Off to a flyer
Creative Hype is a Christchurch company that’s rapidly becoming a strong player in the international sports promotion and marketing...
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Buying a Business: what you need to know
Ever dreamt of being your own boss; of owning your own business? Richard O'Brien has some tips to help your...
Summer a time to reflect and plan
A summer break is an ideal time for business owners to take stock of things and identify areas for improvement. Victoria Crone,...
Simon says “rinse and repeat”
Simon Slade developed his own tried and true method for developing e-commerce products and services. It has helped his company Doubledot...
Build to sell
Australian-born entrepreneur and angel investor Tom McKaskill drifted into business from academia and consultancy after spotting a software...
How to make 2015 better than 2014
Do you want to settle for the same results for your business next year or would you like to do better? Jerome Jacobs shares advice on how...
Dream comes true for three Kiwi businesses
Three kiwi businesses demonstrating exceptional passion, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit have been awarded an Ora Dreams grant, each...
Beyond the comfort zone
As a shy schoolgirl Shirley Keith once froze completely when about to speak to fellow students. Today she is building a global brand and...
Five year growth high for SMEs
The latest MYOB survey reveals the performance of SMEs has steadily improved over the past year, with businesses reporting the highest...
Flying start for Kiwi entrepreneurs
Thirty-nine entrepreneurs have been selected as regional finalists in the 2014 ANZ Flying Start Business Plan...
Helping the world sleep
Kirsten Taylor has taken her SleepDrops business from garage start-up to million-dollar international player in just four years – and...
School project morphs into business
A team of young Christchurch entrepreneurs is morphing a school project into a successful business...
Unlocking those balance sheet assets
BUSINESS in the 21st century is all about funding flexibility, and leveraging balance sheet assets, not traditional bricks ‘n...
Chasing the vision: the truth about business start-ups
Nothing compares to the thrill of launching your own business; taking a product or service to market; knowing that your future’s...
The adventure’s just begining
The Little Adventure Company is a business so new, it barely has the wrapping off its website. But it’s already shaping up to be a...
Four Decisions that will help your business grow
In growing your business, there are four decisions you must focus on or you risk leaving significant revenues, profits, and time on the...
A business owner’s New Year’s to-do list
Accounting software provider MYOB shares its top tips to help SMEs devise New Year’s resolutions that will direct them towards...
Goal setting tips for business owners
Leading time management expert Robyn Pearce shares some top goal setting techniques for business owners. AND...go in the draw to win one of...
AUT Study reveals what makes employees more productive
AUT University’s Professor Tim Bentley is urging SME managers to give teleworking a go after a new study shows people who don’t...
Judge eats humble pie as underdog takes top spot
Richard Conway’s Pure SEO claims the supreme title in The David Awards...
Nelson ‘superfood’ drink maker wins kick-start at this year’s ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition
A Nelson firm that makes ‘superfood’-based drinks for the health conscious has taken out one of New Zealand’s top...
Interior motives
Lizzi Hines is a risk-taker. Putting everything on the line to buy her commercial interior design business prior to the GFC, she has gone...
Staying responsible
Rachel Taulelei has proven to be a change-maker in New Zealand’s fishing industry. Her Wellington-based business Yellow Brick Road is...
MoneyWorks launches Business Angel Award
The MoneyWorks Business Angel Award celebrates Kiwi businesses looking to take that next step. If you are a business looking to grow, then...
Staying out of trouble: A guide for business start-ups
About to make the plunge into business? Prepare yourself – don’t become another failure statistic! This special report offers great...