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The SME Stream(#78) How to Scale From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business
Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs stay stuck making $2-3K/month for YEARS while others replace their salary in 6-12 months? It's not luck or a better idea -…
The SME StreamHow the Reserve Bank’s next move could shape economic recovery ahead
The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate today, but how deeply it will cut remains to be seen. Markets are pricing in the cut as a certainty…
The SME StreamHamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the state of New Zealand's trade deal with India
Trade Minister Todd McClay has confirmed trade negotiations with India are progressing - but there's still a ways to go. New Zealand and Indian trade…
The SME StreamMils Muliaina: former All Black talks new role on Auckland Business Chamber
Former All Black Mils Muliaina is set to trade rugby fields for the boardroom as he steps into his new role. He recently joined the Auckland Business Chamber…
The SME StreamLeah Gates: Auckland Business Chamber COO on the tough job market impacting young workers
The Auckland Business Chamber’s bracing for the new incentive to encourage more teens to join its youth employment programme. It uses its business…
The SME StreamThe credit card cult with Luke Kemeys
The best way to get the most out of your credit card? Cut it up. That’s the advice from Luke Kemeys, accountant and host of the ‘Keep the…
The SME StreamViv Beck: Heart of the City Chief Executive says business need public by-laws to be enforced
Auckland city centre store owners believe homelessness, anti-social behaviour and not enough police is crippling their trade. Heart of the City surveyed 102…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 3 October
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a rundown…
The SME StreamMaking your house work for you in retirement
Asset-rich but cash-poor? You’re not alone. Cam Bagrie, founder of Equity Release NZ, joins Nadine to talk about the growing range of ways retirees can…
The SME StreamBeating the algorithm: Recruitment in the age of AI
How is AI reshaping recruitment in New Zealand, and what must candidates do to stand out in a crowded digital job market? This week’s episode of The…
The SME StreamNigel Latta 'What matters is time with people you love' (reissue)
In May, we launched this season of Money Talks with Nigel Latta - clinical psychologist, author, broadcaster, and friend of host Liam Dann. With the sad news…
The SME StreamLeeann Watson and Viv Beck: Business Canterbury CEO and Heart of the City CEO on rejuvenating a city
The state of central cities is a big issue as local body elections loom. Both Wellington and Auckland’s CBDs are suffering, with the percentage of empty…
The SME StreamSimon Watts: Energy Minister on the Government's new energy sector announcement
The Government's opted against a significant energy shake-up - rejecting calls to re-nationalise or split up the big gentailers. Instead, it'll offer the…
The SME StreamMike Roan: Meridian CEO on the Government's measures to tackle issues in the energy sector
The Government's opted against a significant energy shake-up -- rejecting calls to re-nationalise or split up the big gentailers. Instead, it'll offer the…
The SME StreamJon Duffy and Alan McDonald: Consumer NZ CEO and EMA Head of Advocacy on the Government's plan to address energy sector issues
The Government finally unveiled its plan to address issues impacting the energy sector, and it's prompted a mixed response. The country's largest power…
The SME StreamMichael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Government's energy announcement
The Government recently unveiled its highly-anticipated energy sector announcement and it's prompted good news for the energy companies. The share price for…
The SME StreamHuia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on sector disappointed with government's energy reform
Disappointment the Government's energy reforms haven't prioritised keeping electricity prices down. Changes include allowing Crown-controlled gentailers more…
The SME StreamPolitics Friday with Hamish Campbell and Tracey McLellan: Power costs, economy, Mood of the Boardroom, Christchurch Hospital ED
Much has happened this week, so National’s Hamish Campbell and Labour’s Tracey McLellan joined John MacDonald to delve into the biggest issues…
The SME StreamEric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on the report looking at the Reserve Bank's handling of Covid inflation
The Reserve Bank has been learning lessons from its handling of the Covid pandemic. Chief Economist Paul Conway says they now have a deeper understanding of…
The SME StreamRichard Wagstaff: Council of Trade Unions President on the Government's upcoming announcement on energy sector reform
The CTU's head says excessive dividends for shareholders are stopping power companies investing more in generation. The union says the partially…
The SME StreamMike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's reforms for the energy sector
There's hopes that investment will flow into the energy sector once Government reforms are announced. Energy Minister Simon Watts will unveil the changes this…
The SME StreamKaren Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director talks expected energy sector reforms
The energy sector's hopeful that Government reforms will be bold, and address their concerns. Energy Minister Simon Watts is expected to announce reforms…
The SME StreamMike Collins: Business South CEO on the launch of the Invest Ōtepoti Dunedin plan
A fresh blueprint has been developed to boost Dunedin's future. Business South's new targets include delivering more than 15 thousand high-value jobs by 2034…
The SME StreamPerspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to talk about how the Reserve Bank stuffed up
Now, we need to talk about the Reserve Bank's excuses for how it completely stuffed up its job and let inflation get away on it during Covid. We spoke about…
The SME StreamRyan Bridge: We need more than agriculture to be successful
There’s nothing quite like watching a well-thought-out strategy come together and work. And hats off to South Korea this morning — they’re…
The SME StreamMartin Hawes: Does a new Reserve Bank governor even matter?
A new governor has been appointed for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand - all the way from Sweden. Dr Anna Breman has already received criticism from economists…
The SME StreamMark Lister: Investment director for Craigs Investment Partners explains why the NZ dollar is suffering against the Australian dollar
The Kiwi dollar continues to weaken against the Australian dollar, hitting a three-year low last week. The NZD is currently trading at 88 cents off the back of…
The SME StreamSteven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the Treasury report and raising the age of Superannuation
A former Finance Minister's discussing the Superannuation age in the wake of an alarming Treasury report. Treasury's long term fiscal statement notes the…
The SME StreamJohn MacDonald: What's your advice to the new Reserve Bank Governor?
What’s your message to the new Reserve Bank Governor? Dr Anna Breman is moving from Sweden to take up the job and will begin her five-year term at the…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 26 September
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a rundown…
The SME StreamInside the government’s multi-billion dollar digital shake-up
The way the New Zealand government buys technology is about to change in a big way. A Cabinet paper from Judith Collins, the minister for digitising…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Mood of the Boardroom survey
Nicola Willis admits the economy isn't where the Government would like it to be. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows business leaders are…
The SME StreamAzaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government revealing the new Reserve Bank Governor
The new Reserve Bank Governor is pledging to build trust and credibility. Sweden's Anna Breman has been announced to lead the central bank, taking over from…
The SME StreamNeil Paviour-Smith: Forsyth Barr Managing Director on the results of the Mood of the Boardroom survey
Business leaders aren’t sugarcoating their messages for the Government. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows business leaders are less…
The SME StreamAndrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the tech companies catching the attention of investors
AI and technology stocks are continuing to have a significant presence in the market - but which companies are leading the charge? Broadcom and Oracle are…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Treasury issuing a warning about New Zealand's public finances
Treasury has raised the alarm over the state of New Zealand's public finances as part of its long-term fiscal forecast. Record levels of Government spending…
The SME StreamRoger Patridge: NZ Initiative Co-founder and Chair on the results of the Mood of the Boardroom Survey
A grim outlook from business leaders. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows business leaders are less optimistic about the economy than they…
The SME StreamSelva Baziki: Swedish economist on the appointment of Anna Breman as Reserve Bank Governor
Our next Reserve Bank Governor is being commended for her track record in Sweden. Dr Anna Breman —the First Deputy-Governor of Sweden’s central…
The SME StreamLeah McKerrow: North Chamber CEO on the call to reverse the ban on card surcharges
A view that small businesses may suffer and not be able to survive if the Government's surcharge ban comes into play. Commerce Minister Scott Simpson announced…
The SME StreamScott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the open letter urging Govt to rethink surcharge ban
The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister is not sharing the same fears as retailers over the surcharge ban. Scott Simpson says the legislation banning…
The SME StreamPerspective with Ryan Bridge: Can Anna Breman turn the economy around?
The Swedes do central banking a little different to us, and I reckon it's good news we've got a Swede in charge. Riksbank - their RBNZ equivalent - is really…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Mood of the Boardroom survey
Nicola Willis admits the economy isn't where the Government would like it to be. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows business leaders are…
The SME StreamMarisa Bidois: Restaurant Association boss on new Holidays Act changes
Changes to the Holidays Act have been welcomed by businesses as long overdue. The new system will include accrual for sick and annual leave. The Government…
The SME StreamPaul Mackay: Business NZ employment specialist on the Government's changes to sick and annual leave
Business NZ says the Government's making workers leave simpler and more cost-effective. It's announced a new hours-based annual and sick leave accrual system…
The SME StreamLeeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the upcoming changes to the Holidays Act
Businesses are hopeful an overhaul of the Holidays Act will give them clearer leave guidelines. The Workplace Minister will announcing a change to the 2003 Act…
The SME StreamBrad Jacobs: Coffee Club Director on the changes to the 2003 Holidays Act
There are still grey areas in the Government's proposed leave legislation. The Government's announced a new system to replace the 2003 Holidays Act. Coffee…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government promising a significant boost to the construction sector
Nicola Willis says there's been a clear message to all ministers - we don't want the billions recently allocated for infrastructure sitting in Government bank…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the GDP drop
Last week's GDP data prompted disappointment from many - but how did the markets react? GDP figures show a worse dip in the economy than economists and the…
The SME StreamHamish Pepper: Forecasts rise for OCR after GDP shrinks
The economy had a worse than expected drop in the June quarter, shrinking 0.9%. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has blamed it on global turmoil, but the Reserve…
The SME StreamWhat customers lose when companies collapse
When a business fails, it’s not just owners and staff who feel the impact. Customers can be left out of pocket, without products, or fighting to recover…
The SME StreamEric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on the GDP contracting 0.9%
How much blame for the GDP drop can be placed at the feet of the Reserve Bank? GDP's fallen 0.9 percent in the June quarter – a much sharper drop than…
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: Surely we've reached the bottom of the economic cycle
The news came in around quarter to 11 yesterday, and it was unwelcome confirmation of what many people had been experiencing, had been feeling. The economy had…
The SME StreamBarry Soper: Senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis and New Zealand's GDP
Former finance minister Roger Douglas has called for current finance minister Nicola Willis to resign. He says that the decrease in the country’s GDP is…
The SME StreamGareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the GDP falling by 0.9% in the June quarter
Our economy's been shrinking much faster than economists thought. Latest data just out from Stats NZ shows GDP fell 0.9% in the three months to June. That…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the GDP dropping 0.9%, a new Reserve Bank Governor
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says a new Reserve Bank Governor will be announced “very shortly” as she comes under growing pressure to tackle New…
The SME StreamSir John Key: Former Prime Minister on the GDP contracting 0.9%
Sir John Key says the Reserve Bank deserves much of the blame for the latest sharp drop in GDP. Our economy's contracted 0.9% in the June quarter. The…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister voices surprise with latest GDP numbers
Nicola Willis says uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs drove down GDP in the June quarter. But the Finance Minister admits has admitted she was surprised…
The SME StreamPerspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The pressure's on the RBNZ to fix the economy - fast
Well, I think it's fair to say that the GDP print has come in at something of a shock. The Reserve Bank was picking a contraction of 0.3 percent. The consensus…
The SME StreamMike's Minute: Compulsory KiwiSaver could be our answer to saving
Having argued the other week for compulsory KiwiSaver, it was sort of ironic, but probably lucky, that several reports came out post the comments that wanted…
The SME StreamRyan Bridge: The waiting game continues for the economy
Has Nicola Willis failed on growth in her year of growth? So far, yes. We’ve gone nowhere in six months - Q2 basically wiped out Q1. Should she resign?…