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Small business confidence hits reverse gear, economic pressures drive burnout
Post-Covid optimism gives way to declining confidence.
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‘Not faring well’: Small business sales slump to lowest level since first Covid lockdown
Small businesses feel the brunt of consumers watching their wallets.
He lost his aviation industry job during Covid, now airports are using his tech
OneReg aims to reduce the operational drag most airlines face.
Hnry gears up for growth with new office and global plans
Staff have moved into the new Wellington headquarters.
The ad creative doing good for not-for-profits
Space where marketing professionals can donate their time and expertise to charities.
Inside Economics: Why is the RBNZ so negative - and is the divide in rate-cut forecasts credible?
Also today: is the divide in rate-cut forecasts credible? Why is the RBNZ so negative?
Auckland mum narrowly avoids jail for Covid business scam
Mum pilfered thousands in pandemic loan scheme fraud.
Which NZ businesses are most profitable?
Antique and used goods dealers among those making the biggest profits.
Small Business: The Facialist at the forefront
When Ashleigh Scott left London, she couldn't find a spa that fit - so she made her own.
Opinion: How Razor can help us cut red tape and have better businesses
OPINION: The All Blacks coach can teach us lessons for improving Kiwi business.
Northland businesses feeling the pinch offered workshops, mentoring
ASB economists warn about Northland’s outlook but help is on hand for businesses.
Daughter’s fall leads father to start anti-slip flooring business
A Kiwi business is using anti-slip technology to make workplaces and outdoor areas safer.
Power bills pile on the pressure for households, small businesses
Most respondents in a new survey were worried about rising costs and network resilience.
Golden State brings a wheel-y good dose of California sun in a Waikato coffee van
Small Business: Claudia Hurford sells coffee at both a permanent site and events.
Small Business: Carrie Lagerstedt on decluttering neurodiverse homes
A small business susses out the difference between chronic disorganisation and hoarding.
Small business productivity fell 6.1pc in 2023 - which industries, regions were hardest hit
Bleak news for hospitality and Auckland fails to fire.
Dunedin chocolate company Ocho faces voluntary administration
Founder says the company structure hasn't been the easiest model to work with.
From a garage to nine restaurants – the fried chicken chain offering a taste of Korea
John Song hopes to bring the enjoyment of Korean-style chicken to more Kiwis in future.
How environmental rules led farming duo into making craft beer
Elissa Cooper talks about finding success in brewing while juggling running a farm.
'Heartbreaking': Organic grocer Huckleberry in liquidation, three stores to close
Liquidators have moved in, will run a stock sale next week and then look to sell business.
Govt must focus on reviving productive sector instead of sacking people - Max Whitehead
Opinion: The Government's use of contractors is often cynical - and unhelpful.
Kiwi skin care brand Tronque lands deal with luxury US department store
Tronque continues to expand its presence in the United States.
The plant-based butter winning over more than vegans
'Herbivore is not a poor cousin to bovine butter and is not only suitable for vegans.'
Small Business: FTN Motion gets its motor running
Waikato electric motorcycle maker releases a new model — and pushes across the Tasman.
'Espresso machine on steroids': New Kiwi coffee-extraction tech set to become multimillion-dollar industry
Three entrepreneurs are producing high-quality coffee without a barista or a machine.
From showroom to backyard - decking business is one of a kind
Murdoch Razmi teams up with his brother to tackle backyard transformations.
Coffee price surge: Dutch multinational reaps profits from NZ consumers
Why you're paying more for your latte and who's making the profit.
How a mum of triplets made it on to the walls of big brands such as Louis Vuitton & Nobu
The company aims to create beautiful wallpapers for beautiful spaces.
Trev Terry Marine receivership: Two major banks among creditors owed $16.6m
The family-owned boat company collapsed under excessive debt, receivers say.
Lubrication business Emco brings high-end range to local clients
Leaning on knowledge and relationships with the local market to stay ahead of competitors.