Posted by November 17th 2022
Online shopping was big business long before Covid came along. But taking away our ability to access brick-and-mortar stores certainly amplified its importance. For many small businesses, it became a matter of selling it online …
Posted by October 12th 2022
For many Kiwis, petrol prices are a worry. But if your small business has a company car (or a fleet of cars) then petrol prices may be of even greater concern. Higher prices at the …
Posted by September 20th 2022
Having an unreliable internet connection or issues with your phone plan can be a real nuisance. But if that internet is running your Eftpos machine, or that phone plan is answering business calls and enquiries, …
Posted by September 7th 2022
It's not been an easy ride for small businesses over the past few years. Whether it has been lockdowns keeping the doors closed, supply chain issues impacting stock and deliveries, or inflation causing costs to …
Posted by September 17th 2021
Driving is a way of life for us Kiwis. Thanks to our unique geography, roads and road transport are the arteries and lifeblood of the nation and, crucially, commerce. And whatever your small business, if …
Posted by October 4th 2021
In our homes, the internet going down is an inconvenience. The moment connectivity is lost, you'll hear shrieks from discombobulated family members, as they can no longer stream, game, chat or surf the net. But, for …
Posted by August 30th 2021
The way we shop has changed in the last few years. Brick and mortar stores have been making way for online retailers. And with a few clicks of a button (and the entering of a …
Posted by August 20th 2021
If you’re a small business owner, you’ve got a lot to think about. After all, the day-to-day running of a business can be stressful! Staying on top of your invoices, taxes, and banking can be …
Posted by September 4th 2020
Whether you operate your business from a traditional bricks-and-mortar location, or solely online, thinking about how to keep your information safe from cyber attack is key. As we’ve grown more dependent on the web and fed …
Posted by August 11th 2020
Plenty of Kiwis’ jobs involve driving, and fuel is a major expense. Whether you work as a sole trader, with one set of wheels, or as part of a small business, with a whole fleet …
Posted by August 26th 2021
The world’s shopping landscape has changed in recent years. No longer do we need to visit a physical store to find what we want, with the click of a button and the magic of a …
Posted by August 4th 2020
New Zealand cloud-based accounting software company Xero has once again proven itself the most popular provider for small businesses, winning Canstar’s award for the second year in a row. In Canstar’s survey, the global innovator won …
Posted by August 4th 2020
We all know how important small businesses are to the New Zealand economy. They employ nearly a third of our workforce and contribute to more than a quarter of our GDP. But many small businesses say …
Posted by August 4th 2020
What are the benefits of working from home? Canstar Blue weighs in on both, the advantages and disadvantages to work from home jobs.