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Exporters struggling to compete in international markets have been given a boost with the extension of government assistance to the New Zealand Export Credit Office.
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The Christchurch Market Connections Fund was the cleverest thing NZTE could have thought of doing, says Peri Drysdale, Governing Director and founder of eco-luxury fashion brand Untouched World. Find out more
Those folks tracking the fortunes of the US dollar to divine the direction of the kiwi dollar are missing half the picture, strategists say. Find out more
New Zealand ports need to respond quickly to a hard-hitting and comprehensive review of the country’s international supply chain, says Chris Money, PricewaterhouseCoopers director and transport economist. Find out more
A professional management team is the defining difference between entrepreneurs whose companies succeed, and those whose best efforts fail. Find out more
New Zealand’s aviation industry was worth almost $10 billion in the past 12 months and could grow to $15 billion within five years. Find out more
New Zealand’s human therapeutics industry has grown considerably over the past decade and has the capability to double its revenue contribution to the economy in the next five to 10 years. Find out more
In business, a setback is always lurking around the corner. Two business people familiar with business stumbles say that if it happens, treat it as a valuable lesson rather than a knockout blow. Find out more
The recession saw a big jump in the number of businesses going into liquidation and this pressure is expected to continue through to the end of 2011. Find out more
NZTE is teaming up with other organisations to roll out a series of workshops around the country to help Kiwi managers lift their performance. Find out more
Substantial cuts to personal and company tax rates and a rise in GST represent a ‘once in a generation opportunity to change the direction of this economy,’ Finance Minister Bill English said. Find out more
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