Many businesses oblivious to slavery risks in supply chains
New research into Kiwi businesses and their efforts to deal with modern slavery has found that many are oblivious to the role of forced...
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Glenn is a professional writer/editor with 50-plus years’ experience across radio, television and magazine publishing.
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Budding entrepreneurs get head start with scholarships
Enterprising Kiwis are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education...
Nothing about this tea brand is rubbish: literally
New Zealand’s only tea brand designed to help improve mental health is now expanding its mission to benefit the environment too. Better...
The dilemma of presenteeism vs absenteeism
More than half of Kiwi workers are guilty of going to work sick: So why are the germ spreaders showing up at the office? In a recent survey...
SMEs hitting election year pause must think again
Anybody in business can tell you that a customary but inexplicable inertia and indecisiveness infects Kiwi SMEs in election years....
From beer writer to craft brewer
After just a year, Shortjaw Brewing in Westport is making waves in the craft beer scene, with an emphasis on local ingredients, sustainable...
Streetdog scales up, seeks investors
Hot on the heels of selling out its second release of Streetdog electric motorcycles, and after launching a wholesale capital raise...
SMEs hitting ‘election year pause’ must think again
Anybody in business can tell you that a customary but inexplicable inertia and indecisiveness infect New Zealand SMEs in an election year,...
How to run a business without borders
Is the digital nomad dream all it’s cracked up to be? Can you keep running a business while spending months at a time overseas? Yes...
Positive vibe for trades recruitment sector
NZBusiness went to Cat and Jonny Peters, founder-owners of Auckland trades recruitment company Hirestaff for their perspective on...
Privacy laws must catch up to AI or lose control
New Zealand employment law firm BuckettLaw believes current regulations cannot control artificial intelligence. Each year the...
Broader thinking needed on sustainable business practices
A survey of nearly 300 business owners and leaders across New Zealand has revealed 79 percent are implementing sustainable business...
The wahine business owner fixing roads and school lunches
Powerhouse Kat (Hubba) Kaiwai is used to digging in for her community and quickly mobilising her Ruatōria roading business to fix roads on...
Finalists announced in 2023 Diversity Awards
Finalists in the 2023 Diversity Awards NZ™ have been announced, with judges recognising 33 entrants for the mahi they’re doing to...
Global recognition for e-bike manufacturer
Nelson-based Hybrid Bikes was both surprised and thrilled to receive a prestigious accolade last month at the 2023 Global Brands Magazine...
Kiwi is Subway’s top Australasian franchisee
Subway ANZ has awarded the 2023 Franchisee of the Year title to New Zealand business owner, Wendy Stewart, making her the country’s first...
RISE UP programme fosters female entrepreneurship
Waikato-based business growth ecosystem Soda is seeking ambitious female entrepreneurs from Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for...
Buy NZ Made strengthens brand protection
Buy New Zealand Made has acquired cutting edge trademark detection tool Logo Hunter, ensuring the authenticity of New Zealand-made products...
What self-promotion can do for your business
Many capable business owners are missing the opportunity to stand out as media experts, and promote themselves as an industry leader,...
What to consider when buying an online business
Buying an online business? Read this before you start looking. There are some key things to look for. In today’s rapidly evolving...
The secret to climate action? Just start
Businesses that have deprioritised climate action due to economic concerns, are missing the win-win, according to business leaders already...
Auckland targets global tech talent
A new campaign showcases Auckland to tech experts as a great place to work and live to support a booming tech industry. A new talent...
Mental health initiative for business owners
The recently launched Brave in Business e-learning series is a new tool to help small business owner-operators to manage and improve their...
Kiwi Assist targets digital equality for seniors
What started as a high school project to help grandparents get to grips with their computers and smartphones has grown into a fully-fledged...
Kiwi SMEs thriving despite global tech layoffs
A study by online payments provider Pin Payments has revealed that New Zealand SMEs are thriving post-pandemic and have plans to expand,...
Start-up helps businesses tackle carbon emissions
Data-led sustainability company, Generate Zero, is on a mission to help empower businesses on their journey towards a more sustainable...
A visionary collaboration
How do you create and launch a new holistic skincare range in an already saturated market? Sisters in law Emma and Jill, founders of the...
Proptech startup hits 25pc market share
An easy interface for property searchers such as real estate agents, created by Auckland property data company Relab, has captured a...
Businesses reveal Budget hopes as costs rise
As inflation and rising costs continue to add pressure on local businesses, SMEs have little confidence Budget 2023 will deliver much...
The journey to cyber security maturity, resilience
Josh Bahlman has advice for staying on top of the cyber threat business landscape, and talks you through a cyber security maturity and...