{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b8c9d9093397eb0556f37f/6ae12b9b664593f8062c875a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Election Special: Cameron Brewer on National’s plans for small business","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b8c9d9093397eb0556f37f/1793141638761-7cba9820-bf2b-4db2-b7b2-f1127b7a182d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this election special of Open for Small Business, Bridget Snelling talks with Cameron Brewer, National’s Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing about the pressures facing Kiwi businesses and National’s plans to support them.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on his experience running a community newspaper and leading the Newmarket Business Association, Cameron reflects on what he’s hearing from small business owners around the country.</p><p><br></p><p>He outlines key proposals in National’s 47-point small business plan, including making government easier to deal with, helping sole traders hire their first employee, and reviewing the GST registration threshold. </p><p><br></p><p>They also discuss investment, productivity, and practical support for businesses adopting AI.</p>","author_name":"Presented by Xero"}