Most of the AI conversation right now is about what the technology will eventually do for everyone. Not much of it covers what you should actually start doing, this week, to make sure your business can use any of it. Let’s change that.
As New Zealand businesses face mounting productivity pressure, new research from 2degrees shows AI is already delivering measurable gains for SMEs. From streamlining operations to unlocking new growth opportunities, the challenge now is turning early experimentation into lasting business impact.
From custom software to AI-powered insights, SyncHub founder Ben Liebert has built a platform that breaks down data silos for SMEs – making business intelligence faster, easier, and more accessible than ever.
Icehouse CEO Olivia Blaylock says with the right strategy, literacy, and leadership, SMEs can seize the opportunity to grow smarter and faster.
With AI creating both excitement and uncertainty for Kiwi SMEs, Hamilton-based Igor Matich, Founder of Dynamo6 offers up some pragmatic advice to help businesses cut through the noise.
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.
Igor Matich, Founder of Dynamo6, argues that true digital transformation starts not with tools, but with people, purpose, and process.
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges shares his reflections on New Zealand’s AI readiness and its potential to transform productivity and spawn billion-dollar niche enterprises.
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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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