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When it comes to planning your exit, one of the hurdles we see, along with organising the financials or the logistics of wrapping up your involvement in the business, it is also figuring out what life looks like after you step away.

If you’re considering stepping into business ownership, one of the most important questions to ask yourself is: Why do I want to do this? 

Something unique about the business of dairy farming, is that the business model is generally the same. With the link from farm to consumer made possible by Fonterra or Open Country, there is no requirement for farmers to market their product.

Conductive Education Taranaki Trust is dedicated to maximising the ability in disability: supporting people to become more independent, confident and socially connected through the delivery of Conductive Education services.

Rack n Stack specialises in providing tailored storage solutions for businesses that need to efficiently store a variety of products for sale or manufacturing.

The 2025 Government Budget has landed, and with it comes several changes that you should consider in your business plan and budget for the year ahead.

When you start out in farming, there is normally a driving force or ambition that is pushing you to take that step: your “why”. In the early days, this is very front of mind and is one of the factors that keeps you moving forward.

Are you confident the steps you’ve taken both on, and off farm are enough to see you through the cash gap between now and next season?

You’ve spent years building up a business that you’re proud of and it’s now time to enjoy life outside of running the business.

Vivian Pharmacy is a New Plymouth-based community pharmacy owned and operated by pharmacists Catherine Keenan and Amanda Slaats.

Green Grass Farming is owned by Kate, Ryan, and Scott Anderson, they are 50/50 sharemilkers farming in Coastal Taranaki.

“Survive till ‘25” has been the mantra we have all come to know and dread. Well, ’25 is almost here, and the good news is – it is looking like there will be plenty of opportunities to help businesses thrive!

As the holiday season approaches, many businesses in New Zealand gear up for the Christmas shutdown.

While there has been some downward movement in interest rates and inflation, borrowing for new projects is still proving difficult for many and our customers are still feeling the pinch which is causing them to think twice before leaping into purchases.

When you start out in business there is normally some driving force or ambition that convinced you to create, or purchase, your own business – the why.

Navigating the business landscape in Aotearoa can be a challenge but fear not! We're here to guide you through the ins and outs of planning, and how to identify both the risks and opportunities that lie ahead.

As a business owner, you know that you can’t survive without your customers. But how much do you actually know about your customers?

Navigating the intricate waters of the business landscape requires more than just a map; it demands a crew of skilled navigators. This is where an advisory board steps

It’s been a turbulent couple of years for business owners, in this blog we reconsider the way you should measure success, and the key metrics to monitor to ensure your business stays viable.

Capturing the spirit of Women's Entrepreneurship Day we're proud to share advice from five women in business that we admire from their business journey's so far.

It’s no secret that being in business is a journey. Once your business is well established, with strong foundations, and is operating seamlessly, you will likely be well-positioned for growth.