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Businesses want 'assurance' on a firm opening date
Business groups express concerns about not having a firm reopening date.
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SMEs concerned about supply chain disruptions right before Christmas
SME concerned about supply chain disruptions leading into Christmas rush.
The small Kiwi business offering an alternative to disposable nappies
Bear & Moo founder Hannah Porter on the success of her online shop.
'Love Your Local': Entrepreneurs launch support site for SMEs
It just feels good when people say we love you, solo trader says.
Auckland, Northland businesses show high debt stress
Uncertainty is hampering small businesses as they try to operate under restrictions.
'Pathetic, illogical': Govt's traffic light system slammed by hairdressers
There is still no firm date on when restaurants, bars and hairdressers might open.
Nervous excitement for retail at Auckland level 3, step 2 move
Businesses looking forward to easing back into operation at 11.59pm next Tuesday.
Just Sherpa it, a new same-day delivery service arrives in New Zealand.
Sherpa guarantees same-day delivery between 9am and 9pm.
Small Business: Indian classical dance business contributes to Diwali festival
Future of Indian classical dance in Aotearoa and in keeping the culture alive.
Landlords and tenants divided over rent relief bill
Retail NZ and Hospitality NZ are at odds with the Property Council NZ.
Business welcomes vaccination mandate clarity
Mandatory ruling for sectors provides greater certainty for employers and employees.
Husband and wife duo start online venture after Covid shuts their events business
A couple put faith on an online shop after Covid shuts their events business.
26-year-old uni student builds $15m empire
Her appearance on Shark Tank saw her business "blow up".
Sigh of relief at Government's economic package for Auckland business
Government economic package is a welcome relief for anxious owners.
Urgent help needed for struggling SME community
A third of small businesses are not online and unable to pivot during Covid lockdowns.
Confidence and continuity: Hospitality's plea to Government
Confidence and continuity are what businesses want from the Government on Friday.
SME revenue takes biggest hit since GFC - survey
Survey reveals confidence is also plummeting.
'Brilliant idea': Businesses applaud National's Covid recovery plan
The Auckland business community supports many ideas in National's plan.
$35K and counting: Hairdresser and barbers fight mounting bills
Auckland hairdressers and barbers say they need more targeted financial support.
'Killing livelihoods': Battered Auckland businesses fear the worst
More targeted support for 'battered' hospitality businesses.
Set a date: Hospitality and retail businesses' plea to Govt
We need a line drawn to say this is when we're reopening, says Restaurant Association.
Small Business: The former CFO who left her job to found a start-up
Start-up helps self-employed Kiwi professionals find flexible jobs.
Liam Dann: Revealed - the $12b kitty the Govt has to help locked-down Kiwis
Crown accounts are in good shape but the lockdown pains of Auckland business are real.
From feeding PR lines to feeding people
Becky Erwood talks about starting her food delivery service FED.
Digital wallet hopes to help small businesses go contactless
Dosh is the idea of two Kiwi expats who returned to NZ because of Covid.
Liam Dann: New strategy offers Govt chance for fresh start with business
Business and Government must reconcile differences and collaborate on recovery solutions.
'Crisis point': Businesses in Auckland on the brink of collapse
Business in Auckland is on the brink of collapse.
Govt needs to make vaccination mandatory for workers: business leader
Michael Barnett says the policy is widely endorsed across businesses.
Small business: Uni students take on the big bed companies
Two university students come together to start a successful bed retail business.