Small BusinessBusiness owner 'felt like a burglar' after earthquakeLawrence Smith felt like he was burgling his own company, given just 90 minutes to grab as much gear as he could after the earthquake hit.14 Sep 10:45 PM
OpinionAll in a day's work: Quake hits - does it hit your pocket?Would you be in a position to pay your employees if a natural disaster occurred in your region?12 Sep 09:30 PM
Small Business<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: Social media success needs hard graftFor months now I've been using the term "freasy" for social media marketing. Meaning it's free and easy to do.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Judy McGregor:</i> Most vulnerable won't get a fair go under work trialJudy McGregor argues that the 90-day period poses a threat to fundamental human rights.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessBusiness without walls: VocoMichael Foley is director of a business that believes so firmly in broadband infrastructure that it has done away with the other kind - as a "company without walls", it has no premises.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Small Business<i>Gill South</i>: Companies setting themselves up to lose the battle for talentToo many businesses are relying on the recession to keep staff from moving on.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Camera pros keep eye on world marketNelson firm wants to see its high-definition webcams used around the globe.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessShoppers slow return to Christchurch CBDBusiness owners in central Christchurch are anxious about their shops being sealed away from customers behind cordons a week after the earthquake.10 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessQuake already hitting Canterbury retail economyCanterbury businesses are doing a third less trade than the same time last year in the wake of Saturday's earthquake, latest electronic transaction figures show.07 Sep 10:30 PM
Opinion<i>Kate Ross: </i> What's happening now?Candidates also seem to have a new, fresh enthusiasm for work at the moment, being less particular and more keen to take on all kinds of work.06 Sep 09:30 PM
Small BusinessQuake-hit workers worried about pay Many central city businesses cannot open until the damage from the earthquake is fully assessed, and some workers are worried about losing pay. 06 Sep 02:45 AM
Small BusinessQuake could tip over recession-hit businessesSaturday's earthquake could prove to be the tipping point for some businesses already squeezed by the recession, a Christchurch business leader says.06 Sep 12:45 AM
Opinion<i>All in a day's work: </i> Drug test = dismissalYou would think it would be a fairly clear cut case ...05 Sep 09:30 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Flooring firm tries to avoid slip upsImpact-absorbent tiles could become a safety feature in rest homes.05 Sep 05:30 PM
Small Business<i>Craig McIvor</i>: Sins of the father ensuring the continuity of family-owned firmsSimple handover plan can remove the angst and smooth the transition of a family business to a new generation.05 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessCar rental rip-off directors finedTwo Christchurch car rental companies have been ordered to pay large fines and reparations for ripping off tourists.01 Sep 02:30 AM
Small BusinessLaw firm warns employers over 90-day probationThe first court case challenging use of the 90-day worker trial period has delivered a surprisingly 'pedantic' interpretation of employer's responsibilities.30 Aug 01:30 AM
Small Business<i>Gill South</i>: The lesson from BP It doesn't pay to lose focus on sustainabilityLarge and small business must embrace green concepts to help the bottom line, say authors of a new book.29 Aug 05:30 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Food business built on kiwifruitNekta transforms fruit into everything from drinks, to a fat replacement for baking.29 Aug 05:30 PM
Small BusinessWho really pushed 90 day job lawThe Govt's decision to extend 90-day new-employee trials was made after a suggestion from the Act Party and went against the recommendation of its own Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson.26 Aug 05:30 PM
Small BusinessAustralians slow to buy World Cup ticketsAustralian rugby fans ... where the bloody hell are ya? It seems the Wallabies' on-field struggles are impacting on RWC 2011 sales.26 Aug 05:30 PM
