A son has lost a legal battle against his father who he claimed took over his business and withheld his wages for almost four years.

As internet sales grow, courier firm's ambition is to be recognised as the first choice for online retailers.

Natasha Razak, founder of Sample Bar, an online beauty subscription service that launched in October 2012 after six months of business preparation.

Kiwi entrepreneurs need to embrace failure more, a visiting start-up expert says.

Richard Manthel, AML Solutions co-founder, former managing director of Robert Walters NZ who set up AML Solutions with former Bell Gully partner Mark Todd in 2012. AML stands for Anti Money Laundering.

Tony Chan is already waiting outside Mercury Plaza at 9.30 when the building's owner opens up for the day.

Wendy Thompson owns Socialites, the social media agency. Wendy and her siblings have also launched a side business called Start Social a toolbox for SME businesses who want to be on Facebook and look professional.

Sandra Lukey, director, Shine Group, a communications company which offers tech businesses and others a range of services including profile building.

Expect the unexpected and plan for the potential loss of your technology

Starting a business under the protection of a larger company can be a good and a bad thing.

Natural health products maker Comvita says its new concept store in central Auckland will strengthen its brand internationally.

Kiwis have the chance to fundraise for charity by donating their computer screen space to be used for ads.

Get the quality right and look after the customer, and the business side will look after itself, says cafe veteran.

Stefan Preston, entrepreneur and investor, Ingenio, which has majority shareholdings in companies including www.bachcare and lingerie brand, Rose & Thorne Design. He has had five rounds of doing e-commerce.

Lance Wiggs, director, online electricity retailer, Powerkiwi which sells products on fellow online energy store, Powershop. Powerkiwi came second in last year's Deloitte Fast 50.

Greig Buckley, founder of kai.co.nz, an online business promoting and selling specialist foods from talented artisans around New Zealand.

Daniel King , founder online health product retailer, abouthealth.co.nz.

Online retailing offers a number of opportunities for small businesses.

Lindsay Aitken, co-founder of Jalcon Homes with his wife Julie on what makes a family business different from other companies.

Family businesses weathered financial crisis better than non-family businesses.

Spa business grows from single salon a decade ago to 10-clinic chain turning over $5m a year.

Paul Jancys, director, Jaychem Industries, a contract manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, established in 1976 by Arunus and Eduard Jancys.