TradeWindow pursuing ‘Rule of 40', needs positive earnings first
Trade Window Holdings has publicised its aspiration to be a 'Rule of 40' company for the first time while reporting its FY25 financial results today.
The NZX-listed trade-related software company's founder and CEO, AJ Smith, said it was making 'solid progress' towards meeting the capital
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