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Kiwi consumers tightened their belts in late 2024 but still spent up online


Kiwi consumers tightened their belts in late 2024 but still spent up online
Justin Lester
NCSC reports a big jump in 'high-loss" cyber crime incidents in Q4 2024
A cyber crime breach often starts with a phone call from an alleged organisation, leading to the compromise of computers and accounts.
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NCSC reports a big jump in 'high-loss" cyber crime incidents in Q4 2024
Gill South
New Zealand's summer hotspots: Where Kiwis spent big over the holidays
Aucklanders led the way in domestic tourist spending over the peak summer, in places like Queenstown, Coromandel and the Far North.


New Zealand's summer hotspots: Where Kiwis spent big over the holidays
Justin Lester
Understanding your profit & loss
Why understanding Profit and Loss is essential for small business


Understanding your profit & loss
Nicola Mackle
5 tips for small businesses to get paid promptly
Learn how to get paid on time with these 5 tips for better invoice management and cash flow


5 tips for small businesses to get paid promptly
Ben Loffhagen
How to write a small business marketing plan in six steps
Follow these 6 steps to set goals, target customers, and drive growth


How to write a small business marketing plan in six steps
Luke Geeves
Why all early stage companies should be forecasting just as larger businesses do
Forecasting is not about predicting the future but helping founders make better decisions, says ecostore Group CEO, Pablo Kraus.


Why all early stage companies should be forecasting just as larger businesses do
Gill South
Shut things down before they eat you alive and diversify, says Box design-and-build co-founder
In its 16th year of business, the medium sized company discusses its successes and failures.


Shut things down before they eat you alive and diversify, says Box design-and-build co-founder
Gill South
No risk, no reward is the message from startups in the midst of a crowdfunding campaign
Morningcider Cider and & Again are raising funds on PledgeMe and share the ups and downs of the experience.
No risk, no reward is the message from startups in the midst of a crowdfunding campaign
Gill South
Why startups need to go outside the echo chamber when testing their brand on markets
Marketing to customers at different stages of buying readiness is important when brand marketing, says Tracksuit co-founder Connor Archbold.


Why startups need to go outside the echo chamber when testing their brand on markets
Gill South
The secret behind running the NZ Art Show successfully for 22 years
Although governed by a charitable trust, the art show is run on a business model with many sponsors, says organiser Carla Russell.


The secret behind running the NZ Art Show successfully for 22 years
Gill South
Fintech startup Money Sweetspot changes tack as it sees growing financial stress
Businesses need to be more open about their struggles for the sake of startups coming through, says co-founder, Sasha Lockley.


Fintech startup Money Sweetspot changes tack as it sees growing financial stress
Gill South
Kiwi designer's athleisure brand Nana-J launched in Sydney and made in Bali
Kiwi entrepreneur Jess Hill is targeting millennials who have gone through burnout for her relaxed retro clothing brand.
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Kiwi designer's athleisure brand Nana-J launched in Sydney and made in Bali
Gill South
Why startup founders have to keep learning while running their new businesses
Educator Frances Valintine says AI means keeping up with new tech is a necessity for all NZ businesses.
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Why startup founders have to keep learning while running their new businesses
Gill South
Being a B Corp makes the export journey much smoother, say certified Kiwi businesses
Why socially and environmentally conscious B Corp Kiwi businesses are standing by the need to be good corporate citizens.


Being a B Corp makes the export journey much smoother, say certified Kiwi businesses
Gill South
A small business raising housing standards one plank at a time
Toa Homes, a joint venture has used simple tech to build passive-style airtight homes anywhere in the country.
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A small business raising housing standards one plank at a time
Gill South
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