Survey highlights growth expectations and skills gaps
Small business owners are hands-on, expecting growth and aware of their development needs according to a new survey of BNZ small business...
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New book documents history of iconic retailer Briscoes
“You’ll never by better” is the motto that has defined and underpinned the success and longevity of Briscoes, a...
Michael Barnett wins AUT Excellence in business support awards
Auckland Chamber of Ciommerce leader Michael Barnett won the individual category and the Supreme awards for the AUT excellence in business...
Business owners reveal ‘Why NZ?’
Our peaceful little slice of South Pacific paradise not only makes New Zealand a great place to live – it’s also the key reason...
Payment times the lowest in 10 years
The New Zealand economy continues to show signs of recovery, with business-to-business payment times falling to their lowest level in...
Business confidence on the rise
New Zealand confidence levels have increased, climbing 17 points in the Regus Business Confidence Index (from 103 to 120) since April 2012,...
Get a bite-sized taste of business sustainability insights
Auckland companies can get a sustainability edge at the ‘business only’ afternoon at the Sustainable City Showcase at The...
Nanofibre specialist is Supreme Innovator
An Auckland company that uses nanotechnology to make super strong fibres has taken out the Supreme New Zealand Innovator Award at the...
Narrowing the gap between the Arctic and the shopping cart
New Zealanders are gradually making more sustainable lifestyle changes that are easy and save money but those that cost more have not taken...
The ICEHOUSE and ATEED partner to fuel city’s businesses
Top business growth centre The ICEHOUSE and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) have formalised their partnership to...
Employers and employees poles apart
The Great New Zealand Employment Survey® results show disconnect in uncertain worldStriking findings from recent The Great New...
Small business confidence and employment holding up
Small business confidence and hiring intentions are holding up despite ongoing uncertainty over the economic recovery and jobs,...
Major brands target MyBiz Expo
Increasing SME business profitability is the name of the game this month, with an enviable list of major exhibitors showcasing their latest...
Big names dominate MyBiz Expo seminars
Business is about to get better in New Zealand, with MyBiz Expo attracting some of the country’s biggest brands to participate...
Nominations called for Sustainable Business Awards
Nominations are now open for three national awards in this year’s NZI National Sustainable Business Network (SBN) Awards: Social...
Bosses key to reducing workplace “carnage”
Despite New Zealand’s abysmal record on workplace health and safety, some Kiwi companies are dramatically reducing injuries at...
Boost for Canterbury’s suburban business communities
The announcement of a grant to help revitalise Canterbury’s suburban business communities is a huge boost to Canterbury’s...
“investSAMOA” showcases Samoan products
The upcoming two-day “investSAMOA” conference organised by the New Zealand Samoa Trade and Investment Commission and...
Māori Business Growth programme launches
The first Māori Business Growth programme held by The ICEHOUSE has kicked off. Head of Māori Development at The ICEHOUSE, Shay Wright,...
Nominations open for World Class New Zealand Awards
The World Class New Zealand programme, which recognises New Zealand’s most outstanding innovators and entrepreneurs, is now calling...
Doctor awarded prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Dr. Sam Hazledine, founder of successful medical recruitment agency MedRecruit, was recently announced winner of the prestigious Ernst and...
SMEs join forces to raise $120,000 for hospice
Small and medium business owners continue to do their bit for social causes even in tough times, as demonstrated by the over 2,500...
Leave the ideology, fix the economy
New Zealand’s business community wants the major parties to stop pushing their ideological hobbyhorses and focus more on the economy,...
Kiwi businesses outperforming Aussies
New Zealand may be struggling with patchy growth but the picture across the ditch is less rosy, with the latest MYOB Business Monitor...
Gem of a year for Kat
Jewellery designer Kat Gee’s run of successes continues, this time being named as a finalist in the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of...
Exporters show resilience
“The ExportNZ 2012 Survey shows the majority of exporters are still in a positive frame of mind despite exchange rate challenges and...
Kiwi firm dominates at Olympics
If gold medals were awarded for field hockey equipment, Palmerston North-based OBO would be the red hot favourite at this...
Retailers must innovate to survive
Online shopping expenditure in New Zealand has grown by 19 percent in the past year, and is expected to grow by more than 14 percent per...
Workshop shows how to leverage new media for business growth
A one-day live event at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium's ASB Lounge will bring together eight industry leaders to provide...
‘Tour de Force’: Breaking the cycle of poverty
New Zealand Aid and Development agency TEAR Fund is calling for Auckland businesses, schools, groups and clubs to exercise their social...