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Former Air NZ boss invests in luxury beauty brand

The move comes ahead of a partnership with a major online retailer in the UK and US.

Small business: Helping entrepreneurs get the best out of their business

When Hangarter's work dried up overnight he recreated his business to fit a Covid world.

New data reveals state of small business sector

Index provides sales and jobs figures for country's small and medium-sized firms.

Small Business: From engineering geologist to Fashion Week

Kiwi jewellery maker talks about her invitations to New York and Paris Fashion Weeks.

Worse than Covid: Labour shortages causing havoc for hospo sector

Labour shortages are said to be a bigger danger for business than Covid alert levels were.

Small Business: Mexican food supplier's journey from mezcal importer to corn tortillas

Arturo Luna on acquiring a food business just before New Zealand's nationwide lockdown.

Small Business: Multi-purpose farm on mission to prove farming can be eco-friendly

Adrian Townsend talks growing its Northland hub from 800ha to 2500ha.

National's Andrew Bayly: Seven ideas to attract talent and investors to NZ

National's Andrew Bayly says NZ needs new strategies to grow the economy.

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.

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.

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.

Transtasman bubble boosts NZ's struggling hospitality sector

Hospitality industry data shows the impact of the bubble opening.

Small firms' export plans undeterred by pandemic: survey

New research shows just 6 per cent of small firms have had export plans stalled.

Small Business: Canadian eyes opportunity for North American treat down under

Snack food company says it has reached production capacity as demand grows.

Simple tricks to help small businesses get a loan

Small business has long complained about how hard it is to get bank loans.