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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.

Small Business: Solar company hiring staff monthly to keep up with Covid-19 demand

Lightforce has plans to be a $100 million-plus business within three years' time.

1000 fewer businesses since level 4 lockdown - Stats NZ

The drop follows an increase of 10,500 the year before the country's borders closed.

Competitors and watchdog question no-rules Uber booze delivery

Uber Eats has come under fire for its on-demand delivery of alcohol.

Small Business: Empowering workers with disabilities

North Shore business owner Martin Wylie talks about benefits of marginalised workforce.

High-profile business leaders demand details of Govt's Covid recovery plan; Robertson responds

The group includes the chairs of Chorus NZ, Mercury Energy and SkyCity.

Comment: What we should take from Jake Millar's failure

Entrepreneurial failure shouldn't become entertainment, writes rich lister Andrew Barnes.

Small Business: Retailer on benefits of buying into business

Rebecca Baylis talks instant cash flow and navigating a changed retail landscape.

Māori trades start-up raises $500k, sparks interest from venture capitalists

Kwotimation plans to expand the platform and take it global.

IRD website down, businesses can't apply for Covid support payment

IRD says maintenance finished early.

'Major blow': Return to level 3 will hit business hard

Auckland firms will be greatly affected by the return to trading restrictions.

Small business revenue declines for first time since May

Year-on-year small firm revenues fell 6 per cent in January.