After burnout and a corporate career, Nikki Taylor started her own business at 44, and discovered that midlife isn’t a crisis, but a chance for clarity, on what kind of work, and life, actually fits.
New Zealand’s productivity gap with countries like Finland isn’t about effort, it’s about clarity. Elliot Royce argues that as businesses grow, complexity quietly crowds out a shared understanding of what actually creates value, turning productivity into a symptom rather than the real problem.
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?
Discover why investing in leadership development is essential for SMEs and gain practical tips to kickstart the journey.
Generative AI is reshaping how Kiwis work – lifting productivity, reducing burnout, and bringing joy back to the job, according to Microsoft’s latest insights.
Stepping back from the daily grind isn’t a luxury – it’s a growth strategy. With the right tech, Kiwi business owners can reclaim time, think bigger, and scale smarter.
The Ministry for the Environment has just released Our environment 2025 Tō tātou taiao. It makes grim reading.
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Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.
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