‘Tis the season’ for business failure
New Zealand’s business failure season is almost upon us – December through February is when most SMEs are likely to pull the plug –...
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Leaders risk visibility and goodwill not being online
A new leadership index reveals nearly half of NZ CEOs have no public social media presence, putting them at risk of reduced visibility and...
ENI celebrates 25 years of Making It Big
Twenty-five years in the metalwork industry providing sheet fabrication services has helped Christchurch business ENI to develop a...
New Zealand’s first AR fitness app
Amy Lee Summers has launched New Zealand’s first, and what her technology team call “the world’s first successful” augmented...
A guide to workplace humour
A new book by Barbara Plester and Kerr Inkson teaches business owners how to manage humour so it helps rather than hurts people and...
Businesses urged to overcome mistrust of digital ads
The best way to counter online ad fraud, and Kiwi mistrust of digital advertising, is to have good website analytics and a strong focus on...
New online diversity and inclusion training
New online diversity and inclusion learning modules will give organisations access to world-class training for people at all levels of...
Why an iconic Kiwi brand had a name change
After 27 years retailer Texan Art Schools has a new name – it’s Creative & Brave, and reflects what they do perfectly....
Wellington leads the way in job opportunities
SEEK has released its latest Employment Report for New Zealand, which highlights that Wellington is leading the way with job...
Global convenience store brand lands in NZ
One of the world’s largest convenience store franchise brands has now arrived in Auckland and has plans to expand around New Zealand....
Poor passive fire protection: a ticking fire-bomb
Dunedin start-up Contego Systems is changing the way in which Passive Fire Protection systems are designed and installed in New Zealand’s...
Overdose.Digital is Auckland’s Best Emerging Business
Rapidly growing digital commerce ‘anti-agency’ Overdose.Digital has been recognised as Westpac Auckland’s Best Emerging...
Seequent reigns supreme at export awards
An innovative software company that shows how to understand what lies beneath the land and oceans has won the Supreme Award at the NZ...
Here comes the sun: Nelson’s solar powered juicery
New Zealand now has its first solar powered juicery. This month Nelson’s Chia Sisters became the first juice company in New Zealand to...
Businesswoman’s tour helps Kiwis find love, avoid scams
Once tricked out of $140,000 by an online dating scammer, Dr Jordan Alexander is turning her experience around by teaching others how to...
Valocity flys Kiwi fintech flag at global awards
New Zealand mortgage valuation software company Valocity has been named as the sole New Zealand and Australian finalist in this year’s...
Accredo’s Version 5 delivers new functionality
Version 5, the latest software release from Kiwi owned and operated accounting solution provider, Accredo, significantly enhances system...
Siblings make cryptocurrency investments easy
Cryptocurrency might seem too techie and confusing for the average Kiwi, but one pair of siblings are changing that with a platform...
Gym still fit and healthy at 50
Les Mills, New Zealand’s longest serving major gym, is celebrating 50 years in business this year. Les Mills was founded in 1968 by...
Auckland woman crowdfunds non-dairy milks
Auckland businesswoman Kristina Ivanova has launched a Kickstarter to help her bring Milk 2.0 to New Zealanders. The milk is made from a...
Wellington quiz specialist in running for award
TM Quizzes (TMQ) has been named as a finalist in the Wellington Region Business Excellence Awards 2018 – Best Emerging Business category....
Small business confidence on a ten-year low
Business confidence among small firms fell further during the September quarter, with hiring and investment intentions in negative...
Crafters of ‘Untamed Spirits’ open doors
New Zealand’s newest distillery, producer of New Zealand’s only West Coast botanical gin, has opened its doors in the historic West...
More companies exploring electric vehicle fleets
As the cost of fuel reaches new heights, vehicle leasing and finance company Driveline reports an increase in enquiries...
You travel while your car works
A Kiwi peer-to-peer car rental startup is has launched a new service to help New Zealanders make money while they travel instead of wasting...
South Auckland cowork and makerspace officially launches
South Auckland’s natural talent for creation and innovation is being given a boost with the launch of the coworking and makerspace...
Business growth bringing new jobs to Waikato
Business growth in north Waikato is expected to bring more than 1,000 new jobs to the district in the next three years according to the...
Dan Carter fronts NZ launch of Aussie travel agent
Australia’s fastest growing online travel company, TripADeal, has announced its launch into the New Zealand market. TripADeal aims...
Employers get creative to attract and retain staff
Kiwi employers are using new and creative ways to attract and retain staff in their businesses, according to the results of a recent survey...
SSL certification: are you paying too much?
Kiwi SMEs are panicking and paying too much for website SSL certificates, according to the head of an Auckland-based digital marketing...