Auckland exodus to boost regional business
Article
7 November 2021 – Nearly half of all Aucklanders are considering leaving the city, a survey has found
A WHOLE NEW INSIGHT
Opportunity Profile
A Speed Queen-equipped laundromat in a rural town location has proved to be an excellent investment – and a learning opportunity too
Westpac predicts NZ economy to pick up growth
Article
22 May 2019 – The latest Quarterly Economic Overview from Westpac predicts more stability in the global economy and the NZ economy to exceed 3 perc...
Payroll problems could cost millions
Article
19 November 2019 – McDonald’s has agreed to backdate miscalculated holiday pay for 10 years under an agreement with the Labour Inspectorate. It’s j...
Record start to year for The Coffee Club
Article
26 January 2018 – The Coffee Club reported a 50 percent increase over its previous record sales week as the hospitality year got off to a storming ...
Primary school student's artwork wins The Coffee Club prize
Article
21 June 2018 – A new design cup being launched at The Coffee Club this month draws more attention to KidsCan
New line of credit meets small businesses’ need for flexibility
Article
4 July 2022 – Small business lending specialist, Prospa, has launched a new Line of Credit product which allows business owners to tap into flexibl...
Christmas comes early thanks to KidsCan kids
Article
November 2022 – Every year, The Coffee Club and KidsCan collaborate on a special competition to design the seasonal takeaway cups used in The Coffe...
The spirit of Christmas is back at The Coffee Club
Article
December 2023 - KidsCan and The Coffee Club proudly unveil the young winners of this year’s Christmas Cup Artwork Competition
Fifo Capital
Opportunity
Provide working capital funding for small businesses.
A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections
Opportunity
The house inspection industry is rapidly growing with pre-purchase inspections and reports.
UPDATED - Jolt Fitness gyms to stay open pending appeal
Article
8 March 2013 - Following the issuing of an interim injunction requiring that the three former Club Physical gyms now branded as Jolt Fitness should...
Good businesses in high demand
Article
20 September 2023 – The latest newsletter from business brokers ABC suggests that good business opportunities are in high demand thanks to record i...
PACK & SEND
Opportunity
PACK & SEND moves and handles local and international freight through a network of retail and logistics services stores. It's a one-stop profes...
Mixed prospects for local Chinese businesses
Article
February 2017 – The economic outlook for local Chinese businesses is mixed, according to a survey by accounting software provider MYOB.
SME Help Day - Christchurch
Article
February 2020 – A free day of seminars from Westpac will help Canterbury businesses grow
Carpet Chemist
Opportunity
The Carpet Chemist has been a trusted name in carpet cleaning, stain and odour removal, and flood restoration for years. Now, we’re offering ambiti...
Economic outlook – where do we go from here?
Article
31 October 2023 – The latest Westpac Economic Overview looks at prospects for New Zealand in the wake of the election and comes up with a mixed bag
Kiwi diners put off by dirty bathrooms but forgiving of slow service – survey
Article
17 August 2016 - Findings from a nationwide study suggest that most Kiwi diners (70 percent) prefer casual dining over a formal setting, and that e...
Foodstuffs announces ban on plastic microbeads
Article
7 June 2017 – Foodstuffs has announced that New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square supermarkets will be microbead-free nationwide from 1 July 2017.
The Coffee Club goes to Cambridge
Article
2 August 2018 - The Coffee Club to please tourists and locals alike with Cambridge store opening
Christmas cups are back for KidsCan
Article
November 2021 – Continuing an annual tradition, KidsCan and The Coffee Club have announced the young winners of their Christmas Cup Artwork Competi...
BurgerFuel launches rescued bread-based beer
Article
5 October 2022 - Bread into beer into buns: BurgerFuel, in collaboration with Citizen Collective, is launching a craft beer made from rescued surpl...
Almost 40% of Kiwi small businesses using personal savings to support operations
Article
11 April 2022 – Latest findings from a survey commissioned by Prospa reveal that, when a business needs money, 38 percent of business owners will ...
Having it all - is it a myth?
Article
Family and personal commitments are pushing women out of their own businesses, says Auckland University research.
Fast food brands' sales grow again
Article
April 2023 – Increased prices and fewer trading restrictions result in higher sales for top food brands
Prospa lends full allocation to support Kiwi small businesses
Article
2 August 2021 – Prospa has exceeded expectations by lending its total government allocation under the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme to SMEs acr...
Business sales predicted to increase in 2024
Article
February 2024 – Demand for businesses is expected to grow after election year wobbles
Pizza Hut
Opportunity
A new format is enabling franchisees to maximise returns from a smaller footprint.
Christmas cheer returns to The Coffee Club
Article
December 2025 - Continuing a festive season tradition, KidsCan and The Coffee Club have announced the young winners of their Christmas Cup design ...
