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GemLab founder Paul Nilsson reflects on his business' 30-year history and explains how it has overcome a huge hurdle.

Supporters of a bill seeking to legislate for domestic violence leave are urging for it to be sent to select committee, saying victim's lives depend on it.

Five of New Zealand's leading visionaries have just teamed up for a new high-tech showcase of Kiwi ingenuity.

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IRD's online login site myIR was still experiencing some technical hitches this morning as the official deadline for tax payments - 5pm today - loomed.

Seventeen year-old business owner Rachel Ji explains how her online clothing business is empowering youth.

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Power to Pedal founder Eddie Jack explains where his tour company sits within the crowded tourism industry.

Durello's founders are giving Kiwis a taste of Brazil. The food producers opens up about expansion and family ties.

It may have been minus 10C in Antarctica, but Jeremy Moon was rugged up and ready for the occasion.

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A New Zealand-based tech company has attracted a $3 million investment as it looks to expand into South East Asia and Australia.

Small businesses are upbeat about the year ahead, with confidence at its highest level in almost two years.

From part-time blog to a global fashion brand, how The Daily Edited made its founders - two young corporate lawyers - very rich.

Sweetas Cakeaway has been set up by Leeds man Luke Ingram after he developed a hankering for some sugary goodness on a quiet Saturday night in.

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Crew Consulting founder Tom Sweeney explains why his firm is based in Dunedin and what it's like being an owner.

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Small business owners are set to benefit from the expected return of some tax perks for company cars. Under existing rules, if a

A new study has revealed the motivations behind why Kiwis' leave their day jobs to start their own business.

Many people working in an office would prefer to fix houses or bake cakes for a living. Should they, would you?

Oritain chief executive Grant Cochrane shares his thoughts on the science being used to identify the origin of food.

A wrap of small business owners' top tips and advice for those thinking of starting up a business.

Iyia Liu has made a fortune by cashing in on the latest beauty trends.

Halls of university to the streets of Auckland CBD, LazyAz founder has had quite the year.

Twenty-two year old Sharndre Kushor, is preparing to relocate to the US in the New Year.

Iraqi-born Layla Kaisi has created her own jewellery line, the young designer opens up about increasing responsibility.

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