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Trust me, I’m a small business owner

17th Jun, 2019 |
By Renae Smith

In small business, you can’t expect strong sales or great customers and clients without first fostering trust in your offering. Expecting anything less is a case of putting the cart before the horse, writes Renae Smith.

5 practical tips to help you bring a business idea to life

17th Jun, 2019 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

Having a solid business idea is a far cry from having a successful business. In this article, Benjamin Kluwgant discusses the best ways to approach turning your concept into a reality.

Moonshot: 3 takeaways for startups from Israel’s attempted lunar landing

12th Jun, 2019 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

The story of Israeli spacecraft Beresheet’s attempt to land on the moon teaches valuable lessons to all the would-be startup founders out there setting out on their journeys to change the world as we know it.

Small business owners: At what stage do you begin paying yourself?

30th May, 2019 |
By Ailsa Page

It’s a common question that business owners grapple with but figuring out how and when to start paying yourself is a challenge that many struggle to answer, writes Ailsa Page.

Creative ways to market your tradie services

22nd May, 2019 |
By Kellie Byrnes

As a tradie, it’s easy to get so busy doing your actual work for clients that you don’t get around to building your client list, too.

Buying a business? Here’s how to get the best deal

8th May, 2019 |
By Renae Smith

Getting the best deal when buying a business (or selling one, for that matter) boils down to one key factor – preparation. In this article, Renae Smith explains how to get ready to make the deal of a lifetime.

Grants for startups and small business in New Zealand

6th May, 2019 |
By Kellie Byrnes

Setting up a new business for success is hard work and certainly not a given. That’s why the Government and its agencies offer a range of grants for startups and small business in New Zealand.

How AI will shape the world in 2020 and beyond

23rd Apr, 2019 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues its rise as one of the biggest buzzwords of the decade, with many startups using it to enhance their software offerings. If you aren’t across it yet, here are some ideas to help kickstart your entry into the world of AI.

Niesh: Small business makeover leads to big opportunities

17th Apr, 2019 |
By Campbell Phillips

Two years ago, we reported how a student services startup won an MYOB Business Makeover. Now we return to find Niesh making the most of its new direction.