Baby boomers misunderstood and untapped
Baby boomers, the country’s largest market segment, may be one of our most misunderstood and overlooked generations, according to...
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Time to take stock as tourism trends upwards
With New Zealand tourism on the upswing, the industry is in a good position to take stock of its future direction, says Lincoln University...
Plenty to do before Christmas shutdown
Chartered accountant group, NZ CA Limited, reminds businesses that there are important tasks still to be completed before the doors can be...
Business confidence strongest up north
Business confidence is creeping upwards from south to north, according to the recent inaugural New Zealand Chambers of Commerce Business...
Golden Oldies brand owner opens UK office
Vintage Sport & Leisure (VSL), a privately-owned event management and travel organisation based in Takapuna, Auckland , is opening an...
Online directory promotes local NZ businesses
Network NZ has announced the public release of its online business directory website, specifically targeting New Zealand based business...
Lending when others won’t
If you’ve applied to the usual commercial lenders for a modest business loan and been turned down, then Microwise may be able to...
Wellington business wins top attitude award
CQ Hotels Wellington is proof that inclusion and diversity in the workplace are a winning formula. GM Olivier Lacoua recently accepted the...
Asia-Pacific Energy Leaders’ Summit
The BusinessNZ Energy Council is co-hosting this conference with the World Energy Council and APEC in Wellington. It will provide a...
Overseas vs local cloud vendors: 10 factors to consider
Choosing between a local or overseas cloud provider used to be simple, but not any more, says Jack...
Technology update: Smarter information management
Roland Tuck explains how SharePoint Online can help business people realise the power of the information data they already...
How to ensure the season is merry for your business
The festive season is the busiest time of the year for many businesses, but it can also be really...
Visionary business partnership with Manurewa High School
An agreement has been recently signed that lays the foundation for a new way of schools working in partnership with business....
Summer break a luxury businesses can’t afford?
New Zealand’s long Christmas holiday break, which extends through January, is a costly luxury that this country’s SMB sector...
Sweet business suite
Business productivity’s about planning and accessing key data. Shay Lambert explains how SAP Business ByDesign makes a difference to...
DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge winners announced
A financial educational software program, an app that encourages people to socialise with their friends in real life and a digital...
Is your brand output consistent?
Companies can spend thousands on marketing to differentiate their brand, yet lack a...
Lightning Lab AKL back for round 2
After the success of the first programme, Lightning Lab Auckland is now back and taking applications for their 2016...
Glass printer spurs growth for Warkworth business
Glasshape’s new $750,000 Israeli-made glass printing machine represents the very latest in glass printing technology and provides the...
Disrupting mobile app attracts more investment
At just 27, Milan Reinartz is founder of Postr, a lockscreen app with almost 15,000 registered users, which pays you for hosting ads...
Making cash from the social mish mash
Mish Guru’s technology helps brands both manage their Snapchat content and access analytics to track how their campaigns are...
Beating the shopping baby blues
Aisleworx, a company making specialised, child-friendly shopping carts, is aiming to transform unhappy shopping experiences with children...
Most companies unaware of cyber breach costs
Most New Zealand companies and organisations are unaware of the probability of and real cost of cyber security breaches, a New Zealand tech...
Waikato initiative aims to spur student innovation
A new initiative developed by the University and Waikato Students’ Union will offer University of Waikato students the opportunity to...
Kiwi businesses must respond to growing consumer demand for sustainability
Kiwis are more interested than ever in choosing the sustainable option when purchasing goods or services and while mainstream businesses...
Rhythm and Vines challenges prevailing trends
One of NZ’s original festivals is being revitalised to ensure long term sustainability. Rhythm and Vines pumps $12 million a year...
Kiwis beat Aussies at own game
A small Tauranga company is beating their large Australian competitor to be the first software provider to integrate with the Trade Single...
Young entrepreneur Brianne West addresses Christchurch breakfast event
At BNI New Zealand's Christchurch Big Breakfast event on 25th November Christchurch entrepreneur Brianne West shares her fascinating...
Fairtrade celebrates a decade of helping workers
Fairtrade is celebrating its tenth anniversary in New Zealand this year, by educating Kiwis on the impact of Fairtrade over the last...
Kiwi VR technology a hit in Beijing
A South Island glacier guiding company is claiming a New Zealand tourism marketing ‘first’ with the development of cutting-edge...