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  1. 3h ago

    Why global bond markets matter for your mortgage

    The Reserve Bank can hold the OCR steady, so why can longer-term mortgage rates still move? On The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins talks to Matt Logan, portfolio manager at Fisher Funds, about what rising US bond yields mean for Kiwi borrowers and savers. They also look at how Big Tech is borrowing to build AI data centres, and whether rising borrowing costs could slow the boom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why global bond markets matter for your mortgage

  2. 3h ago

    Is Google Dying? How to Get Your Business Found by AI

    What happens when your next customer asks ChatGPT what to buy instead of searching on Google? And more importantly, will AI recommend YOUR business? The way customers discover brands, compare products and make purchasing decisions is changing fast. For business owners who rely on Google, SEO, social media and paid advertising to drive sales, this could change everything. In this episode we unpack how AI is reshaping online shopping, what it means for traditional marketing and how entrepreneurs can position their businesses to get discovered in this new era of search. We also put my own businesses to the test! We ask ChatGPT to recommend products and brands to see if my businesses make the cut or if AI sends potential customers straight to my competitors. We find out just how visible my own brands really are in the age of AI. We break down how to adapt your marketing strategy, get your brand discovered by AI and stay ahead of the competition. Because it's no longer just about ranking on Google. It's about making sure AI recommends YOUR business, not your competitors. Ready to take your business further? 🔗 Book a free strategy call: https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/ 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on business, marketing, strategy and scaling. 🌐 Learn more: http://makeithappen.org.nz/ 🌐 Instagram: @makeithappen  Episode references: Campaign Brief NZ — AI and consumer search, October 2026 IAB NZ — How Kiwi shoppers are discovering and buying in 2026 Google — Search, AI and brand discovery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is Google Dying? How to Get Your Business Found by AI

  3. 3h ago

    Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says Luxon should be open to Opportunity

    The wait is on to see what New Zealand's next government will look like.  Preliminary results favour the National Coalition, but that could change when special votes are counted.  Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says, "I'd like to see, ACT, New Zealand First and National really to come together on that, put aside a bit of politics, and do what the country needs" He says top priority for the coalition should be economic reform.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says Luxon should be open to Opportunity

  4. 3h ago

    What the US Mid Terms mean for NZ investors - Thu 5 Nov

    Aaron Ibbotson from Forsyth Barr - why the bounce... and what are the risks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What the US Mid Terms mean for NZ investors - Thu 5 Nov

  5. 3h ago

    Mark Lister: Craig Investment Partners Investment Director on AI bubble close to bursting

    A call has been made that the AI bubble is about to burst.  Wall Streets' NASDAQ Index fell 5% overnight, and it's the tech sstocks that are losing value.  Commentators say this is the long-expected 'burst' of the AI bubble.  Craig Investment Partners Investment Director Mark Lister told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the bubble is deflating, but won't necessarily 'pop'.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Lister: Craig Investment Partners Investment Director on AI bubble close to bursting

  6. 3d ago

    The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 6th November

    As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice.  This week, More Kiwis are out of work, so could that put a pause on incoming OCR hikes? Election day looms with the cost of living and fuel top of mind for voters .. plus what retailers have done to boost their confidence in the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 6th November

  7. 3d ago

    From a Failed Business to 800+ Retail Stores: How She Built Eve Wellness | Guest: Beatrice Thorne Laloli

    How do you turn a small business into an international brand and get your products into major retailers like Chemist Warehouse and Woolworths? In this episode we sit down with Beatrice Thorne-Laloli, co-founder of Eve Wellness, the New Zealand women's health and supplement brand now stocked in over 800 retail stores across New Zealand and Australia, with expansion into the UK. But the journey wasn't straightforward. What started as a hormone-testing business quickly revealed a major problem: the market was too small to scale. Beatrice shares how they turned that early setback into their biggest competitive advantage, using years of customer research to develop products women actually wanted. We get into the realities of building and scaling a product-based business, including how to pitch your products to major retailers, negotiate wholesale margins, create a retail pitch deck and build enough customer demand to succeed on shelves. Beatrice also shares why Chemist Warehouse became one of Eve Wellness's most profitable sales channels and the challenges of expanding into Australia and the UK. Whether you're launching your first product, trying to get stocked in retail stores or looking to scale your business internationally, this episode is packed with practical advice from a founder who's done it. Ready to take your business further? 🔗 Book a free strategy call: https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/ 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on business, marketing, strategy and scaling. 🌐 Learn more: http://makeithappen.org.nz/ 🌐 Instagram: @makeithappen  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    From a Failed Business to 800+ Retail Stores: How She Built Eve Wellness | Guest: Beatrice Thorne Laloli

  8. 3d ago

    What the US Mid Terms could mean for the NZ economy - Thu 5 Nov

    Ada Echetebu, US commercial law attorney, and Jonathan Mason, NZ-US Council chair, discuss what the US midterm results mean for New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What the US Mid Terms could mean for the NZ economy - Thu 5 Nov
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Looking for actionable business insights all in one place? We're here to help you find a way with a curation of the ‘best bits’ from top business podcasts. Save time searching; subscribe to the SME Stream where you can listen to relevant, timely, business-related content today.   

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  • Creator
    iHeartRadio NZ
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The SME Stream

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