Podcasts by BNZ Connect SME Podcast

BNZ Connect SME Podcast

Get insights into the unique challenges and creative solutions of some of New Zealand’s most innovative businesses. This podcast brings together two businesses per episode to discuss how they navigated sudden change during New Zealand’s COVID-19 lockdown, what they learned, and how they’re looking to the future. Hosted by New Zealand Herald Business Editor at Large, Liam Dann.


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Managing rapid growth from 2020-09-11T09:00

For some SMEs COVID-19 presented an opportunity for rapid growth, but like many businesses who experience a surge in demand, there can be a number of growing pains along the way. For Kenneth Leo...

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Making tough decisions under pressure from 2020-09-07T08:00

Being a business owner means making tough decisions. When some businesses were forced to close their doors during New Zealand’s initial Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown, or faced losing millions of dol...

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Passion and purpose from 2020-08-31T09:00

When your business’ future is up in the air, it can be a good idea to focus on your core values and passions. For two Wellington-based tech companies, New Zealand’s initial lockdown presented op...

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Leveraging local from 2020-08-24T09:00

Lockdown of the borders could have been devastating for two businesses reliant on international tourists. But Richard Ussher from Nelson’s popular Cable Bay Adventure Park and Oscar Rodwell from...

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Trusting your gut or the numbers from 2020-08-10T10:00

When a crisis hits, do you turn to data and information to help you navigate a way through or do you rely on your gut? In this episode we speak to two innovative businesses both faced with the c...

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Innovating out of adversity from 2020-08-04T08:00

What do you do when a global pandemic wipes out your customers almost overnight? Joe Bradford from Fiasco, a road case manufacturer for the events industry, and Olive Tabor, who owns a boutique ...

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Balancing kindness with cashflow from 2020-07-21T09:00

A global pandemic forced Kiwi businesses to re-examine how they operate. For two businesses on the cusp of the latest tech trends, it inspired more than just creative solutions – it inspired alt...

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Leaning in and leading through from 2020-07-20T09:00

Faced with a challenge like no other, and with the responsibility of other people and your employees jobs on your shoulders, how do you lead your business through uncertainty? In this episode we...

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Coming soon – BNZ Connect SME from 2020-07-08T10:30

Get insights into the unique challenges and creative solutions of some of New Zealand’s most innovative businesses. This podcast brings together two businesses per episode to discuss ho...

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