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'Major blow': Return to level 3 will hit business hard
Auckland firms will be greatly affected by the return to trading restrictions.
Small business revenue declines for first time since May
Year-on-year small firm revenues fell 6 per cent in January.
Small Business: From Covid job cut to floristry startup
Vanisha Narsey talks about platform designed to make life easier for flower shops.
Businesses taking longer to pay overdue bills
Overdue business bills are now paid an average of six days after they become due.
How businesses are bracing for 'huge' lockdown impacts
Small firms in retail and hospitality sectors expected to feel affects most.
Small Business: How lockdown success launched an online cake shop
Mariska Schoeman explains how lockdown was catalyst to dive into business full-time.
How small businesses can get financially fit this year
COMMENT: 2021 presents a fresh start for small firms.
Liquid gold: Kiwi honey flying off Harrods shelves
Honey so exclusive that it is not even being sold by the company that produces it.
Small Business: Employees prefer co-working spaces over company offices
Co-working firm says Covid-19 has changed the office working dynamic for good.
Kiwi nut butter brand stocked in 360 US stores overnight
Distribution deal puts firm on track to sell "tens of thousands" of product in US annually
Survey: SMEs say it is getting harder to access finance
Survey has found six in 10 SMEs use personal finances to fund their businesses.
Fit for business: The sisters behind Clique Clothing
Clique Fitness says big delays in stock made it rethink its freight strategy.
Smart shopping trolley start-up seeks to raise $25 million
Start-up plans to double size of its team, set up operations in Europe.
Healthcare start-up Tend raises $15 million in capital round
Tend will acquire clinics and launch into new specialist areas following the raise.
Small Business: Wellington's 27-year-old Lebanese food manufacturer
Ali Dia talks taking over the business with his brothers and recovering from disruption.
Fishing for business: Fashion designer hooks new ventures, philanthropy
Veteran fashionista is focused on helping women, and those struggling to get ahead.
From liquid gold to price crash: NZ's honey hangover
New mānuka standards cooled regular honey prices but have left NZ awash with product.
Covid victim: Trendy Auckland restaurant shuts its doors
Twelve employees have been left without jobs.
The Auckland mum spray tanning her way to success
Salon bucks forecast: Despite lockdown, "we're triple on what I thought we would do".
Whangamatā riot: Cafe loses thousands in food products
The cafe spokesman said it was a 'free for all' on the night.
Government ignores advice on minimum wage hike
MBIE concerned about the economic and labour market uncertainty that persists.
The Kiwi skincare brand catching the attention of Hollywood
Auckland-based Emma Lewisham is regularly used by actress Margot Robbie.
The world's smallest commercial distillery - operating from Auckland
The Vicar's Son's spirits are made in a garage in Point Chevalier.
Top 10 tips for starting your own business
Business owners share advice about what to expect as you start a new venture.
ANZ data shows Covid-19 was catalyst for new businesses
More than 38,000 new businesses were listed following the lockdown.
Exports pile up: Ports of Auckland delays costing businesses export deals
Wine companies say their offshore orders are being affected by lengthy shipment delays.
Small Business: The firm striving to tackle inequality in Aotearoa
Manawa Udy explains how Ngahere is using commerce to bring about change.
Last-minute Christmas shopping tips: Best times to buy, when to find deals
Advice from someone who shops for living - and spends five days a week at the mall.
Kiwi drinks company lands overseas distribution deals
Auckland drinks company is riding the wave of New Zealand's new-found popularity.
Covid casualty? Ponsonby's The Fairy Shop liquidated, owner MIA
Ponsonby's party supplier and gift retailer closed its doors in October.
Small firms experience six months of revenue growth
Xero small firm insights show continued recovery for local SMEs.
Small Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's success
Zoe Wood explains how her firm pivoted from a focus on tourists to the domestic market.
Our Business Heroes: Small Business, for powering through pandemic disruption
The Business Herald says small businesses are our business heroes this year.