New data reveals why Kiwi SMEs are borrowing
New data shows that New Zealand’s small businesses are increasingly turning to lending to manage cashflow and fund...
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Six insights for business from the Better Futures 2025 report
The Better Futures report is a barometer of New Zealanders’ attitudes to sustainability, and essential reading for businesses that want...
Teenage social entrepreneur on a mission to install 100 drinking fountains
When 14-year-old Lilah McDonald set her sights on changing the world, she started with something simple, but vital – drinking...
Growing a brand through care and connection
Sales Manager at Babies.co.nz, Marwan Kubaisy, shares how the company has grown from a nappy delivery service into one of New Zealand’s...
NZ fashion label aims to cut out textile waste by 100 percent
A 30-year-old New Zealand business with unique credentials in global fashion is one step away from phasing out textile waste from its...
Forward thinking Smart Marine is in growth mode, soon to open fifth store
Smart Marine GM Javana Schiphorst shares from experience what makes for a resilient business, and how to keep on a growth...
Cyber security in 2025: A guide on how to protect your business
Security Advisor at Aura Information Security, Horatiu Petrescu shares three steps to mitigate the threat of cyber crime in your...
From rugby to rubber: How a Kiwi athlete built a global automotive products business
After a career-ending rugby injury, Brock Mustard launched RubberTree - now Australasia’s top vehicle protection brand. He shares how a...
A family business built on trust, now with the support of AI
From facials to front doors, Kylie Bray has taken an unconventional path to business success with Western Lock...
Episode 14: Redefining fashion with Aidan Bartlett of Designer Wardrobe
In conversation with Aidan Bartlett, CEO of Designer Wardrobe – a fashion resale platform that’s redefining how New Zealanders interact...
Strategic investment: Areas for your business growth
Five strategic growth areas to focus on, from customer-centric improvements to empowering your team and leveraging effective...
The franchise business putting people first
Chem-Dry NZ GM Skye Turner shares why people and values are behind the success of this trusted franchise...
Building cyber resilience: A practical guide for small businesses
In this practical guide, cyber expert Vanessa Leite shares essential steps Kiwi SMEs can take to boost their cyber...
SME confidence climbs as economic outlook turns positive, survey
For the first time in five years, optimism among New Zealand SMEs is leading economic sentiment, according to a new...
Moving with purpose
Co-owner of Business Relocations Bruce Reid shares how the company is driving sustainability, and other strategies for business...
The rising threat of cybercrime to small business, and why insurance matters
With over 30 years in insurance, Brenden Townsend knows how to avoid costly surprises in policy fine print. He now urges business owners to...
Cashflow advice from Tony Falkenstein: Communicate early, prioritise cash
Tony Falkenstein’s philosophy is clear: “Profit is a matter of opinion; cash is a matter of...
Retailers lead business optimism amid soft demand
NZIER’s April 2025 Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows continued lift in business...
The growth story behind The ProGroup
From a single specialised service to a nationwide franchise, The ProGroup's Alan Williams and Duane Moul reveal how they built a...
If you think marketing is a cost, you’re already losing
Want to grow your business? Then stop seeing marketing as a cost, and start treating it like the investment it really is, writes Quentin...
Skipperi NZ becomes fully Kiwi-owned following acquisition
Boat subscription service, Skipperi NZ, is now fully New Zealand-owned following its acquisition by local investment firm Windscreamer...
Consumer spending remains sluggish despite falling interest rates
Consumer spending remained weak in March despite recent interest rate cuts, according to new data from Worldline...
Episode 13: Nick Sautner on Eden Park’s green game plan
In this episode of Sustainably Ever After, Nick Sautner, CEO of Eden Park speaks to the stadium’s innovative approach to...
Scaling an import business side hustle
Founder of Hercules Store Ray Feng shares how he turned a side hustle into a thriving import business that he hopes to grow...
Minister Louise Upston’s plan to attract more visitors and less red tape for hospitality operators
Minister Louise Upston outlines the Government’s plan to support SME hospitality operators by attracting international visitors, cutting...
The art and infrastructure of large-scale events
Providing everything from marquees to custom-built stages, Exhibition Hire Services is well-positioned for growth in the face of a...
You’ve got to fight for your right to repair
The Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in parliament. It has wide-reaching ramifications for...
Health and safety reforms set to cut red tape for small businesses
The Government has announced significant reforms to New Zealand’s health and safety laws hoping to ease red tape for small...
Ferry world eyes EV Maritime’s electric innovations
When EV Maritime’s first electric fast-ferry graces Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour later this year, the eyes of the ferry world will be...
Compassion in motion
Co-Founder of Driving Miss Daisy Melanie Harper shares how the company's award-winning model empowers both clients and franchisees, proving...