SMEs

Commerce Commission finalises commercial credit card fee caps to align NZ rates closer to Australia after finding they 'remain above efficient levels'

Commerce Commission finalises commercial credit card fee caps to align NZ rates closer to Australia after finding they 'remain above efficient levels'

Md Akhtaruzzaman looks at whether Australia's ban on card surcharges could lead to a rise in tax evasion

Md Akhtaruzzaman looks at whether Australia's ban on card surcharges could lead to a rise in tax evasion

Commerce Commission says businesses could cut costs by 53% by using open banking instead of Visa and Mastercard debit transactions

Commerce Commission says businesses could cut costs by 53% by using open banking instead of Visa and Mastercard debit transactions

Use of contactless payments by those aged 65 and older falling as concern about surcharges rises

Use of contactless payments by those aged 65 and older falling as concern about surcharges rises

National wants to keep Investment Boost, review the GST registration threshold and create an AI-powered export navigator covering things like tariffs as party releases small business plan

National wants to keep Investment Boost, review the GST registration threshold and create an AI-powered export navigator covering things like tariffs as party releases small business plan

Alex Richter and Malcolm Foo say the opportunity for us is much more than just adopting AI's benefits. Competitive advantage will only come after we use it to build productivity, and that requires a three-part plan

Alex Richter and Malcolm Foo say the opportunity for us is much more than just adopting AI's benefits. Competitive advantage will only come after we use it to build productivity, and that requires a three-part plan

'They see the dividends' - National's Nicola Willis wants to find capital for Kiwibank, but promises it will stay in 'Kiwi hands'

'They see the dividends' - National's Nicola Willis wants to find capital for Kiwibank, but promises it will stay in 'Kiwi hands'

'Most definitely not': Peters rejects Seymour's minimum wage freeze in Kingmakers' debate

'Most definitely not': Peters rejects Seymour's minimum wage freeze in Kingmakers' debate

NZ First wants to lower company tax rate to 20% from 28% for companies with turnover under $30 million

NZ First wants to lower company tax rate to 20% from 28% for companies with turnover under $30 million

Govt extends $15,000 AI grants pilot for small businesses by 6 months to mid-2027

Govt extends $15,000 AI grants pilot for small businesses by 6 months to mid-2027

Lynda Moore explores the implications for your finances when illness strikes, whether you are a business owner or employee

Lynda Moore explores the implications for your finances when illness strikes, whether you are a business owner or employee

Alexander Richter & Malcolm Foo argue government and businesses must take action to harness and scale up AI use to drive productivity and competitiveness

Alexander Richter & Malcolm Foo argue government and businesses must take action to harness and scale up AI use to drive productivity and competitiveness

Mark Laurence presents his proposed draft AI policy for New Zealand and calls for a national AI conference

Mark Laurence presents his proposed draft AI policy for New Zealand and calls for a national AI conference

ACT wants to freeze the minimum wage, create training wage set at 60% for youth workers, arguing 'higher wages require businesses that can grow'

ACT wants to freeze the minimum wage, create training wage set at 60% for youth workers, arguing 'higher wages require businesses that can grow'

Lynda Moore says uncomplicated, clear financial habits can simplify and clarify the way your small business is performing, and prevent some very messy surprises

Lynda Moore says uncomplicated, clear financial habits can simplify and clarify the way your small business is performing, and prevent some very messy surprises