Ajay Marwaha - who has worked around the world in management and executive roles is a mentor to Kelly McLuckie and Jenni Ross-Janett, co-owners of Success Formula.

After a couple of years of working all hours, seven days a week, Aaron Calman - known by his nickname Lizard - was barely seeing a dollar out of his business.

Necessity is said to be the mother of invention, and it's a phrase that seems to capture the motivations of many who have started small natural beauty products businesses.

Our Winter Olympics athletes have been pulling on black singlets before going out to compete...

A top New Zealand businesswoman says Kiwi women are still being "frozen out" of the boardroom.

Danielle Wright meets young entrepreneurs learning business lessons early.

Philip Thompson is a father of two boys and a founder, with his wife Emma, of Sport In Art. The company produces sports-themed educational gifts for boys such as alphabet flashcards, jigsaw puzzles and greeting cards.

Sandy Hayer’s business, Tummy Mummy NZ, is the New Zealand stockist of the Earth Mama Angel Baby range of care products for mums and babies.

Kiwigarden is a Hastings-based startup that uses freeze drying technology to create fruit and vege snacks for kids. Joanne Edwards and her husband Taine Randell (yes, of All Black fame) are the parents-of-three behind the brand.

Having children is a life-changing experience for most. Tackling the challenges of parenthood leads us on a journey to figure out a whole new bunch of stuff.

Cycle products are a new direction for Christchurch designer.

Forbes magazine has named New Zealand as the world's second best country to do business in, behind only a resurgent Ireland (+infographic).

A new startup is hoping to harness the rising wave of "slacktivism" with a system that raises funds for charities through advertising on smartphone screens.

Two Kiwi entrepreneurs have been left stunned after raising more than $300,000 in a crowdfunding campaign for their start-up travel gear company.

US crowdfunding platform Kickstarter - which has helped raise more than $US800 million for creative projects - will be opening its doors to Kiwis in just over four weeks.

Two Kiwi entrepreneurs have received top billing on US crowdfunding site Kickstarter for their start-up travel gear company.

Catering to discerning kids has grown into a business worth $4m-$5m a year.