From a bunk bed to 20 years in business
Where are they now? Brolly Sheets Founder Diane Hurford on 20 years of bed-wetting, bandanas and building a business that stuck.
Where are they now? Brolly Sheets Founder Diane Hurford on 20 years of bed-wetting, bandanas and building a business that stuck.
Leading a multi-national company takes guts, hard work and determination but without good governance, structure, and processes there is risk for shareholders – no matter how hard you work.
If your sustainability training doesn’t mention resilience and reconnection, you’re doing it wrong. Here are some pointers.
Small businesses in New Zealand have always embodied resilience. But as Elise Balsillie writes, resilience in 2025 looks different, with leaders looking to build forward as opposed to merely bouncing back.
Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is redefining what it means to build a brand, proving that when you put community at the heart of your business, extraordinary growth and impact follow.
Queenstown-based Magic Memories has emerged as the leading global player in the personalised digital experience market. Founder John Wikstrom shares a snapshot from 30 years of business.
Discover how Spark’s AI Foundations course is equipping New Zealand’s SMEs with the tools and confidence to embrace artificial intelligence.
With the support of a BNZ scholarship, Christchurch business owner Kerryn Stokes has invested in herself to complete the Icehouse Owner Manager Programme.
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