The SME Stream

Tech entrepreneur and investor Guy Haddleton has built and sold businesses worth billions, but his journey began in the New Zealand SAS before an unlikely business venture launched from his Bristol apartment.
He joins Liam Dann on Money Talks to discuss starting a company with almost no money, accidentally buying a €2,000 T-shirt and why he believes New Zealand needs to think much bigger about its economic future.
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Think you know where your money goes? Small, everyday purchases can add up to a very different picture — and cancelling a subscription might only be the start.
Nadine Higgins is joined by James Blair, Wealth Director at Lighthouse Financial, to explain how to give your finances a spring clean. They discuss setting realistic goals, identifying spending that doesn’t match your priorities, and using automatic payments to keep your savings on track.
Plus, how to approach mortgage repayments, why insurance needs change over time, what to review in your KiwiSaver, and why chasing shortcuts can put you further behind.
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What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't building your own following, but tapping into someone else's?
Some of the world's biggest brands, including SKIMS, Good American and Poppi, have turned influencer partnerships into billion-dollar businesses. But behind those familiar faces are some incredibly smart business strategies that most entrepreneurs aren't taking advantage of.
In this episode of Make It Happen, I'm joined by producer Holli to break down the business behind influencer marketing, how these partnerships actually work and why having the most followers doesn't necessarily mean generating the most sales.
We look at how brands have partnered with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Indie Clinton and Alix Earle, and explore the different ways businesses can leverage an existing audience — from paid collaborations and micro-influencer marketing to affiliate programmes and offering influencers equity in a business.
I also share what's worked across my own businesses, why smaller creators can sometimes deliver better results than major influencers, and how to start building an influencer marketing strategy even if you have a limited budget and no audience of your own.
Whether you're launching a product, growing an e-commerce brand or looking for smarter ways to attract customers, this episode will give you practical ideas for turning influence into actual sales.
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Most people are probably uncomfortable with the idea of writing a prenup at the start of a relationship, but lawyer Holly Egerton learnt the hard way that they might be more important that you realise. After breaking off her engagement, Holly got stuck in four years of legal hell when her ex wouldn't agree to sell their house.
Now, Holly is launching a relationship property academy to educate kiwis about what really happens to your property and finances at the end of a relationship. Listeners to this episode can use code WNTT to get $100 off at succession.nz
In the episode Toni and Holly chat about Holly's personal story that led to her starting this business, why people are so uncomfortable talking about prenups, why the end of a relationship can have a disproportionately negative affect on women, and so much more.
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ASB senior economist Mark Smith on why businesses keep investing despite election uncertainty.
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