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'Not chasing the next unicorn': Investment capital firm Maker Partners backs three new Kiwi start-ups

Don't go chasing unicorns: Maker Partners says it wants to make Kiwi founders rich.

Small firm's plan to make avocado wood wool mainstream packaging

Thorley Robbins of wood wool firm Purewood talks challenges and seeking perfection.

People's uprising: Wellington coffee brand seeks $1.5m for expansion

People's Coffee will put 12.5 per cent of it shares up for sale.

Small Business: Time share boat ownership business booming

A slice of boating heaven in more people's reach, and Simon Barker has high-flying plans.

'Never been more vacancies': 30,000 more hospitality staff needed for summer

Pressure on as industry loses about 55,000 staff in just two years.

Big business versus small firms: Which are feeling the tightest squeeze?

Sweeteners needed as young workers eye up the world and others are in short supply.

Jobs For Mums: Auckland start-up has big plans

Why stay-at-home mothers could be the key to fixing the country's labour shortage.

The man who bought a King Country tourism attraction without trying it himself

Forgotten World Adventures is under new ownership and reopens on Friday.

Late invoice payments cost small businesses $456 million per year

Data shows almost half of all invoices issued by small firms last year were paid late.

Lovely by Skin Institute in liquidation after terrible Covid timing

'Really unfortunate timing' as lockdown ripped up Lovely by Skin Institute.

School leaver starts storage firm aimed at student market

Son of Cactus Outdoors founder has big ambitions for his storage firm.

L'Oreal confirms restructure, management of NZ business moves to Australia

Consultation is under way with staff.

Small Business: Ice cream firm scoops best in category awards

Sticking out the tough times can bring sweet rewards.

The evolution of Caci clinics founder Jackie Smith

Jackie Smith talks stepping back, mammoth expansion and Fab Group's Covid-19 casualty.

Small Business: How keeping it in the family works for furniture duo

Auckland sisters in law band together to start storage furniture firm.

From handbag-making in a garage to seven-figure sales: How Saben came to be

Roanne Jacobson reflects on 20 years in business - and what's ahead for wholesale brand.