Watercare is heading for a fight with its biggest customers as it tries to follow on from the controversial introduction of a single waste water tariff.

For many entrepreneurs, business inspiration can come from a hobby they enjoy. They might also have a strong drive to be their own boss.

What tips do you have for writing a simple business plan? First, identify your vision. What do you want to achieve? Your business plan should be all about how to achieve this.

New Zealand's health and safety record has been labelled as 'woeful' and a 'national disgrace' by a consultant with two decades' experience in the sector.

The new owner of the Mr Whippy master franchise, Chris Dorn, thinks it is time to jazz up the traditional tune.

There are many reasons why women set up their own businesses.

NZ company Pacific Edge Biotech is on track to roll out its product to the US, Australia, Spain and Portugal.

Christmas holiday? What Christmas holiday? Prepare for disgruntled partners and disappointed children over the summer break.

When the co-founders of gopher.co.nz started to look for a new market in Southeast Asia, they were told to steer clear of Indonesia.