Retaining talent poses challenge in post-quake Canterbury
One of the greatest challenges facing Christchurch businesses is retaining the managers and executives that have been brought in or grown...
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Flick Electric announced NZ’s most innovative service
Innovative electricity retailer, Flick Electric Co. has claimed top honours in the 2016 Hi-Tech Awards, announced in Auckland...
Know the facts for safer drinking habits
After four years of trial and development, Lion’s Alcohol&Me programme will be made available to New Zealand...
Kiwi pair seek funds for travel gear business
Two young New Zealanders have launched an online start-up, Elephant Stripes, selling a range of colourful travel gear - after a...
KidsCan National Mufti Day returns
Businesses throughout New Zealand are being encouraged to change their office dress code and join the many other businesses in brightening...
Employee share plans popular in angel startups
New Zealand startups are enthusiastic about implementing Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), according to a survey undertaken by the...
Augmented humans to transform business
Based on the development of current technology, a new MYOB report predicts the rise of the augmented human, where biology and technology...
Maori business leaders recognised
The winners of the Aotearoa NZ Māori Business Leaders Awards 2016 testify to a mature and burgeoning Māori...
Is insurance being used to paper off cracks in workplace compliance?
Nobody wants to end up a test case for the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 but, just in case, company owners, tradesmen, managers and...
Wellington’s largest serviced office space opens
The Chow Brothers have just opened the doors to the largest serviced office business in...
Business engaged in shaping EV package
The Government’s collaborative approach to working with business has helped shape a promising electric vehicle package, the...
High hopes for Kiwi keyboard app
MAD Applications, the self described “Fly My Pretties of geeks” have released their latest version of Thumsta, a one-handed...
A lesson in connection
MyTuition helps high school students succeed in their studies by connecting them with the experience and knowledge of previous students....
South Island becoming our F&B ‘hub’
The South Island is a growing force in the food and beverage industry, with many innovative companies thriving on the mainland, says James...
Funding raised to launch augmented reality platform
Rupert Deans, founder of Christchurch mixed reality agency, One Fat Sheep, has raised over NZ$1.2m in seed funding for his new startup...
Industry must collaborate to slow SPAM tidal wave
IT professional Simon Falconer says industry groups being hit with SPAM need to work together, alongside their IT providers or staff, to...
MyCare meets needs of home care sector
The MyCare online platform is a simple way to match people needing or offering home care...
Auckland screen growth highlights infrastructure shortage
As Auckland-based production Hunt for the Wilderpeople racks up box office receipts and critical acclaim, data shows Auckland’s...
Small business wins with new Provisional Tax System
Xero is hugely supportive of the impact the Provisional Tax changes will have on small...
Xero data to highlight small business trends
For the first time, small business in New Zealand will have access to an unprecedented level of data unveiled by...
Business tax changes a “game changer”
Proposed changes to how businesses pay tax will remove a key pain point for most SME owners says accounting software developer...
Holiday pay: How to fix the problem fast
With the furore erupting around the issue of holiday pay, an industry insider says it is necessary to take a deep breath and a step back to...
Free online financial problem-solving service
An obligation-free, online financial problem-solving service for business and individuals has been launched by Crowe...
Family business leaders want change but worry about family politics
A new PwC survey shows next gens are experiencing more challenges, both inside the firm, and in the wider business...
Small businesses want easier online government interactions
A Victoria University of Wellington study reveals that while many businesses would like to do more online, it is not the technology that is...
How could liquidation affect you?
The Dick Smith collapse led to an investigation to explore action against six former directors and its auditor, but who's really to blame?...
The insurance you didn’t know you needed
Steve Goh says our ever-growing digital footprint has pushed us to a point where digital insurance is just as important as insurance for...
Bill English helps toast success of family owned wine brand
Deputy Prime Minister, Bill English, visited Babich Wines in Henderson on April 1st to find out what it takes to keep a family owned, New...
Hamilton businesses urged to make most of UFB
Waikato Chamber of Commerce is encouraging Hamilton businesses to maximise the opportunities that the new Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB)...
Businesses urged to check new laws
Local businesses should make sure they are across changes to health and safety, employment and parental leave legislation that will affect...