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Half of New Zealand firms plan to raise prices next quarter

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By B2B News | 02 Aug 2026 | 4 min read
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Small business sales just posted their best quarterly growth in four years

The best number in nearly four years For once, the small business data is genuinely good. Xero's latest Small Business Insights...

By B2B News | 30 Jul 2026 | 4 min read
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Why are 34 buyers competing for businesses in a supposedly flat economy

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By B2B News | 27 Jul 2026 | 4 min read
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By B2B News | 27 Jul 2026 | 4 min read
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