New business section launches today

With 2.5 million Kiwis now enrolled in KiwiSaver, it is creating a connection to the stock market and investment sector for more of us. Photo / Thinkstock

The Herald on Sunday today launches its new business section.

This week sees the addition of experienced financial journalists Caitlin Sykes and Helen Twose to your favourite Sunday newspaper.

On the personal finance front, Twose will be looking for your feedback as she answers your questions about KiwiSaver.

With 2.5 million New Zealanders now enrolled, KiwiSaver is creating a connection to the stock market and investment sector for more of us.

But it can be a confusing proposition. The rules can be complex and sometimes change, and the many investment funds on the market can muddy the picture.

Whether you are looking to get started, looking to use savings to buy a first home, or just looking to maximise returns, Twose offers straightforward advice from her network of professional industry contacts.

Sykes is the Business Herald's small business editor.

Each week, she picks a hot topic or trend for those interested in running a small business.

Today she's looking at the rise of web-based businesses that allow people to share excess capacity or service "sharing economy".

Following up today's initial feature and Q&A, a series of profiles will run through the week in the Herald website's Small Business section.

Economic commentator Bernard Hickey will continue to keep you informed with his views on property, savings and all things financial.