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Cash boost for local entrepreneurs

Four businesses have received cash injections to help them expand

Good vibrations take heat out of carbon emissions

Radio waves will put a vibration through the yarn, chief executive Greg Smith said

Lowered restrictions bring huge influx in overseas travel bookings

Travel is never going to be the same as it used to be, a Whanganui agent says.

Entrepreneurs invited back to dragon's den

Five finalists will enter a 10-week incubator programme before their final pitch.

Outpouring of elation greets Covid-19 restrictions move

"It's good timing. Not just for us, I think the country's been waiting for this."

Turning on overseas worker tap gets praise in Whanganui

Mike Cranstone hoped the overseas workers would be allowed to bring their families.

Manawatū-Whanganui scores highly in economic rankings

Manawatū-Whanganui was ranked second for new car sales and employment growth annually.

Inflation: 'How do you know what the bottom line is when it's all gone up?'

Kitchen builder John Fearn said his business was close to being booked out a year ahead.

New burger joint opens to surprise support

The opening of the restaurant was affected by shortages of staff and materials.

Overseas debt and your KiwiSaver

In case of bankruptcy can the Official Assignee have access to my KiwiSaver funds?

Comment: Beware the hazards lurking in social media

Russell Bell sounds a caution on the impact of social media on businesses

New Whanganui food waste compost hits the shelves

Easy Earth compost is getting high ratings in trials.

Eastown Timber 'digging in and getting on with it'

Most staff have now returned to work.

Tourism operators stoked to finally see tourists once again

It has been more than two years since tourists have been on New Zealand soil.

South African expat sets up salon in Whanganui

After running salons in South Africa, Sharon Hanekom decided now is the time in Whanganui.

New owners behind wheel at Wanganui Toyota

The dealership has joined the Manawatu & TRC Toyota group

'House prices can't go down'

The developers are targeting first home buyers - but haven't found many.

Opinion: Business needs long-term strategy for inflation

Russell Bell this week looks at how businesses can plan around inflation