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Kiwi Assist launches to achieve digital equality for seniors
Health Technologies

Kiwi Assist launches to achieve digital equality for seniors

The app provides services that make the internet, smartphones and computers easier to use, while equipping seniors to make the most of the online services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023
Adaptability, resilience & diversification – surviving as a small business
Digital Transformation

Adaptability, resilience & diversification – surviving as a small business

Small firms are being urged to diversify and adapt as AI and future shocks threaten jobs, revenue and whole business models.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023
How to prepare your business for the end of year surge
Data Analytics

How to prepare your business for the end of year surge

Small firms can avoid a holiday cash squeeze by chasing invoices early, boosting stock and hiring staff before demand peaks.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Dec 2021
Priming your business for post-lockdown recovery
Data Analytics

Priming your business for post-lockdown recovery

Small firms are turning lockdown downtime into new services, digital events and broader product ranges to aid recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Ownership change for Century 21 New Zealand
Small Business

Ownership change for Century 21 New Zealand

The franchise’s headquarters will move to Manawatu after Tim Kearins bought Derryn Mayne’s 25% stake in Century 21 New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tilers and could expand to other tradies as it scales.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
Solving the plastic crisis brick by brick
Clean technologies

Solving the plastic crisis brick by brick

Kenya’s building sector could cut landfill and emissions as Nzambi Matee turns non-recyclable plastic into bricks stronger than concrete.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
Where to from here for small business?
Supply Chain

Where to from here for small business?

Small firms face months of cashflow pain as the wages subsidy runs thin and landlords and utilities keep billing during lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs
Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020
What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?
Taxation

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Global Stories

Entrepreneurship stories

DUAPAY solution empowers women-led businesses in Fiji
Marketing Technologies

DUAPAY solution empowers women-led businesses in Fiji

Mastercard and partners have launched a new mobile payment acceptance solution to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs in Fiji.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023
NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs
Marketing Technologies

NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs

New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2019
Sydney & Melbourne amongst world's top places for women entrepreneurs
Network Infrastructure

Sydney & Melbourne amongst world's top places for women entrepreneurs

Sydney and Melbourne ranked amongst world's best cities for women entrepreneurs, according to Dell's 2019 Women Entrepreneur Cities Index.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Entrepreneurship stories

Norton unveils new SMB solution with 24/7 triple-lock cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Norton unveils new SMB solution with 24/7 triple-lock cybersecurity

Norton launches all-in-one cybersecurity solution for small businesses, aimed at protecting their digital environments and financial futures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Australian Business Growth Fund appoints new chair Elana Rubin
Unified Communications

Australian Business Growth Fund appoints new chair Elana Rubin

Elana Rubin has been appointed as the new chair of the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), which aims to encourage economic growth in SMEs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Tech investor Alan Jones joins Third Hemisphere as Tech & Investments Director
IBM

Tech investor Alan Jones joins Third Hemisphere as Tech & Investments Director

Alan Jones, renowned tech investor and founder of M8 Ventures, joins Third Hemisphere as Tech and Investments Director to advise a growing list of clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
Ninja appoints Brendan Wong as Co-Founder & Chief-Contributor
Network Infrastructure

Ninja appoints Brendan Wong as Co-Founder & Chief-Contributor

Web3 gaming guild co-founder Brendan Wong joins Ninja Syndicate as strategic advisor, bringing expertise in entrepreneurship, growth and scaling for startups.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022