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Still focused after all those years
June 13, 2016

In 15 years The Icehouse Business Growth Hub has morphed from one owner manager programme and an incubator to a full suite of services for...

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Heads in the cloud
May 22, 2016

Want to get your head around New Zealand’s cloud services marketplace for businesses? Our 2016 NZBusiness Cloud Services Guide can...

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A lesson in connection
May 2, 2016

MyTuition helps high school students succeed in their studies by connecting them with the experience and knowledge of previous students....

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The diplomat’s daughter
April 25, 2016

Natalia Albert’s life reads like an international best-seller – laced with adventure, adversity and sheer determination. The...

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When the brand is personal
April 25, 2016

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
March 22, 2016

Christchurch workshop Kendal Vehicle Services is celebrating 21 years of keeping the customer satisfied. For owner and business manager...

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Mixing charity and business
March 21, 2016

Hannah Blake finds three organisations that successfully demonstrate the power of social conscience in business and social enterprise in...

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Safeguarding your business from risk
March 21, 2016

Do not put your business or yourself at risk unnecessarily. With new laws coming into effect in 2016 the consequences could be beyond dire....

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A dog day afternoon
February 15, 2016

Leanne Coste has turned her love for ‘fur babies’ and strong work ethic into an award-winning doggy day care and wellness...

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Meetups teach women the ropes
February 15, 2016

Californian-turned-New Zealand social media strategist Francesca Alexander is using Hollywood-style Meetups to help empower female...

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New lines of responsibility
February 15, 2016

New laws governing workplace health and safety come into effect on 4 April, 2016. However, while there’ll be increased liabilities...

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Diversity powers Auckland growth
January 18, 2016

Both the Chinese and Indian communities have a reputation for entrepreneurship based on family businesses, so it’s only natural that...

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A heart for the community
January 17, 2016

Serving and supporting the local community is paramount for award-winning heat pump supplier and installer Heat Pumps NOW. In a very...

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No more filing monkeys
December 7, 2015

IP protection should be a means to add value to a business, not just for attracting investment, but also as a revenue generator through...

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Hail, the great communicator
December 7, 2015

Dunedin-based start-up Hail creates websites and publishes digital communications instantly across all channels. It’s a one-stop shop...

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Op-shop ‘til you drop
November 23, 2015

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...

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More output – less frustration
November 23, 2015

Improved business productivity is all about the hardware, the software and the ‘chairware’. Donovan Jackson goes in search of...

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Taking time out from business
November 23, 2015

Planning time out from your business to de-stress and reinvigorate yourself for the year ahead is absolutely imperative. NZBusiness...

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Giving wings to business risks
November 23, 2015

From humble beginnings in Kolkata, India, engineer-turned-serial angel (early stage) investor Jayesh Parekh is poised to close his second...

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Mad about sport
October 19, 2015

Peter and Dianne McDermott head a team of enthusiasts at Vintage Sport and Leisure – the company behind the Golden Oldies festivals...

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A helping hand for tradies
October 19, 2015

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...

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Follow the signs to exit
October 19, 2015

Looking to exit your business? NZBusiness went to start-up developer/investor Marisa Fong, who’s been through the whole experience...

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Indie craft markets alive and well
October 19, 2015

The indie craft scene’s long been a feature of Christchurch, and five years on from the earthquakes the buzz is quietly but steadily...

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Pic’s spreading the love
September 21, 2015

Pic Picot is a local business celebrity in Nelson, where he produces and exports his world-famous peanut butter. He’s also living...