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Former Wagamama staff say they're owed thousands

Staff say they're struggling to get what they're owed.

Zero to million dollars: DIY solar start-up creaming it after one year in business

Founder of Auckland-based GridFree says solar is a growing market.

Ponsonby restaurant closes, blames Uber Eats

Uber Eats was welcomed by small eateries in NZ. But then it grew, and grew ...

Mega-polytech gets surprising welcome

Employer groups cautiously welcome new mega-polytech.

Small Business: Auckland skincare start-up's global ambitions

Lemon & Beaker hopes China lifting animal testing regulation will benefit brand.

National's black-belt fighter: Why he has Grant Robertson in his sights

New finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith is not as dull as he seems.

Christchurch company turning old parachutes into shopping bags

Zerobag is a local Christchurch-based company that makes reusable bags.

Goff and Twyford side-step City Rail Link hardship fund

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is also in the gun for not helping distressed businesses.

SMEs contributed $153b to industry sales last year but confidence still lacking

Research shows many SMEs still lack confidence in the New Zealand economy.

Biggest killer of small business: Will it take legislation for them to get paid on time?

Time to pay small business on time for the good of the whole economy.

SMEs investing 'more time than they should' in businesses

Business owners should spend no more than eight hours daily on their business.

Small Business: Refugee lawyer turns wedding app-maker

Marica Frost, 28, discusses motivations for starting her own business.

The rise of the millennial side hustle

While some work a side hustle as a labour of love, others are trying to make ends meet.

Pet care start-up's big plans to clear up the industry

Little Green Dog wants to make the pet care market more eco-friendly.

From drug addict to multi-millionaire

How two women overcame a life of addiction to create a thriving business.

How a drop-shipping gig turned into a subscription company

Matthew Beasley discusses his business' side gig beginnings.