Open for Small Business
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Welcome to Open for Small Business, the podcast that shines a light on the heart and hustle of small business owners across Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by Bridget Snelling, Country Manager for Xero in Aotearoa, we’re bringing you a series that’s all about celebrating the people behind the businesses. In each episode, we dive into the real stories of small business life. From the exhilarating highs of a breakthrough moment to the tough lessons learned in the trenches, we explore what it truly takes to build and sustain a business in today’s ever-changing landscape. There are so many incredible small businesses across the motu that are thriving, innovating, bucking economic trends, and making a meaningful impact in their communities. Open for Small Business is here to give these voices a platform, and support you with insights, encouragement, and a whole lot of admiration for the mahi you do every day.
Ian Jones on leadership, legacy and the lessons businesses can learn from the All Blacks
Open for Small Business · 22 views · 1 day ago
Feeding a bigger mission: Gina Urlich on taking Odi Organics into its next chapter
Open for Small Business · 717 views · 2 weeks ago
From Redundancy to Runway: Clint Cardozo on building OneReg
Open for Small Business · 803 views · 4 weeks ago
What’s holding Kiwi SMEs back from AI? James Bergin on Practical Ways to Harness AI’s Business Value
Open for Small Business · 316 views · 3 months ago
Sleep, Stress and Small Business: Sarah Laurie on breathing better during the day
Open for Small Business · 577 views · 4 months ago
Going Global: Maree Glading on taking Evre to the world
Open for Small Business · 97 views · 5 months ago
AI that actually helps: Kayur Patel on practical hacks for busy small business owners
Open for Small Business · 801 views · 6 months ago
Logistics, leadership and leaps of faith: Chris Tacon on building Consignly
Open for Small Business · 984 views · 6 months ago
Beyond the ingredient: Emma Lewisham on building a skincare brand anchored in science, not trends
Open for Small Business · 938 views · 7 months ago
Reclaim time & reduce the emotional tax: Two Raw Sisters on building a business that works for you
Open for Small Business · 1.1K views · 7 months ago
Calm Under Pressure: Sarah Laurie on building resilience for the New Year
Open for Small Business · 372 views · 9 months ago
Retail Reset: Retail NZ’s CEO on navigating Black Friday and beyond
Open for Small Business · 361 views · 10 months ago
People first: Cat Peters on building a high performing business
Open for Small Business · 288 views · 10 months ago
From paddock to plate: Simon Eriksen on scaling Neat Meat with purpose
Open for Small Business · 523 views · 11 months ago
Serving Up Success: Josh & Helen Emett on building the Emett Group
Open for Small Business · 759 views · 11 months ago
Breaking the burnout cycle: Rajna Bogdanovic on building Optimally
Open for Small Business · 508 views · 1 year ago
Finding Your Way: Cat MacNaughtan on building 'Getting Lost’
Open for Small Business · 88 views · 1 year ago
Tracking Success: Johnny Davison’s journey with Hitrak
Open for Small Business · 45 views · 1 year ago
From Court to Community: PJ and Krissie King’s small business journey
Open for Small Business · 30 views · 1 year ago
Building Beauty with Purpose: Maree Glading’s Evre Skincare Story
Open for Small Business · 50 views · 1 year ago