Oil shocks don’t just hurt drivers; they disrupt entire economies
When petrol prices surge, the national conversation usually focuses on motorists. But the real economic risk isn’t the family car, it’s the systems that keep the country moving.
When petrol prices surge, the national conversation usually focuses on motorists. But the real economic risk isn’t the family car, it’s the systems that keep the country moving.
Many successful SMEs rely heavily on their founders, leaving businesses vulnerable if key decisions suddenly can’t be made. Clear governance and succession planning are crucial to protect both the company and the family.
Small businesses in New Zealand have always embodied resilience. But as Elise Balsillie writes, resilience in 2025 looks different, with leaders looking to build forward as opposed to merely bouncing back.
Reuben Bijl argues it’s time for New Zealand to go beyond the AI innovation hype and address the ethical, legal and accountability gaps in how these technologies are developed and used.
Feeling the mid-year marketing slump? Now’s the perfect time to reset. Loren Tomlinson shares five practical, low-lift strategies to thaw your digital efforts and build momentum for the rest of 2025.
As global trade uncertainty rattles traditional alliances Paul Beare explores why more New Zealand businesses are setting up shop in the UK.
Franchise and commercial law expert Stewart Germann outlines what SMEs need to know about recent changes to the Fair Trading Act.
Red meat drives emissions — but also fuels our economy. Can New Zealand make meat more sustainable or risk losing the industry altogether?
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