ANALYSIS: The notion of New Zealand as a business-friendly nation has been undermined, raising serious questions about the sustainability of SMEs in the current regulatory landscape.
Hopefully, SMEs can contribute to a more informed policy debate on reducing regulatory red tape.
A common complaint among SMEs is the crippling impact of compliance costs.
With the recent establishment of the Ministry for Regulation, the Government has signalled a commitment to addressing this issue. But does the reality match the rhetoric?
The body of research on this topic is sparse and far
