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Growth is exciting — it’s the moment you’ve been working towards. But whether you’re saying “yes” to more clients, expanding your services, or stepping into a brand-new market, there’s one thing you need to check before you go all-in: are your financial foundations strong enough to carry the weight of what’s next?

Business Studio Innovators is proud to be a key regional sponsor of the YES program. Supporting emerging entrepreneurs aligns with our mission: to help local businesses start, grow and thrive—at every stage of their journey.

Even without mandatory regulations, consumer interest in sustainability is driving the movement faster than government change. New Zealand consumers increasingly prioritise sustainability in their purchasing decisions

Innovation is about working smarter, not harder — adapting to change, improving efficiency, and building long-term resilience. And it looks different on every farm

While interest rates may be easing elsewhere, rural lending in New Zealand is a different story. Because of regulatory requirements, agricultural loans often come with tighter conditions and higher interest rates —some reports suggest up to 1.7% more.

While you may have a good operational base, what is driving you forward. Do you just aim for a lofty goal, and work it out as you go, or ar

On 19 February, the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 3.75%, lowering it by 0.5 percentage points.

A new year is a fresh start—the perfect time to set aside an hour or two to give your business a quick ‘audit’

When budgeting for marketing and advertising costs, it's important to know what is a deductible expense or a depreciable capital cost.

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