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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...
Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced
Virtual and augmented reality showcases, start-up competitions and a showcase of New Zealand's innovation heroes are just some of the...
Put cyber-security risk on the agenda before it becomes the agenda
Scott Bartlett says it's time for Kiwi companies to get cyber-security on the agenda, before a breach puts it there by default....
Skills count, but what about testing ability?
There's still no better way to really know what a potential employee is capable of than through practical skills testing. But how many...
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)...
New online job sharing service
Now there's a new online service that connects people who want to job share with other like-minded...
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...
Last minute tips for end of financial year
The financial year finishes on the 31st of March and can be a stressful time for many business owners. Scott Gardiner has some tips to help...
Cybercriminals’ candid love affair with social media
New research from RSA, the security division of EMC, blows the lid on the growing use of social media as a communication channel for...
It’s window shopping, but not as you know it
Real estate agents are transforming their front windows into touch-screens in a bid to stand out from competitors and better engage their...
How SMEs can prosper with advisory boards
The opportunity to engage with an Advisory Board is proving to be the answer many New Zealand SMEs are looking...
Dairy prices affecting over one fifth of SMEs
More than one-in-five small and medium enterprises across New Zealand are feeling the effects of falling dairy prices, according to...
North Harbour Business Hall of Fame revitalised
The North Harbour Business Hall of Fame has been revitalised with its first two new members, Paul and Liz Blackwell, recently inducted at a...
Pioneering winery on the market
Pioneering Kiwi vineyard and winery Matua Valley has been placed on the market for sale. The legendary West Auckland winery is widely...
Website seeks to disrupt online florist industry
An Auckland business entrepreneur has launched the first of its kind online florist website to benefit New Zealand florists and the public...
Spotlight celebrates 20 years with crafty Kiwis
New Zealand’s Spotlight stores are celebrating their 20th birthday this month....
Dream, create and do with IDEAStarter
Young Auckland entrepreneurs again have the chance to get their business idea off the ground by entering IDEAStarter – a competition...
Appeal for new wheelchair
The inventor and manufacturer of a revolutionary new wheelchair has launched a public appeal to develop it further and build 10...
Don’t rely solely on fire services following new H&S laws
Many businesses are putting staff and property at risk by choosing to remove fire extinguishers and hand operating firefighting equipment...