Small BusinessSmall Business: Parent entrepreneurs - Philip Thompson, Sport in ArtPhilip Thompson is a father of two boys and a founder, with his wife Emma, of Sport In Art. The company produces sports-themed educational gifts for boys such as alphabet flashcards, jigsaw puzzles and greeting cards.31 Jan 01:30 AM
Small BusinessRadar homes in on customersUsing technology to get inside customers' minds has sent an Auckland advertising firm in a new direction.30 Jan 04:30 PM
Small Business$30k for sock-less shoe ideaTim Brown's sock-less woollen running shoe idea is one step closer to being a commercial reality30 Jan 02:29 AM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Parent entrepreneurs - Sandy Hayer, Tummy Mummy NZSandy Hayer’s business, Tummy Mummy NZ, is the New Zealand stockist of the Earth Mama Angel Baby range of care products for mums and babies.30 Jan 12:30 AM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Parent entrepreneurs - Joanne Edwards, KiwigardenKiwigarden is a Hastings-based startup that uses freeze drying technology to create fruit and vege snacks for kids. Joanne Edwards and her husband Taine Randell (yes, of All Black fame) are the parents-of-three behind the brand.28 Jan 01:40 AM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Parent entrepreneurs - Brian Ruthie, ClevabibBrian Ruthie is the dad behind Clevabib, a bib he designed and patented that aims to keep babies’ laps as well as their fronts free from spills.28 Jan 01:25 AM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Parent entrepreneurs - Bianca Richardson, HoudiniAn experience with her then two-year-old daughter inspired Bianca Richardson her to set up her business, Hamilton-based Houdini, in 2008.28 Jan 01:20 AM
Small BusinessMeet the mumpreneursHaving children is a life-changing experience for most. Tackling the challenges of parenthood leads us on a journey to figure out a whole new bunch of stuff.26 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Craft brewers - Ralph Bungard, Three Boys BreweryRalph Bungard spent some serious time in the corridors of academia (he has a PhD in Plant Science and degrees in Viticulture and Oenology) before setting up Christchurch-based Three Boys Brewery a decade ago.23 Jan 06:50 PM
Small BusinessSleep Store - wide awake to a business opportunityFor a parent there is only one thing more precious than their child: seeing that child fast asleep.23 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessRedundancy while on maternity leave unfair - ERAA woman who was made redundant from a food company while on maternity leave has won her case for unfair dismissal and $32,000.23 Jan 03:13 AM
Small Business100-hour work week claim dismissedA hotel manager who said he worked 100-hour weeks and was owed more than $8000 has had his claim dismissed by the ERA.22 Jan 09:35 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Craft brewers - Soren Eriksen, 8 Wired BrewingSoren Eriksen is a former champion poker player turned brewer. He brews his 8 Wired brand using a ‘virtual brewery’ model, making his beers using equipment rented from other breweries.21 Jan 08:20 PM
Small BusinessHow to make family firm work for allSmall to medium businesses are the lifeblood of New Zealand industry.21 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Craft brewers - Craig Bowen, BeerNZCraig Bowen is the founder of dedicated craft beer distributor BeerNZ and chairman of the Brewers Guild of New Zealand.21 Jan 12:15 AM
Small BusinessMan rightly sacked for 'Miss Piggy' quipA Wellington liquor store manager who referred to a customer as "Miss Piggy" and sent her a rude email has lost his unfair dismissal case.20 Jan 09:41 PM
Small BusinessSmall brewery's big impactPaul Croucher was a lecturer in pharmaceutics before he started his Rotorua-based craft brewing business, the Croucher Brewing Company.19 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall kayak company glides to top of ratingsAn Auckland kayak business says its small-is-best approach has helped it top the adventure activity rankings on a popular booking site.08 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessConsumer confidence comes backA booming Christmas shopping period and an overall annual spending jump shows a return to pre-global financial crisis consumer confidence levels, retail experts say.08 Jan 05:09 AM
Small BusinessFive factors for great customer serviceDeliver a personal, high quality shopping experience - on and/or offline - and you will not only gain repeat custom, but you'll enjoy positive personal endorsements that will attract a larger customer base.02 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessDigital highway key to revenue growthAs we start a new year, it's important for business owners to look at new ways to be competitive, particularly in a fast-moving market.01 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessFrench food firm tastes successGlobal surveys often rank New Zealand as one of the easiest places in the world to run a business, and Frenchman Thomas Dietz would be inclined to agree.01 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessNever too early to plan exitThe start of the year - or even the start of a new business - might seem like a strange time to be planning your exit strategy.31 Dec 04:30 PM
Small BusinessThinking long-term can help future-proof your businessAs you think about the year ahead why not plan for the next five?30 Dec 04:30 PM
Small BusinessConnecting with customers vital to keep them coming backIn an increasingly competitive marketplace, you need to give your customers a reason why they should visit your store - whether it's online or bricks and mortar.29 Dec 04:30 PM
