Start-up funding pilot reveals scale of gap in traditional lending
A pilot programme’s runaway demand has exposed just how many promising New Zealand startups are being turned away by traditional bank lending.
A pilot programme’s runaway demand has exposed just how many promising New Zealand startups are being turned away by traditional bank lending.
New Zealand’s sustainable innovators remain confident about growth, but a new report shows many are struggling to access the capital and conditions needed to actually scale.
A new global study from digital financial services provider Remitly has ranked the world’s most entrepreneurially-minded nations, and New Zealand has landed in the top 10.
A new report reveals New Zealand’s climate-tech sector is brimming with promise but battling a lack of funding, policy support, and scale-up infrastructure.
Small retailers are preparing for a major shift in how they manage electronic payment costs, following the Government’s announcement of a nationwide ban on in-store payment surcharges.
New research from Peninsula Group has revealed a growing awareness among New Zealand SMEs of the importance of mental health in the workplace, but also a concerning gap.
New research from MYOB’s 2025 Business Monitor shows a sharp rise in AI adoption among New Zealand’s SMEs, but also highlights a growing confidence gap and lack of awareness.
Businesses are bullish on growth, productivity and tech-driven transformation despite cost pressures according to 2degrees Shaping Business Study.
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