Three decades behind the counter taught pharmacist turned entrepreneur Tim O’Donoghue that patients know exactly what they want. They just rarely get it. Now, with an FDA-listed product live on Amazon and a 14-strong self-care platform behind it, the Healthtex Co-founder is raising capital through PledgeMe and inviting Kiwi investors into a corner of the global pharmaceutical industry usually reserved for big backers.
As brands compete for attention in a crowded market, Marvel Experiences is helping businesses reconnect through thoughtful, high-impact real-world moments.
Discover why investing in leadership development is essential for SMEs and gain practical tips to kickstart the journey.
After 13 years of growth, Heart Saver’s Helen and Mike Mander are scaling new heights in 2025 – expanding into training, mental health support, and Australia.
From building one of New Zealand’s top recruitment firms to championing women entrepreneurs, Marisa Fong’s journey is a masterclass in breaking moulds, thinking bigger, and lifting others as you rise.
Since equity crowdfunding was given the green light in New Zealand in 2013, PledgeMe’s ‘chief bubble blower’ Anna Guenther has been one of the country’s strongest advocates for the highly successful business fundraising platform.
Co-Founder of Driving Miss Daisy Melanie Harper shares how the company’s award-winning model empowers both clients and franchisees, proving that business can change lives.
Stratalign Managing Director Matthew Prestige on how the company is leading the charge on smarter and safer lifting technology as it eyes international growth.
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Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.
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