Sick of all the sad-wrap? It's time for some glad-rap

Business is booming - despite what the media tells you - many businesses are not only surviving, they're thriving. Here's just a few:


Chocolate: cure-all even in the gloom. Cadbury chocolate confirmed this week that when the going gets tough, most of us reach for chocolate. Sales are up by 7%, with Dairy Milk streaking ahead with an 11% increase in sales.

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Wood exports are also up with strong demand from China. Praise be to wood, the natural choice.

Upholstery cleaning services are up as people hang onto their furniture. Now that’s got to be good for the environment.

Pre-loved, second hand retailers are all thriving in this economic environment. I’m amazed at the bargains you can pick up at the local Sal-ie Army store! I just picked up a great potato masher for 10cents! Check out quality second hand clothing stores and look fabulous for less.

Loan companies are doing very nicely as people seek refuge from poor cash flow. I’ve noticed a whole raft of innovative companies starting up to help people collect bad debts too. Just shows where there’s a crisis there’s an opportunity.

Education providers are doing very nicely thank you as people take the opportunity to upskill. If you’re going to be poor you may as well invest in your future. Some institutions are turning people away as numbers overflow.


Kiwibank profits are up as people switch banks and go with kiwi owned.

Air New Zealand has money in the bank while other airlines are in the red and some close their doors.

Holiday bargains are helping boost sales for the tourism industry.

Fuel prices continue to go down as do mortgage rates and house prices – making many things more affordable for people.

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