16 November 2023 | 5 min read

With many small businesses facing their busiest time of the year, having enough staff becomes vital. But what type of short-term hire will work best?

01 November 2023 | 3 min read

New Zealanders headed to the polls on 14 October and came away having elected a new government after seven years, with an outcome that might impact small businesses in taxation, regulation and business confidence. Christopher Luxon of the National Party will become the country’s next prime minister, with his party to form a government with

28 September 2023 | 4 min read

Cyber security incidents are on the rise for small businesses. The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT NZ) received 8,831 reports in 2021 and that number is only expected to grow. The cost associated with those incidents was almost $9 million. As cyber resilience expert and director of Outfox Jan Thornborough explains, it’s time to make

25 September 2023 | 5 min read

Hair salon owner Sandi Larkin is growing rapidly and welcoming 150 new clients a month. Here are her tips for other retailers looking to achieve the same.

29 August 2023 | 4 min read

How accessing external funding from Prospa has helped Phil Walding grow his label-making small business through times of challenge and opportunity.

25 August 2023 | 1 min read

Here are the biggest challenges businesses are facing right now, and 3 tips from small business owners and an expert.

10 August 2023 | 4 min read

Osteopathy business owner Holly Royal on working with competitors, hiring and retaining staff, and getting bang for your marketing buck.

17 May 2023 | 4 min read

Reactions from the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards winner and finalists.

03 May 2023 | 4 min read

When Alefiah Tohlani’s COVID hobby unexpectedly exploded into a full-time business she knew exactly where to turn for support.

07 December 2022 | 4 min read

Retail growth advice so often aims big – omnichannel this, headless that. Here’s the real talk for small business: growth tactics small retailers can use now.

03 August 2022 | 4 min read

Highlights from our recent webinar on how small business owners can use HR strategies to find and keep staff in tough times.

25 July 2022 | 4 min read

Shafeeq Ismail is dealing with the hospitality staff shortage by reducing hours, making careful menu decisions and ensuring his team loves its work.