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Building products run short in level 3 regions as Auckland production curbed

Fletcher Building has stopped making Pink Batts as Auckland is under level 4 restrictions.

Wage subsidy glitch: Accountant shocked by MSD response to system outage

The department put the two-hour outage down to human error.

Wage subsidy headache: Website outage blamed on technical glitch

Wage subsidy applications appeared to close early and were then extended to 7am Friday.

Pay wave fees waived, at least for now

Banks say they are giving small businesses some certainty.

Dane Ambler: Want to help local businesses? Get vaccinated

OPINION: Dane Ambler says NZers wanting to support small businesses have one option.

The wage subsidy scheme change that could catch some businesses out

Applications for the second tranche of this wage subsidy open Friday at 9am.

Ongoing financial support needed for business during alert level 3

Business groups are asking for an ongoing government support during level 3 lockdown.

Small Business: Mission Ready a educational Institute to help career shift

Management trainee and an accountant come together to start a tech company, Mission Ready.

Sarah Trotman: Mandatory scans bad news for small business

OPINION: Sarah Trotman asks why café owners should be responsible for other's actions.

EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalists named

'Sheer grit" shown by EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalists after turbulent Covid-19 year.

6000 workers needed - new survey reveals 'desperation' of Auckland firms

A survey of Auckland Chamber of Commerce members reveals extreme shortage of workers.

Lockdown fears: 15% of small businesses could cut jobs

Businesses fear impact of even short lockdowns, but small majority support as last resort.

Small Business: The business offering a 100-year guarantee on its products

It's not often a company claims its product will last more than a century.

How to cash in on Countdown's $1m spend on diverse small businesses

One million dollars worth of support to five lucky small businesses.

Burnt out small business owners battling mental health issues

Long hours, stress, and financial pressures are taking a toll on the mental health SME.

Small Business: Women's nutritional health range born out of illness

Ill health led Anna Thompson-Ford to develop a range of health supplements for women.

Flaming gorgeous: Using charred wood as house cladding

Kiwi John Webster has a business making Japanese-style charred wood cladding in Rotorua.

Former Air NZ boss invests in luxury beauty brand

The move comes ahead of a partnership with a major online retailer in the UK and US.