Opinion: Logic wins on capital gains tax
The government’s decision to not progress with a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a smart move – and one many SME owners around the country …
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April 19, 2019 Opinion: Logic wins on capital gains tax
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April 17, 2019 Supporter Channel: Storytech
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April 16, 2019 Northland Inc launches new business connectivity service
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April 11, 2019 NZ needs two-factor security to fight cyber crime
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April 11, 2019 Interview: Jonathan Rice – Joyn
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Supporter Channel: Storytech
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Northland Inc launches new business connectivity service
Northland businesses will be able to ‘join the dots’ through a new, free business connectivity service launched by Northland Inc this month through www.kiteao.nz. The …
NZ needs two-factor security to fight cyber crime
With nearly one third of local SMEs – potentially up to 150,000 businesses – having experienced a cyber attack and a majority of SME operators …
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Supporter Channel: Storytech
Listen to the interview “Everybody has a better product. That’s why you need a better story.” When award winning ad man James Hurman set out …
Interview: Jonathan Rice – Joyn
When Auckland entrepreneur Jonathan Rice and business partner Sean Walters started JOYN, their new recruitment model was set to disrupt an industry renowned for eye …
Startup Watch: My Goodness!
Founder/s: Lindsay Wells and Duane Wells HQ: Whangarei What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? We make a dairy-free …
Startup Watch: Joblist
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ecentre Startup Watch: SMEtric Insights
Founder/s: Warwick Russell & Hayden Russell HQ: Auckland What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? Smetric Insights provides business …
ecentre Startup Watch: Dataphyll
Founder/s: Patrick Malley, Christoph Kistler, Kerrin Roberts HQ: Whangarei & Auckland What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? Dataphyll …
Startup Watch: Tankful
Founder/s: Libby Evans & Toby Evans HQ: Mangawhai What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? We’re a tech company …
Startup Watch: AllGoods
Founder/s: Nathan Taylor, Levi Fawcett, Bradley Meredith, Mark Song HQ: Christchurch What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? AllGoods …
Interview: Milot Zeqiri – ArchiPro
Milot Zeqiri is no stranger to adversity. Arriving in New Zealand in 1999 as a refugee from war-torn Kosovo, the entrepreneur in training realised that …
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Supporter Channel: Storytech
Listen to the interview “Everybody has a better product. That’s why you need a better story.” When award winning ad man James Hurman set out …
Sales and marketing strategy – planning your journey to sales success
Do you have a clear sales and marketing strategy to grow sales in this new financial year? If you don’t make the time to dream …
Online reviews are essential but remember their real purpose
We know Kiwi consumers rely on reviews to make a purchasing decision, especially when buying online. As an entrepreneur you want a positive online presence …
Video: Top 5 digital marketing trends and how they are changing in 2019
If you’re running a business in NZ or Australia – whether you’re just getting started or you’ve got a nationwide presence with a large market …
What Government funding is available for startups in NZ?
One of the questions we’re often asked is, “What Government funding is available for startups in New Zealand?” Like so many questions in life, the …
Video: If you’re not making video content, you’re not on the radar
Video content is an important and integral component of business today. But why? What makes video content so powerful? And how do you do it …
How the Internet of Things is impacting New Zealand businesses
Most forward-thinking organisations will understand the importance of big data, and perhaps on a lesser scale – artificial intelligence. But there’s no doubt that the …
A ten point checklist for entrepreneurial success
Do I have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? This question is one that almost everyone thinking about starting a business asks themselves …
Supporter Channel: Firefly
Listen on Soundcloud It would be fair to say Anthony Baxter has learnt a thing or two about entrepreneurship, since launching his digital marketing agency …
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Opinion: Logic wins on capital gains tax
The government’s decision to not progress with a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a smart move – and one many SME owners around the country …
NZ needs two-factor security to fight cyber crime
With nearly one third of local SMEs – potentially up to 150,000 businesses – having experienced a cyber attack and a majority of SME operators …
NZ flight search site promises lower airfares
New Zealanders will have a world-leading algorithm to thank when they jet around the world for a fraction of the cost they could be paying. …
To innovate with IOT, focus on users, not hardware
Leveraging the capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) is critical for those aiming to maximise productive outputs from advances in technology. So what are …
SME operators strongly oppose Capital Gains Tax
Local SME operators, representing over half a million businesses in New Zealand, are strongly opposed to the Tax Working Group’s capital gains tax (CGT) proposal …
Survival of the fittest – SME’s must evolve to conquer development disruptions
New Zealand is going through its biggest building boom to-date, proof of this is the 140 cranes operating countrywide, with 50% of them operating in …
Auckland entrepreneur takes on travel giants
Auckland entrepreneur Hiten Parbhu is aiming to take the pain out of booking flights and hotels for multiple travellers, and has launched an online app …
Could low interest rates mean more funds for businesses?
Recently, the HSBC introduced a two-year fixed rate mortgage special at 3.69% – one of the lowest that they have offered in the New Zealand …
Cleaner experience for residential and commercial property sellers
An Auckland based cleaning service, Service King, is looking to shake up the cleaning industry, by making life easier for sellers in the residential and …
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Northland Inc launches new business connectivity service
Northland businesses will be able to ‘join the dots’ through a new, free business connectivity service launched by Northland Inc this month through www.kiteao.nz. The …
Ministry of Awesome
Who: Ministry of Awesome What: Innovation Hub, Startup Support, Coworking Space, Events, Mentoring HQ: Christchurch INTRODUCTION Ministry of Awesome is the starting point for entrepreneurs, …
The Workshop
Who: The Workshop What: Coworking Space HQ: 37D Crummer Road, Ponsonby, Auckland INTRODUCTION The Workshop is a community-centric shared office for conscious businesses, creative teams …
Techweek19 launch shines light on Northland innovators
From the launch of a new web platform to connect companies in the region, to details about how Te Tai Tokerau Northland’s entrepreneurs can meet …
Blockchain accelerator to give startups business edge
Blockchain venture studio Centrality, hopes New Zealand’s first blockchain accelerator programme will be a launchpad to global opportunities for Kiwi startups. Blockchain is often misunderstood …
Business bootcamp contest to boost Northland entrepreneurs
The deadline is looming for Northlanders to enter The Pick:19 business accelerator competition, aiming to strengthen entrepreneurial talent in Northland through a free, 12-week programme …
Opinion: Let’s put humanity back into startup culture
January. No month better encapsulates the promise, the potential, the energy of the entrepreneur, than this. It’s the month that offers us all something of …
GridAKL
Who: GridAKL What: Innovation Hub, Coworking Space, Events, Mentoring HQ: Auckland INTRODUCTION GridAKL is at the heart of the innovation precinct in Wynyard Quarter operating …
Trustees to boost Queenstown Lakes District startup ecosystem
Startup Queenstown Lakes Trust has announced the appointment of a Board of Trustees to lead the startup ecosystem and community in the broader Queenstown Lakes …
Learn about NZ's startup ecosystemStartup NZ
Ministry of Awesome
Who: Ministry of Awesome What: Innovation Hub, Startup Support, Coworking Space, Events, Mentoring HQ: Christchurch INTRODUCTION Ministry of Awesome is the starting point for entrepreneurs, …
The Workshop
Who: The Workshop What: Coworking Space HQ: 37D Crummer Road, Ponsonby, Auckland INTRODUCTION The Workshop is a community-centric shared office for conscious businesses, creative teams …
GridAKL
Who: GridAKL What: Innovation Hub, Coworking Space, Events, Mentoring HQ: Auckland INTRODUCTION GridAKL is at the heart of the innovation precinct in Wynyard Quarter operating …
The Orchard
Who: The Orchard What: Innovation Hub, Coworking Space, Events HQ: Whangarei INTRODUCTION The Orchard is a collaborative business and event space for the growing community …
GreenHouse
Who: GreenHouse What: Innovation Hub HQ: Christchurch Established: 2015 INTRODUCTION GreenHouse is home to a diverse group of dedicated individuals, early stage start-ups, and growing …
Bounce
Who: Bounce What: Groups & Networks HQ: New Plymouth Established: 2017 INTRODUCTION Bounce is a monthly breakfast meetup for entrepreneurs in New Plymouth, Taranaki. More …
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Free Ebook: The Rules of Attraction – An SME Introduction to Content Marketing
In today’s digital age, content is everything. That means if it’s not your content that your customers are consuming, it’s your competitors. To help NZ …
5 questions every entrepreneur should ask when people offer advice
When you know nothing, even fools can sound like geniuses. This is a vital lesson that all entrepreneurs need to learn as soon as possible …
The danger of discounting
Price pressure is a common reality of doing business and setting prices can drive an entrepreneur crazy. Not to mention the consternation faced by owners …