7 mistakes not to make when hiring contractors
In a business environment that’s fueling more demand for contractors, Louise Woollett-Ratcliffe explains what NOT to do when taking one...
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Survival tactics: The Covid war diaries
How hard-hit Kiwi businesses have triumphed during the worst global pandemic and economic downturn in living memory. We report on the...
Tell better stories to stand out from the crowd
Robert Tighe explains the spotlight versus mirror approach to storytelling and what it can do for business. If you’ve ever asked...
How will you make 2021 your best year yet?
Zac de Silva delivers five non-negotiable action points to help you get 2021 off to a flying start. We all know that 2020 was likely the...
What now for flexible workspaces?
When NZBusiness ran a cover story on flexible workspaces in November 2019 the world was a different place. But despite Covid-19 leaving its...
How do you know when it’s time to rebrand?
Tauranga-based business owner Sarah Jesson recently managed a re-branding exercise for her business and shares her top five...
The power of the story
What is brand storytelling and why does it matter for SMEs? Gabrielle Dolan, a global expert on business storytelling and real...
Supplementary orders
Although Covid-19 placed a dampener on exports, Ron Park is optimistic about growing his Green-Lipped Mussel supplement business. Kōrure...
Asmuss celebrates its centenary
Asmuss, one of the country’s largest suppliers of steel and flow control products, is celebrating 100 years in business and...
NZBusiness May 2021 Issue – Out Now!
Inside this issue: Retail still hurting but optimistic, more inspirational owner managers, the support network for budding entrepreneurs,...
Which mobile phone is right for you?
Choosing the perfect mobile phone for you in 2021 can be a confusing and time-consuming process. Fortunately Bill Bennett has already done...
Keep calm and lead on
In these times of uncertainty and constant change it’s important to remain calm and resilient as a business leader. Lauren Parsons...
Best buds
Ian White is a big fan of his Little Buddy Ben and of Big Buddy – the programme that instils confidence and resilience in the lives of...
Time to thrive
Born amidst the fear and uncertainty of New Zealand’s first lockdown, Manaaki is a business support network and online forum set up to...
Creating stronger communities, Fiji style
For New Zealand wholesale and retail businesses seeking unique, handmade, fairly-traded products, the Nama Fiji and Rise Beyond the Reef...
Call her Bohdacious
Many Kiwis associate her with the multi-award winning band stellar*. But today the ‘main gig’ is her jewellery design business. Welcome...
Where art meets science
The Face Place is recognised as New Zealand’s first medical spa specialising in Botox and non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Its...
NZBusiness May 2021
What’s next for retail? Where art meets science Call her Bohdacious Creating stronger communities, Fiji style What now for flexible...
E-invoicing confidence woes affect productivity: Research
A lack of confidence around e-Invoicing could hold nearly a quarter of Kiwi SMEs back from potentially saving nearly 400,000...
To transform your business, transform yourself
Dr Kay Bretz explains how COVID has provided SMEs an opportunity to ‘turn right’ and get better at adapting to market changes. Markets...
Summit to reveal the future of hospitality
Hospitality NZ and the NZChefs Association are to host the inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit and trade show in September this year....
BIZ TECH: D-Link Vigilance Series high-resolution surveillance solutions
D-Link has a new line-up of Vigilance Solutions including a Network Video Recorder and six outdoor Surveillance Cameras. Providing advanced...
The business of addressing our housing crisis
Sustainable and ethical business champion MOTIF has released a powerful research report on how to address New Zealand’s systemic...
Packed agenda planned for Techweek2021
The global phenomenon TEDx is officially coming to Techweek2021, and this year Techweek promises an exciting programme of events...
Applying the 70:20:10 Rule
Alex Garden highlights a tried and tested principle for managing your digital marketing and putting some ‘zing’ into your company’s...
Boldly swiping on through Covid
SwipedOn went from tech startup to offering a global-leading visitor management system with major multinational clients. But Covid-19...
Dunedin distillery’s four-generation legacy
Born during the March 2020 lockdown, Dunedin’s No8 Distillery may be only a year old, but it’s legacy spans back more...
Distillery ramps up sustainable initiatives
Award-winning liqueur and spirit-maker Koakoa is doubling down on its groundbreaking spirit crates system as it ramps up its commitment to...
Could we live without passwords?
Geoff Schomburgk says many technology companies are trying to move towards a future without passwords, but is this a reality or is it still...
Bricks and mortar still rules: research
Despite the spike in online shopping behaviour due to COVID-19, Kiwis still prefer to shop in bricks and mortar stores, according to new...