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Hiring and Staff shortages

25 July 2022 | 4 min read

How this restaurant is keeping its doors open despite staff shortages

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

Matley

14 July 2022 | 4 min read

How Matley has grown 15% by investing in people and technology

Matley started out as a home-based financial services business and now boasts four offices and 21 staff around New Zealand.

Social enterprise owners

17 June 2022 | 4 min read

The power of purpose: inside the growth of a fashion social enterprise

The founders of fashion social enterprise Nope Sisters Clothing on why they exist, their unique product offering, how the organisation is growing, and more.

LBH 2022

03 May 2022 | 5 min read

Meet the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero finalists

Prospa Local business hero finalists share how they connect with the community & how they’re building on success into the new financial year.

Sole trader to limited company

29 March 2022 | 7 min read

An accountant’s guide: Transitioning from a sole trader to a limited company

Are you a sole trader wondering if it is time to become a limited liability company? Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know.

Skating to social media success

15 March 2022 | 5 min read

Skating to social media marketing success

New roller-skate business Seaside Skates has quickly formed a strong and growing customer base thanks to a generous approach to social media.

Tourism 2022

01 March 2022 | 4 min read

3 tourism businesses share how they’re adapting in 2022

We asked three tourism businesses how they’ve adapted to border closures, restrictions, uncertainty and decreased consumer confidence.

NZ SMB Podcasts

28 January 2022 | 4 min read

7 podcasts that will inspire and guide business owners in 2022

These small business podcasts are packed with practical tips, insights and how-to guides for digital marketing, leadership, creativity and more.

Workplace wellbeing

14 January 2022 | 5 min read

4 ways to boost workplace wellbeing and resilience

A workplace wellness specialist and resilience coach shares 4 tips that don't involve gym memberships, trust falls or fruit bowls.

Small biz

21 December 2021 | 1 min read

Infographic: small business trends 2022

Walking the line between digitisation and the personal touch – for customers and employees – is a key trend for small businesses in 2022.

Cards Plus

17 December 2021 | 5 min read

Business growth: From the garage to $100k monthly turnover

Cards Plus founder Cameron Knapp shares how a game-changing order and a timely business loan supercharged his business growth.

Co working

15 December 2021 | 5 min read

Pros and cons: Co-working spaces for small business

Co-working spaces offer flexibility, but have challenges too. We look at the pros and cons, and talk to one small business owner about why she said ‘not yet’.