The big benefits of micro-credentials
Tony Maguire offers up five micro-credential tips to help keep your employees engaged whilst learning. Workshops, MBAs, certificates or...
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NZ’s first hydrogen deep-tech start-up
Scheduled to launch with a $2.5 million Seed round, Bspkl is a novel manufacturing start-up developing innovative ways to produce catalyst...
Inflation causes cashflow concerns for SMEs
Recent inflation means 38 percent of SME owners could only sustain their business for up to six months before dipping into personal...
Hall of Fame Laureates announced
Young Enterprise Trust has announced the seven individuals who will be inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame on 10th August,...
Startup targets cryptocurrency losses
A lawtech startup aims to help prevent millions of dollars of cryptocurrency and digital assets becoming inaccessible each year as Kiwis...
Downturn necessitates loyalty initiatives
Rising interest rates, a looming recession, plus inflation, all combined make for a perfect storm that will put huge pressure on retailers....
Pals now B Corp certified
In an industry first, drinks brand Pals has recently announced that they are New Zealand’s first B Corp certified RTD.* After years of...
Protecting your business from cyberattack
In an age of increasingly sophisticated cybercrime, Russell Craig shares how to make your business a tougher target for cybercriminals, at...
Podcast reveals SE Asian market insights
For Kiwi businesses looking to export food or beverage into the Southeast and North Asia markets, a new podcast series hosted by Cameron...
Wearable tech protects workers
Exxovantage is a Kiwi business deploying exoskeletons and wearable tech to reduce injuries and future-proof workforces. A Kiwi company is...
Exporting to China: In it for the long haul
Damon Paling delves into New Zealand’s export achievements in the China market for 2022 and the prospects for 2023. Through 2022,...
Loan default consequences hit home
Financial Ombudsman Susan Taylor is warning small business owners to seek advice before applying for business loans using their homes,...
How acquisitions can help your business grow
As the economy heads into a recession, it may be an opportune time to consider whether buying another business could help achieve your...
Introducing A New Spunky EV To The Market
There’s a new attractive player in the -$50K electric vehicle market. Designed for urban living, the GWM Haval Ora is the latest...
Global talent coming to talk tech
Some of the world’s top innovators and business minds will be in Auckland for “Future State”, an event which explores the driving...
B Corp certification for KDM Brands
Global outdoor, lifestyle and sports company KMD Brands, has announced that it, and all three of its brands, Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz,...
YES celebrates 40th birthday
The Young Enterprise Scheme is celebrating 40 years of helping young Kiwis become New Zealand’s business leaders of tomorrow. New...
Is your money mindset a business handbrake?
In an extract from her book ‘Intentional Profit’, Clare Wood explains how your beliefs around money shapes the zeros at the end of your...
Assisting mental health in the workplace
Grass roots first aid for mental health in the workplace significantly improves overall worker safety, says leading health and safety...
Is ageism real, or just a miscommunication?
Discrimination based on a person’s age (ageism) is a problem in New Zealand—there’s no doubt older workers struggle to find...
Putting environmental waste to bed
Online furniture, bedding and appliance retailer Andoo is the first business to launch a mattress recycling solution in...
The road from scalpels to spirits
Bec Kay’s many years working as a theatre nurse certainly came in handy when she decided to hang up her scrubs to become one of New...
Attracting staff in a new era
How can you create value for employees in New Zealand’s competitive job market? First, find out what they really want, says Kirsten...
How to personalise your rewards programme
Fancy having your university fees covered by your customer loyalty scheme? University fees, divorce legal fees, shiny orthodontic braces...
Helping fund high-impact, underrepresented projects
Kiwi crowdfunding platform PledgeMe continues to find its niche supporting the historically underfunded to raise the funds they need....
Fiji outsourcing promotes its brand here
Fiji has earned its stripes as an outsourcing services industry and the Fiji government is committed to fostering an environment that...
Businesses cautioned against making panic hires
Even in a tight labour market, SMEs should beware of the temptation to hire just anybody. Because a business that hopes to survive and...
New toolbox for a more sustainable supply chain
A free online toolbox that makes it easy for businesses to assess the sustainability of their organisation and their supply chain has been...
Business in Fiji: two compelling joint ventures
With Fiji’s economy growing strongly and a wealth of incentives and assistance on offer, 2023 is the perfect time for Kiwi businesses to...
How Performance Max changes paid search
Twelve months after its launch, Richard Conway reviews the benefits of Google’s automated targeting technology. Multiple decades in the...