Small Business: Parent entrepreneurs - Brian Ruthie, Clevabib
Brian Ruthie is the dad behind Clevabib, a bib he designed and patented that aims to keep babies’ laps as well as their fronts free from spills.
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Small Business: Craft brewers - Craig Bowen, BeerNZ
Craig Bowen is the founder of dedicated craft beer distributor BeerNZ and chairman of the Brewers Guild of New Zealand.
Man rightly sacked for 'Miss Piggy' quip
A Wellington liquor store manager who referred to a customer as "Miss Piggy" and sent her a rude email has lost his unfair dismissal case.
Small brewery's big impact
Paul Croucher was a lecturer in pharmaceutics before he started his Rotorua-based craft brewing business, the Croucher Brewing Company.
Small kayak company glides to top of ratings
An Auckland kayak business says its small-is-best approach has helped it top the adventure activity rankings on a popular booking site.
Consumer confidence comes back
A booming Christmas shopping period and an overall annual spending jump shows a return to pre-global financial crisis consumer confidence levels, retail experts say.
Five factors for great customer service
Deliver a personal, high quality shopping experience - on and/or offline - and you will not only gain repeat custom, but you'll enjoy positive personal endorsements that will attract a larger customer base.
Digital highway key to revenue growth
As we start a new year, it's important for business owners to look at new ways to be competitive, particularly in a fast-moving market.
French food firm tastes success
Global surveys often rank New Zealand as one of the easiest places in the world to run a business, and Frenchman Thomas Dietz would be inclined to agree.
Never too early to plan exit
The start of the year - or even the start of a new business - might seem like a strange time to be planning your exit strategy.
Thinking long-term can help future-proof your business
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Connecting with customers vital to keep them coming back
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, you need to give your customers a reason why they should visit your store - whether it's online or bricks and mortar.
Kiwi video game makers receive international praise
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