SME confidence in Government slips ahead of Budget, survey finds
Satisfaction among SMEs with the Coalition Government has declined for the second consecutive year, according to new research from MYOB.
Satisfaction among SMEs with the Coalition Government has declined for the second consecutive year, according to new research from MYOB.
As New Zealand businesses enter a new financial year, the economic outlook remains mixed.
MTF Finance is putting people back at the heart of lending. With a growing national network and a strong focus on SMEs, the New Zealand-owned lender is proving that local knowledge and personal relationships still make all the difference.
With cashflow pressures rising and traditional bank lending tightening, SMEs are turning to flexible funding solutions. ScotPac’s invoice finance and tailored lending options are helping Kiwi businesses unlock working capital and keep growth plans on track.
Echo Tech has secured a strategic investment from growth equity firm Altered Capital. CEO Patrick Moynahan shares how the company prepared for funding and the lessons SMEs can take from the journey.
With traditional banks more risk-averse, lenders like ASAP Finance are reshaping how property developers fund and deliver successful projects.
When PM Chris Luxon visited the NZBusiness office in Northcote, Auckland recently, he took time to share his thoughts on technology, growth, and the critical role of SMEs in New Zealand’s economic recovery.
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