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Craft businesses - Louise James, The Binding Studio
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How to turn your quotes into happy paying clients
A wide range of businesses market their services by giving quotes to potential clients.
Small Business: Craft businesses - Lucy Arnold, Felt
Christchurch-based Lucy Arnold founded Felt, an online marketplace for handcrafted New Zealand-made goods, in 2007.
Car v people issue splits city precinct
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Small Business: Craft businesses
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Small Business: Governance journeys - Matthew Bennett, Nibblish
This week, Small Business editor Caitlyn Sykes talks to business owners about their firms' governance structures.
Small Business: Governance journeys - Simon Arcus, Institute of Directors
This week, Small Business editor Caitlyn Sykes talks to business owners about their firms' governance structures.
How to be memorable and interesting
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This week, Small Business editor Caitlyn Sykes talks to business owners about their firms' governance structures.
Small Business: Governance journeys - Steve O'Connor, Flick Electric
This week, Small Business editor Caitlyn Sykes talks to business owners about their firms' governance structures.
Small Business: Governance journeys
This week, Small Business editor Caitlyn Sykes talks to business owners about their firms' governance structures.
Small Business: Parental leave - Jane Time, Gateway Kids
This week, Small Business editor Caitlyn Sykes interviews business owners about how they manage their parental leave.
Small Business: Parental leave - Sarah Ramsay, Immersion Marketing
This week, Small Business editor Caitlyn Sykes interviews business owners about how they manage their parental leave.
Burger bar finalist in entrepreneurs' challenge
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Small Business: Parental leave - Terri Boote, Strictly Savvy
This week, Small Business editor Caitlyn Sykes interviews business owners about how they manage their parental leave.
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Small Business: Parental leave - Arlene and Ben Adams, Waglands
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Small Business: Work hacks - Paul Conway, NZ Productivity Commission
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Small Business: Work hacks - Samantha Gadd, HR Shop
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Small Business: Work hacks - Steve Pirie
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