New Zealand’s small business productivity has flatlined, with the country continuing to trail Australia and the UK, even as Deloitte’s latest CFO survey shows finance leaders remain confident about growing their businesses despite economic uncertainty.
Satisfaction among SMEs with the Coalition Government has declined for the second consecutive year, according to new research from MYOB.
In a period marked by complex economic dynamics, recent analyses from ASB and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) highlight a nuanced outlook for New Zealand’s economy.
Yesterday’s 25 basis-point OCR cut is expected to offer crucial relief to businesses struggling with high costs and economic uncertainty, but experts caution that recovery may be slow felt.
Despite an overall drop in small business sales some enterprises like Rescued Kitchen are defying the odds through innovative strategies and resilience.
Wētā Workshop recently partnered with New Zealand Story to capture value from the booming global collectibles market, estimated at USD $462 billion. Bringing the power of the New Zealand brand to the booming collectibles market, Wētā Workshop has joined New Zealand Story’s FernMark Licence Programme – a government-backed accreditation designed to help New Zealand businesses stand out in global markets. The partnership comes after a rapid rise in the global collectibles market, which was estimated at USD $462 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow substantially in the next ten years. Wētā Workshop has experienced 80 percent growth in demand for its collectibles ranges since 2020 and intends to pursue further growth opportunities to leverage the market in 2024. David
On November 19th a memorable evening was created on the banks of the Waikato River, when Hamilton’s best CBD businesses came together to celebrate.
Fintech company Hnry has reported a huge increase in the number of Kiwis starting to earn independently during the Covid-19 crisis. The company, which deals with financial administration for self-employed, contract and freelance workers, has had an influx in customers equating to a massive 260 percent increase in sign-ups to their services compared to the same three months last year. CEO James Fuller (pictured) says the increase has been noticeably driven by people looking to start earning independently, as many have been let go from permanent jobs and are seeking alternatives. Independent contracting and freelancing provides that opportunity without having to be reliant on a single employer for income, Fuller says. The increase has also been caused by permanent and salaried
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