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Ben Kepes: Technology, the bane of small businesses' existence

COMMENT: Buy one small piece of software, and you're on the path to dependency.

Can malls survive the post-Covid environment?

Herald survey of an Auckland mall reveals retail is in for tough times.

Go NZ! Auckland bottled water firm WaiLife adds Emirati royals to its client list

The Auckland company is also in talks to supply royalty in Saudi Arabia.

Business leader warns trading won't recover soon

Northland businesses given tens of millions in wage subsidy but the pain is not over yet.

Covid-19 bites: Hāngī operator the Māori Kitchen in liquidation

The business, specialising in hāngi cooking, was placed into liquidation two weeks ago.

How to make sure you get paid, as a small business owner

It's more important than ever that small businesses are paid on time.

Watch - Small Business: How photos of products make it onto online websites

The likes of Huffer and Swanndri use Asset Factory for their e-commerce stores.

MP says Auckland eatery's treatment by WorkSafe during Covid-19 inspection 'heavy handed'

Business owner left reeling following run in with WorkSafe.

Todd Muller wants JobStart policy in place 'within weeks'

National leader heartened by Govt response to policy, wants to discuss it further.

Covid-19 casualty: The 'sad liquidation' of Village Kitchen

Owners poured their heart and soul into the business - then Covid-19 struck.

Airbnb surge: Kiwis back holidaying faster than rest of the world

Short term holiday rental bookings are up 465 per cent compared to just after lockdown.

Fizzy drink company powers on with expansion plans despite Covid-19

Six Barrel Soda Co hopes to sign major deals in the US and Canada this year.

Small business loan scheme hits $1 billion in two weeks

Businesses have been rushing to get access to loans.

Huge response to cheap motorhome deal jams system

Hundreds of thousands of Kiwis swamp heavily discounted motorhome holiday offer.

$625,000 on offer for start-ups to stimulate economic recovery

Telco is looking for innovative technologies that can revolutionise business.

Customers want local focus, people first approach

And small business is uniquely placed to take advantage of the changes.