Home business finalists selected

Twenty-two of New Zealand's most inspirational and successful home businesses have been selected as the finalists in the inaugural Telecom Home Business of the Year competition.

The finalists were announced this week to coincide with National Home Business Week.

The entries come from all over New Zealand.

The activities of the companies range from selling products such as toys, hammocks and deer velvet, to providing services such as event management, home help and hairdressing.

The overall winner, to be announced in December, will receive prizes worth $7000, including a computer, home office furniture and a mobile phone.