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FMA to company bosses: Be brave and we'll be forgiving
Directors must front foot liquidity concerns, says Financial Markets Authority chief.
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NZ businesses looking to change their plans post-Covid
A surprising number of businesses have already changed, and expect to increase profits.
Auckland's Elliot Stables eatery owners desperate for help
About 40 staff are employed at Elliot Stables and many are on the wage subsidy now.
Nelson celebrant dreams of wedding boom
The Dream Maker sets up weddings, elopements, vow renewals and other ceremonies.
No one could stop a Covid economic hole. But we're making it worse
COMMENT: The past is a guide to economic management, says National's finance spokesman.
NZ's most reputable companies ranked
Strong brand reputation an 'extra layer of immunity' in times of crisis.
Quick move to Level 2 can't head off economic slump
Level 2 rules will allow more activity, but until borders open the pain won't stop.
Some wage subsidy recipients' names could be kept secret
MSD says it has yet to make publicly available details of individual claims for subsidy.
The Christchurch quake shows us how to reopen after lockdown
Covid-19 isn't entirely unprecedented - NZ business has faced crisis before.
Solve your business problems with The Pivot Pod
Forget too big to fail, small business is too important to fail.
Small business loans expected to run into billions
Take up of small business loans expected to be high.
Small Business: Why being online boosts Covid-19 survival chances
More support needed for small businesses to stay afloat.
Pattrick Smellie: Loan guarantee scheme changes detail
Robertson denied the scheme had been rushed into legislation
Small biz loans welcomed as banks accused of being too tough
Banks' criteria criticised for being too tough for some small businesses to get loans.
How to support local businesses when you don't have much money
Maybe you can't spend money right now, but there are still many ways you can help.
Financial Times says NZ could be global safe-haven for businesses
'If NZ eliminates Covid-19, it will be a better place to do business than New York'.
'Auckland's centre is going to be a graveyard' - Nikki Kaye
Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye fears the city centre's future is in peril.
Comment: How does our SME Loan Guarantee Scheme measure up to others?
Comparing New Zealand, Australia and UK's SME loan support models.
GO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaign
Initiative calls on people to support local businesses.
BNZ boss: Businesses in better shape than post GFC
BNZ's latest half year result took a Covid-19 hit but the CEO remains confident.
Beyond Tomorrow: Lessons from the lockdown
Everything you need to know about managing your small business in these challenging times.
Pet business on why it's reigning cats and dogs in lockdown
E-commerce site has big plans once it turns a profit in six months' time.
Bruce Cotterill: Buy local to help save Kiwi businesses
Comment: It's time to look after our own to reboot the economy.
Whistling in the wind: Bridges locked under the shadow of Key, English
COMMENT: Back him or sack him: National needs to put leadership speculation to bed, fast.
How to support your local restaurant and cafe in level 3
Independent eateries are coming up with new ways to make sure they can deliver to you.
'Lack of empathy': Labour MP criticised over small business comments
MP said small businesses lacked 'strength' in face of being told to lock down.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Level 4 for another week will tip many businesses over
COMMENT: I'm so disappointed on behalf of small and medium-sized businesses.
Auckland start-up secures funding from rich-lister Bill Smale
Solving the problem of long-distance gifting.
Liam Dann: Why strong lockdown gives NZ the economic edge
New Zealand needs to be smart about attracting new investment and finding new markets.
John Roughan: Small businesses choked by kindness
COMMENT: They are considered 'non-essential', and first to go in an economic contraction.