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How a Kiwi-based app became a 'game-changer' for schools in Covid lockdown

Developers laughed when she first suggested a school communication app 10 years ago.

Small Business: Cleaning firm builds app to refresh the industry

Gary Singh explains how a initial setback turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

Local Focus: The power of koha in business

A new microloan platform aims to help Māori businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Small Business: Christchurch paint firm seeks to raise $1.2m capital

Former nurse says raise will enable her firm to grow its distribution.

Is it time to start investing outside property and shares?

Business ownership is said to be 'seven times more profitable' than the NZ sharemarket.

How small businesses are faring a year after Covid set in

Xero Small Business Index now sits at 122, up from a low of 18 last year.

Why banking on a business sale could prove disastrous for your retirement

Four out of five small business owners can't sell up at retirement time.

Small Business: Designer bringing tiny gardens to the city

Martin Steel-Brown says tiny gardens are the latest trend to hit New Zealand.

Why fashion designers need to pivot to stay viable

Natalie Procter says lockdowns gave her time to realign her personal values and brand.

Experts pick which businesses will drown from next insolvencies

Survey of insolvency practitioners forecasts rising businesses under pressure.

Small Business: Masterton firm explores personalised coffee subscriptions

Bean Merchant has built a quiz to determine personalised coffee flavour preferences.

Young jeweller started at 8, now the PM wears her earrings

Mentors helped jeweller Twilight Edwards make earrings now worn by the Prime Minister.

Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms

'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'

More than 100,000 businesses lap up interest free loan scheme

The interest-free loan scheme has proved far more popular than the bank scheme.

Small Business: Athleisure wear firm on benefits of brand synergies

Geoff Gates talks synergies and benefits of running two brands alongside each other.

Junior-preneur series: Why children can be taught entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship can be taught and although never too late, its best started in childhood.

Easter chocolate eggs: What's the supply situation like this year?

After both a shortage and glut of chocolate eggs last year, Easter trade is looking good.

Kiwi small business growth below Asia-Pacific average - survey

Of 11 markets surveyed, New Zealand firms ranked poorly on economic performance.