2016 Small Business Award
2016 Award Winner
Bank of the Year - Small Business - BNZ
Numbers crunched by Canstar Researchers
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4
eligible institutions assessed
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10
business credit cards rated
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13
business transaction & savings accounts rated
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13
business loans rated
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1
award winner
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Sole traders our backbone:
70.3% of New Zealand businesses are operated by sole traders, and another 23.4% have 1-10 employees.
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It’s about more than just banking
“We’ve worked hard to improve what we deliver for our small business customers…”
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Borrowing vs. Saving: What are Kiwi businesses doing?
Kiwi businesses spend a lot – 88% of what they earn, in fact.
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Merchant services available for small business
What EFTPOS payment machines, eCommerce website options, and POS systems are available for small businesses in New Zealand?
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