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Rug Doctor could benefit from cleaner's dodgy act
Rug Doctor says consumer interest in its service has increased since the indecent acts of a professional carpet cleaner were exposed.
Hertz rolls out Kiwi Wi-Fi car service
Hertz has rolled out a new Kiwi-developed service in its local fleet, allowing mobile Wi-Fi access, giving cheap internet to customers driving around New Zealand in its vehicles.
Success: Growers toast Kiwi innovation
NZ pair are sending new world technology to old world winegrowers.
Ethnic firms at heart of recovery - survey
The strong links immigrant businesspeople have with overseas markets sets them apart from many other Kiwi small and medium-sized businesses.
Mobs poised to hit conscious cafes
A carrotmob - or 'reverse boycott' of fair trade cafes is hitting three small businesses this weekend, with hundreds of customers set to arrive at once.
Expert comment: Franchize Consultants NZ
Win Robinson, managing director of Franchize Consultants NZ talks about the risks and rewards of franchising.
Small Business: Pets in the City - time to franchise?
Founders of upmarket pet hotel and day spa, Pets in the City, Rob and Carole Ellis, on why they are about to franchise their business.
Robyn Pearce: 'They're always late!' - How we process time
Have you ever been driven to distraction by other people's time habits?
Small Business: After school franchise success
Dawn Engelbrecht with the franchise story of after school care business, sKids
Graham McGregor: Making your business 'super referable'
There are dozens of simple strategies you can use to make your business 'super-referable'.
Commerce Commission wants more power to make traders toe line
The Commerce Commission wants more power to demand compulsory interviews on fair trading cases.