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When Patrick Moloney bought Wellington-based Door Specs just over a year ago, he inherited a well-established business with more than 16 years of history. It also involves thousands of small decisions that consume time every single day. ...
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For Alastair, owner of Kair Design & Print in Foxton, artificial intelligence isn't replacing creativity, it's reshaping where creativity adds the most value. Since launching Kair Design & Print in 2018, Alastair and his wife Kim have built a business serving tradespeople, start-up businesses, community organisations and local clubs throughout the Horowhenua region. Like many ...
This case study was orginally published by the Construction Growth Foundation (CGF): Lloyd Bassett-Smith is the founder of Bassett-Smith Architecture, ...
This case study was orginally published by the Construction Growth Foundation (CGF): Barry Connor has spent fifteen years designing bespoke homes across New Zealand from his Christchurch base. New ...
In 2005, Midge Hand and her husband, Mike Morgan, co-founded Whippet Digital with a vision to help businesses achieve better results through digital marketing. Today, Whippet Digital has become a leading agency, renowned for its expertise in SEO and content marketing. Based in Ohope Beach, the agency has worked with 100+ businesses across New Zealand and Australia, earning the distinction of ...
When Liam Harrison launched Pedals Couriers in Dunedin in 2022, he wasn't just starting a business, he was offering a smarter way to move. His idea was as simple as it was revolutionary: same-day, urgent courier deliveries via electric cargo bikes. With the city gridlocked by roadworks and bracing for the upheaval of a new hospital development, Liam saw an opportunity to do things differently.
Running a business isn’t easy, and when you’re doing it on your own, it can feel like a never-ending juggling act. But across Nelson-Tasman, more business owners are discovering that the right support is just a conversation away. With guidance from experienced volunteer Mentors, who’ve faced similar challenges, local business owners are finding clarity, building confidence, and gaining the support they need to navigate the ups and downs of ...
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For Joanna Wickham and Nigel Corbett, the soul of Wild Forest Estate isn’t just found in its 35 acres of moss-draped forest, the meeting place of three rivers, or the charming Kauri cottage nestled deep in the trees. It lives in the quiet, a stillness that calls out to those ready to unplug, to sit, and to truly listen. Not just to the chorus of birdsong, but to themselves.
For Carine Wallace, opening Carine Beauty Therapy wasn’t just about creating a beauty clinic — it was about bringing big-city treatments and expertise to the quiet streets of Westport. Over the years, her boutique clinic became a go-to destination for locals wanting advanced skin treatments and a touch of luxury. But as her client list grew, so did the need for a clearer plan. That’s when Carine realised it was time to invest not just in her clients, but in ...
Starting a creative business can be like forging a piece of jewellery, full of intricate details and often requiring a helping hand to shape it into something truly stunning. Keri-Mei Zagrobelna, a talented artist and jeweller, discovered this as she set out to expand her business, Keri-Mei Jewellery and Art. Known for her contemporary Māori designs that combine personal adornment ...
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