Dan Rennie is the founder of Auckland-based economics education resource companies Rennie Resources and Elearn Resources.

A student job has turned into a business that links doctors and patients.

Former civil engineer Brad Booysen is the founder and CEO of Storkk, a software applications company that helps lawyers and other professionals plan and manage their professional development.

Stu Jordan is founder and executive chocolatier at Kako Chocolate, an Auckland-based chocolate manufacturer and chocolate school.

Keith and Jill Sharp are the founders of Mocha Events — the company behind The Chocolate and Coffee Show, which will run in Auckland on the 3rd and 4th of May.

Mary Bennett is a co-founder and owner of chocolate producer Bennetts of Mangawhai.

Declan Scott is a director of Christchurch-based SHE Chocolat.

The bubble word is increasingly being used to describe residential property markets in many countries, writes Brian Gaynor.

More than three quarters of Kiwi SMEs want easier access to expert help but value for money and time away remain issues, according to new research.

Duo use techniques from reality-TV shows to help companies tell their stories.

Judy Knott and Mary McDonald are the co-founders of Auckland-based businesses JCL Education, an education consultancy, and Fabulous Favours, a wedding favours provider.

Lufi Rasmussen, owner of the Misiluki Day Spa in Apia, Samoa, is developing a luxury natural skincare range under her brand.

Aaron Calman (known by his nickname, Lizard) is the owner of Dos Amigos, an Auckland-based Mexican restaurant.

Angel investor network the Ice Angels have invested more than $7.8m into 26 Kiwi firms over the past 12 months.

Riaan Schmulian is the Auckland-based CEO of creative advertising agency Gravity Bureau, which has offices in Auckland and Los Angeles.