
In her mother’s footsteps
While remaining true to her mum’s original ethics and values, Janine Matchitt has managed to embark on a careful, considered expansion plan for Viola Organics.

While remaining true to her mum’s original ethics and values, Janine Matchitt has managed to embark on a careful, considered expansion plan for Viola Organics.

US Connect founder Ian Smith explains why he has a burning desire to help exporters on both sides of the Tasman break into the US, and offers ten tips for success.

Bill Bennett looks at some of the latest technology hardware and software helping drive productivity in the business environment.



Australian-born entrepreneur and angel investor Tom McKaskill drifted into business from academia and consultancy after spotting a software for small business need in the UK. Pioneer Computer Systems went from three people in Tom’s dining room to more than 160 staff in just 12 years, before being sold.


Unified, converged, collaborative. Key terms used in describing modern business communication channels. And with the arrival of ultrafast broadband the pace of technology advancement and adoption is about to accelerate like never before. Time for business owners to take stock of the new possibilities.

NZBusiness reviews the major financing options to help business owners maintain a strong cashflow.

It’s all around us; it feels out of our control at times and ultimately makes us unwell. Stress. Why do we tolerate it? What can we do about it? Karen Ross has some answers.

Te Pa – is a wine brand with a heritage that spans centuries. Now the
MacDonald family is leveraging that heritage to conquer world markets.

Her own bathroom was the initial market. Now Stephanie Evans’ beauty products are in hot demand around New Zealand and online. But it didn’t happen overnight.
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