After two years of fighting fires and counting every cent, operating lean and smart is a prerequisite for SMEs. Hopes in 2022 are for a more settled economy and digging for growth ...

As more workers seek flexible working arrangements (FWA) in a bid to strike a better work/life balance, SME owners are asking themselves if it’s a good and permanent fit for them ...

SME owners and HR professionals may have missed this week’s Beehive announcement regarding working holiday and supplementary seasonal employment visas. This press release first ...

Icehouse coach Kevin Bailey provides insight on access to credit options for Kiwi businesses.

We caught up with Gavin Lennox, Group CEO, to discuss the behind-the-scenes creation of The Icehouse’s 20 year anniversary publication. You can find it here and we'll be ...

Imposter Syndrome. It’s not a phrase we particularly like at The Icehouse. It infers that we lack the skills or the confidence to get something done. Or both. For an owner or CEO, ...

David Downs, the new Chair, discusses his journey to The Icehouse and the current and future challenges facing New Zealand SMEs.

5 aspects of business resilience (from 5 different viewpoints): Repost

Everything you need to know from an HR perspective around the new employee sick leave entitlement changes. This article appeared on the Robyn Young HR website. As well as being an

The Icehouse is hosting two subsidised digital workshops in July to give exporting SMEs a better understanding of the key markets of China, Japan and South Korea.