A new national productivity programme is aiming to back more than 4,000 Kiwi SMEs into AI adoption. But the most useful lesson for business owners, says ASB’s Ben Speedy, may be the simplest: Think small first.
A new survey reveals most SME operators are already taking action as Middle East tensions push fuel costs higher.
New Zealand business confidence continued its upward trajectory in February, with the latest ANZ Business Outlook report revealing a four-point rise to +58.
Australasian activewear brand LSKD is set to launch its first store in Christchurch on Saturday, 1 March 2025.
New research shows nearly a third of SMEs are starting 2025 with stronger-than-expected sales pipelines for Q1.
Takapuna has outpaced both the Auckland city and the country in economic growth for 2024, according to the latest report from Infometrics.
Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing talks key challenges facing SMEs, and his strategies for fostering growth in a tough economic climate.
Easing inflation and falling cost pressures bring cautious optimism for small businesses in 2025, though challenges like a weak dollar remain on the horizon.
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