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How to prepare your business for sale in 2022
Tips to prepare your business for sale this holiday.
Summer Questions: Michael Barnett on how to plan the year ahead
Auckland Business Chamber CEO predicts SME failures early this year.
Becky Cashman and her natural skin care products
Becky Cashman and her natural skin care products.
International banking a main barrier stopping Kiwi businesses going global
Survey reveals businesses feeling prevented or discouraged from expanding overseas.
SME sales climb back up for the second month in a row - Xero survey
SME sales up after country exited lockdown, Xero survey finds.
Browns Bay couple opens a second dealership in the middle of the pandemic
Browns Bay couple opens a second dealership in the middle of the pandemic.
Kiwis love the 'thrill' of last minute Christmas shopping
Late flurry of bargain hunting forecast but shoppers warned to expect low stock issues.
Biggest decline in economic confidence since the GFC - survey
Almost half the country SMEs plan on increasing service costs, amid high inflation.
Orange better late than never for hospo, but too late for some
Auckland gets the orange light but it's 'too late for some' says Hospitality NZ boss.
Domino's lifts price of value-range pizzas amid rising costs
Domino's to increase the price of its value-range pizza from $5 to $6.
How personal pain motivated Kiwi to launch bodycare brand
The endometriosis pain that inspired Tanné Snowden to start Tronque.
Business heroes: Battered and bruised hospitality owners show resilience
Hospitality business owners who have survived the lockdowns can hope for a better future.
Household grocery spending falls as more people start to dine out
Household grocery spending falls as more people start to dine out.
Aucklanders flocked to hairdressers, bars and cafés - data
Kiwis spent $70 million per day in the last week since Covid restrictions eased.
Party like the end of World War II, says Auckland restaurateur
But Restaurant Association says move to traffic light system 'wasn't smooth' for many.
'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.
Black Friday sales shoot up to record levels despite Covid-19
Kiwis spend about $250 million on Black Friday this year.
Mixed reactions from businesses on Govt's new financial support
Some concerned by tapering of financial support under Traffic Light System.
The trio of brothers looking to ramp up the entertainment at Sylvia Park
Fraser Brothers have opened a new family entertainment area at Sylvia Park.
Small business sector bounces back in October
Kiwi small business sector bounces back in October, survey reveals.
'Mass-consumerism makes an unfair world' says Trade Aid boss
$270 million in estimated turnover expected on tomorrow's Black Friday sales.
Revealed: NZ's best brand for customer experience
Investment platform becomes the country's best brand for customer experience.
Need a wetsuit? Kathmandu warns of short supply due to supply chain
But Kathmandu says it is well prepared for Black Friday and Christmas trading periods.
'We need to open': Hospitality hits out at reopening date
Delay is cruel and disappointing, hospitality group says.
Retail NZ estimates $270m Black Friday spend-up
Retail NZ estimates a $270m turnover on Black Friday.
Small Business: The meal kit startup giving back to the community
If you have passion, and your mahi has a purpose, you will attract the right people.
My Food Bag boosts profit, pays first dividend
The meal kit company also had an increase in active customer numbers.
Consumer credit card spending rises but is still below pre-Delta level, Kiwibank reports
Consumer credit card spending rises but is still below pre-Delta level, Kiwibank reports.
'Extraordinary bad luck': Cybercrime cripples Dunedin firm
Professional offshore hacking group attacked computer systems, phone and commercial data.