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,...
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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...
Sales, marketing and money
Logan Wedgwood shares some marketing tactics that can lift your business in a recession. When things get difficult financially, the natural...
All roads lead to a great customer experience
Mat Wylie shares advice on how you can recession-proof your business by focusing on your customers. Right now, with high interest rates and...
The FPA Act 2022: a complex new law
Jo Douglas describes how the new Fair Pay Agreements landscape affects your business. The Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022 is now law....
A 2023 Buyers’ Guide to Smartphones
Buyers face a bewildering array of smartphone options and prices in 2023. Our technology specialist Bill Bennett provides a guide to the...
Cautious optimism, confidence driving business owners
Liz Wotherspoon delivers a unique perspective on New Zealand’s SMB sector. As we leap into 2023, The Icehouse team is building on the...
Time to address e-commerce returns processes
Kiwi retailers’ current returns processes are frustrating customers and losing those businesses a good deal of money, says a leading...
Unwrapping 2023’s video marketing trends
Webflicks’ Lou Harness explains the latest video marketing trends for 2023 and beyond. You don’t need to be told, again, about the...
NZ retail businesses at risk of rising crime urged to consider insurance
Small business owners are being urged to consider reviewing their insurance after increased crime rocked...
Give your brain a break
A power nap for the brain can provide you with a more productive workday. And all you have to do is let your mind wander, says app creator...
CX the key to reviving travel industry
As NZ's tourism industry shifts its focus to long-term recovery, marketers must leverage insights-led customer engagement to generate...
Kiwis worry about protecting their identity: survey
Most New Zealanders believe it is not easy to protect their information online and they find the idea of being more in control of their...
Getting over the starting line
“Don’t stop believing” is the message from MYOB as a new survey reveals 8 in 10 Kiwis have had business ideas but are held back by...
E-motorcycle made from hemp
Pioneering Wellington e-motorcycle maker FTN Motion has pulled off another incredible innovation – a plant-based bike body made from...
Planning is the name of the game
Rain-related events cancellations are heartbreaking for businesses after the COVID recovery and contingency planning is a must, says NZEA....
RedMint Media shares a strategy to leverage social media in 2023
With the ever-increasing popularity of video content, it’s more important than ever for small business owners to leverage the power...