Business capability case studies
A recipe for success - Cookie Time
After starting two unsuccessful businesses, Michael Mayell, then 21, started Cookie Time, which has grown into an iconic New Zealand brand. CNZ chats to Michael to find out his recipe for success.
Brewing an epic plan - Epic Beer
A passion for good beer took Luke Nicholas from a high-paying job to a low-paying job managing a brewery, and on to developing an award winning beer brand. CNZ chats to Luke to find out about Epic’s success.
Cutting edge stuff - Running with Scissors
Finding themselves stuck in an agency that didn’t give them enough licence to be creative was just the impetus that Friday O’Flaherty and Andy Mitchell needed to follow their conviction and start their own company, Running with Scissors. Find out how they turned their vision into a success.
Damned tasty food - Hell Pizza
Callum Davies went from a pizza delivery guy at age 15 to co-owner and founder of a successful pizza franchise with 64 stores in New Zealand and more off shore. CNZ talks to Callum to find the ingredients that make Hell Pizza the success it is.
Exporting for the long-haul - Asil Group Limited
William Summerville worked for an export–import corporation for about 14 years. When he left, he saw a niche opportunity to develop a market in Asia around paua shells and the business grew to become the largest trader of seashells in the Asia–Pacific region, if not the world. CNZ chats to William to find out how Asil Group Limited went about it and how they plan to become New Zealand’s number one international branded food and beverage marketer.
Success by design - Annah Stretton
Annah Stretton went from an accountant at a clothing factory to a leading New Zealand fashion designer and recipient of many awards and accolades for both fashion design and being a successful business woman. CNZ chats to Annah to find out her tips for success.
The Mr Vintage story
Mr Vintage started as a part-time income venture while Rob Ewan, then 23, was at University selling t-shirts as a sideline. The Mr Vintage username from TradeMe stuck when Rob built his first sales website. CNZ chats to Rob to find out how he grew the part-time basement business into a recognised t-shirt brand.
Xeroing in on success - Xero
Technology entrepreneur Rod Drury shares some secrets behind the success of the NZSE-listed online accounting software company, Xero – a company he founded in July 2006 with specialist small business accountant Hamish Edwards.
International Volunteer HQ
After volunteering abroad Dan Radcliffe decided to set up his own company to simply the process for other volunteers.
Creating a virtual world - MiniMonos
Melissa Clark-Reynolds created the online world MiniMonos to teach children about sustainability.
Legging it - Lucy Lou
Inspired by a trip to Paris Nicola Thomas created a range of leggings and tights for the New Zealand market.
