Browns Bay's second hand market is always bustling with visitors, eager to snap up a quirky artefact or must-have bargain. But what many people may not know is that the market is a registered charity, and its primary purpose is as a fundraiser for Coastguard North Shore and other projects within the local community. [...]
THE NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Research by NZ Post recently found that New Zealanders spent $3.6 billion online in 2017, with the average online shopper spending more than $2,350 annually. The report also found that local retailers' online revenues increased by 9% - outstripping growth in "bricks and mortar" sales.* What is the future of the [...]
The "good life" may be blooming, but it's far from simple Back in the early 1980s, when Prince Charles started using words like "sustainability" and "organic" he was viewed by some as a radical and even as the butt of jokes. But now, the global market for organic food is worth approx. €85bn (NZ$146bn), [...]
Running a business can be hard work on the best of days. But what happens when things go wrong? Now back in business after a fire that almost shut them down, Steve and Anita from Beach Bistro have three big learnings: 1. Check your insurance cover. Check it regularly with your accountant. Business changes [...]
