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Small Business: Entrepreneur looks to India for next business venture

Hamish Donkers explains how his friend's trip overseas inspired his e-commerce business.

Budget 2021: Small business sector reacts to 'pump-priming budget'

Sector says investment in digital skills training encouraging, but doesn't go far enough.

Cook Islands operators expect slow, steady start to tourism reopening

Kiwis are finally able to travel to the Cook Islands without having to quarantine.

How a Kiwi-based app became a 'game-changer' for schools in Covid lockdown

Developers laughed when she first suggested a school communication app 10 years ago.

Small Business: Cleaning firm builds app to refresh the industry

Gary Singh explains how a initial setback turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

Local Focus: The power of koha in business

A new microloan platform aims to help Māori businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Small Business: Christchurch paint firm seeks to raise $1.2m capital

Former nurse says raise will enable her firm to grow its distribution.

Is it time to start investing outside property and shares?

Business ownership is said to be 'seven times more profitable' than the NZ sharemarket.

How small businesses are faring a year after Covid set in

Xero Small Business Index now sits at 122, up from a low of 18 last year.

Survey findings: How Kiwis really feel about their jobs

Survey findings show realities of burnout among Kiwis, and confidence in the economy.

Small Business: Custom e-bike build spurs fledging business

Riding high after Covid sales bump, 50cc e-bike creator eyes growth in NZ farming sector.

Local Focus: Rotorua restaurants get social media savvy

Foodies check out socials before going to a restaurant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Experts pick which businesses will drown from next insolvencies

Survey of insolvency practitioners forecasts rising businesses under pressure.

Small Business: Masterton firm explores personalised coffee subscriptions

Bean Merchant has built a quiz to determine personalised coffee flavour preferences.

Young jeweller started at 8, now the PM wears her earrings

Mentors helped jeweller Twilight Edwards make earrings now worn by the Prime Minister.

Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms

'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'

More than 100,000 businesses lap up interest free loan scheme

The interest-free loan scheme has proved far more popular than the bank scheme.

Small Business: Athleisure wear firm on benefits of brand synergies

Geoff Gates talks synergies and benefits of running two brands alongside each other.