingly evident. Oscar Collins explains how business owners are...
Quest opens second property in two weeks
With the recent opening of Quest Apartment Hotels latest property, Quest Hastings, the independently owned and operated accommodation group...
Teen entrepreneurs tackle real world business problems
In the first weekend of July, 60 secondary students from across Aotearoa participated in ’Entrepreneurs in Action’ (EIA), a business...
Startup scales up using simple formula
Kiwi startup Double Yolk has scaled from $100,000 to $5 million in annual recurring revenue in just four years. The Auckland- and...
Hybrid shopping the future but human element at risk
The future of retailing is unfolding, and it’s hybrid – a combination of online shopping and in-person. Kiwi retailers need to adapt...
How to build a high performing website
Amy Miocevich explains the seven essential S’s that will empower your website to perform at its best and drive those crucial sales....
More gain with less pain
Growing a business is all about careful planning and tackling challenges head on. Clean Planet’s Tony Pattison shares some lessons from...
For the love of locally made food & drink
The Good Food Collective is growing in popularity with Kiwis wanting to consume less processed items and do something good for the...
Fermentation technology delivers major export boost
A new world-first fermentation technology developed by Kiwi scientists is set to provide a multi-million-dollar export boost for New...
Body products retailer eyes major export expansion
High-profile entrepreneur Edna Swart is looking at significant overseas growth following a deal with Australia’s sixth-largest retailer....
Explaining the entrepreneurial mindset
The skills needed to thrive in an uncertain future fall under the term ‘entrepreneurial mindset.’ Darsel Keane says...
Plant-based food champion launches crowdfunding raise
New Zealand plant-based food brand Angel Food has announced its latest crowdfunding raise in order to boost marketing, innovation and...