When the brand is personal
Dominic Bowden has built a career and business around his talent for hosting shows and performing in front of cameras. He shares the story...
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Leading by example
Christchurch workshop Kendal Vehicle Services is celebrating 21 years of keeping the customer satisfied. For owner and business manager...
Mixing charity and business
Hannah Blake finds three organisations that successfully demonstrate the power of social conscience in business and social enterprise in...
Safeguarding your business from risk
Do not put your business or yourself at risk unnecessarily. With new laws coming into effect in 2016 the consequences could be beyond dire....
A dog day afternoon
Leanne Coste has turned her love for ‘fur babies’ and strong work ethic into an award-winning doggy day care and wellness...
Meetups teach women the ropes
Californian-turned-New Zealand social media strategist Francesca Alexander is using Hollywood-style Meetups to help empower female...
New lines of responsibility
New laws governing workplace health and safety come into effect on 4 April, 2016. However, while there’ll be increased liabilities...
On your toes New Zealand: risky times ahead
The immediate future creates a complex risk environment in which to do business, says RiskNZ's chairman Geraint...
5 ways to use social media to your SEO advantage
Robert Kramers outlines the platforms and methods your business can use to your SEO advantage, in order to boost traffic, sales and lead...
Diversity powers Auckland growth
Both the Chinese and Indian communities have a reputation for entrepreneurship based on family businesses, so it’s only natural that...
A heart for the community
Serving and supporting the local community is paramount for award-winning heat pump supplier and installer Heat Pumps NOW. In a very...
Rebound in confidence bodes well for 2016
Small firms expect to do more business, lift investment and hire more staff in 2016 as confidence rebounds strongly into the New Year,...
No more filing monkeys
IP protection should be a means to add value to a business, not just for attracting investment, but also as a revenue generator through...
Hail, the great communicator
Dunedin-based start-up Hail creates websites and publishes digital communications instantly across all channels. It’s a one-stop shop...
Op-shop ‘til you drop
Designer Wardrobe is a thriving online business that grew out of a single Facebook group. Today it has in excess of 40,000 members, a...
More output – less frustration
Improved business productivity is all about the hardware, the software and the ‘chairware’. Donovan Jackson goes in search of...
Taking time out from business
Planning time out from your business to de-stress and reinvigorate yourself for the year ahead is absolutely imperative. NZBusiness...
Giving wings to business risks
From humble beginnings in Kolkata, India, engineer-turned-serial angel (early stage) investor Jayesh Parekh is poised to close his second...
Small Medium Businesses and the cloud: what to migrate, when
Cloud computing in New Zealand has been widely available for several years. Its adoption has been rapid amongst large...
Employing a professional proofreader: is it really necessary?
Patricia Bell states the case for employing a professional proofreader to review all your business’s written work before it’s...
Mad about sport
Peter and Dianne McDermott head a team of enthusiasts at Vintage Sport and Leisure – the company behind the Golden Oldies festivals...
A helping hand for tradies
With more than 20 years experience in the trade industry, NZ Trade Group MD Andrewe Brown knew there was a smarter way to run a successful...
Follow the signs to exit
Looking to exit your business? NZBusiness went to start-up developer/investor Marisa Fong, who’s been through the whole experience...
Indie craft markets alive and well
The indie craft scene’s long been a feature of Christchurch, and five years on from the earthquakes the buzz is quietly but steadily...
Pic’s spreading the love
Pic Picot is a local business celebrity in Nelson, where he produces and exports his world-famous peanut butter. He’s also living...
Little Flick’s big start
Flick Electric Co. CEO Steve O’Connor has helped disruptive ideas become great businesses for more than 20 years, including five as...
Business in the bloodlines
From sand and aggregate to maritime operations, export quality oysters, and international freight forwarding – welcome to the diverse...
Cloudy vision
Is your business taking advantage of cloud computing? Maybe it’s time to bring down those final barriers and make the switch....
Career Supercharger
Embracing commercial opportunities on the domestic and international stage requires careful strategy, leadership and advanced business...
2015 Talent Unleashed Awards open for entries
Talent International has launched the 2015 Talent Unleashed Awards, and has again enlisted the support of Sir Richard Branson as the...