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When an accounts manager working in the farming sector in the Canterbury region decided it was time for a career change, a new opportunity came in the form of a plumbing business – however, there was a twist. The plumbing company in question was not only looking for an employee with an accounting background, but […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Nick Kelly Business: Framework Doors Founded: 2024 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Framework is a steel door and window company, specialising in design-led security solutions. […]

Watch now: (16 mins) In this edition of Knowledge Base, Richard Liew talks about selling and the relevance of selling for business owners with Mary Crampton, founder and Principal Consultant at Magnify Consulting. They unpack some of the key questions new business owners often have about selling including whether or not it’s something that business […]

It’s a story of grit, clever thinking, innovative use of digital technology – and a whole lot of charcoal. A decade ago, Under the Hood BBQ was just an idea that sparked from a deep passion for “low and slow” barbecue cooking felt by husband-and-wife duo Dave and Michelle King, expressed through an Instagram page. […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Nar Singh and Braedyn Mackay Business: Orderlink Founded: 2023 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? At Orderlink we have developed a software platform that is designed […]

As a busy working mum, Bonnie Slade wanted quick pre-packaged snacks for her kids that weren’t loaded with rubbish. When she realised the options were limited, she decided to create her own. The result was NaturKidz – an award-winning line of freeze-dried snacks made from New Zealand fruit, which is also now a flourishing business. […]

Despite economic challenges, New Zealand businesses are demonstrating remarkable resilience and innovation, successfully competing on the global stage. A recent survey from New Zealand and Australian payments provider Pin Payments revealed that 65 percent of NZ businesses are concerned about the economy, while 75 percent say their business has been negatively impacted by inflation. These […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Sarina Iwabuchi Business: Osakana Jewellery Founded: 2020 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? At Osakana Jewellery, we’re on a mission to put the brakes on fast […]