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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August 17, 2018 Interview: Milot Zeqiri – ArchiPro
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August 15, 2018 Soda Inc. launches programme to support Hawke’s Bay entrepreneurs
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August 1, 2018 Introducing StartUp NZ
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July 24, 2018 Don’t mistake good leadership for good management
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July 13, 2018 The pros and cons of having co-founders
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Introducing StartUp NZ
Got a business idea but don’t know who can help you with the next steps? Want to meet like-minded entrepreneurs and change makers in your …
Don’t mistake good leadership for good management
There is plenty of advice out there for employees about the importance of not mistaking good management for good leadership. But entrepreneurs also need to be …
The pros and cons of having co-founders
We often see single founders slogging it out on their own. While this isn’t necessarily a “problem” that needs solving, it does warrant a discussion. …
Setting Sales Targets: Three Key Mistakes To Avoid
At this time of year, a lot of businesses are starting to wonder if the sales targets and goals they have just set were realistic. …
Why a healthy New Zealand startup ecosystem is key
With the enormous influence of the knowledge economy on business, the value of a strong startup culture as an engine of innovation has been recognised …
Opinion: The entrepreneur Kool-Aid is just fine thanks
I’m not entirely sure what it is about Deborah Hill Cones’ “Stop drinking the entrepreneur Kool-Aid” that I find so perturbing. Is it the way …
Lessons from Scandinavian startup culture
Sweden, Norway and Denmark not only share a similar outlook and environment, they are also today’s business leaders in inventive start-up culture. Sweden in particular, …
5 basic ways to increase website traffic
I go to a business networking group every fortnight. One of the most common things said – the one thing that every business owner finds …
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Soda Inc. launches programme to support Hawke’s Bay entrepreneurs
Business Hawke’s Bay and Soda Inc. have formed a partnership to offer start-up support programmes in the Hawkes Bay region. Waikato-based Soda Inc. has worked …
Didymo, cannabis and te reo: Māori entrepreneurs redefine ‘business success’
New Zealand’s first business accelerator for Māori entrepreneurs has finished and its graduates have goals much wider than just making profits. The ventures range from medical …
Ten companies selected for Zino new Kiwis startup challenge
Ten companies have been selected to take part in the 2018 New Kiwis Challenge, a competition for New Zealand startups with immigrant entrepreneurs, and the potential …
$380,000 council funding to develop “a world class place to live and build an idea.”
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has approved landmark funding for local economic development. Funding of $220,000 was announced this afternoon for Startup Queenstown Lakes. The …
Vodafone xone names nine Kiwi innovators for 2018 accelerator programme
Vodafone has awarded nine Kiwi entrepreneurs entry to its start-up accelerator and innovation lab, Vodafone xone, to take New Zealand’s best start-up ideas global. The …
Search begins for most promising Dunedin startups
Dunedin has launched a competition to find the city’s most promising startup businesses. Entries are open for the Challenger Series, a competition where three new …
Two NZ startups chosen for Coca-Cola Amatil Xcelerate tech accelerator
Coca-Cola Amatil and Australian tech startup accelerator BlueChilli have named two New Zealand startups amongst a cohort of twelve to take part in the 6-month, …
Auckland startup Aquafortus signs USD $40 million deal
Aquafortus Technologies has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Texas based PetroH20 Recovery. The agreement, valued at USD $40 million for the first three years …
Playbook released to aid NZ startup and corporate partnerships
ZeroPoint Ventures and Datacom, today released the output from NZ’s first StartUp and Corporate Partnering Retreat. “Venture catalysts” ZeroPoint Ventures, and IT service providers Datacom, …
Learn about NZ's startup ecosystemStartup NZ
Crowdsphere
Who: Crowdsphere What: Crowd Equity Funding HQ: Wellington Established: 2014 INTRODUCTION We started Crowdsphere to give entrepreneurs the opportunity to take control of raising funding …
Northland Inc
Who: Northland Inc What: Economic Development Agency; Startup Incubation; Mentoring; Events; Coworking HQ: Whangarei INTRODUCTION Northland Inc is the Northland’s economic development agency, and incorporates …
Akina
Who: The Akina Foundation What: Social Innovation Hub HQ: Wellington Established: 2008 Introduction At Ākina, we believe that social entrepreneurs and social enterprise are key …
Powerhouse Ventures
Who: Powerhouse Ventures What: Startup Incubator HQ: Christchurch Established: 2006 INTRODUCTION Powerhouse Ventures champions outstanding science by commercialising innovative research and creating the next generation …
Young Enterprise Trust
Who: Young Enterprise Trust What: Student Programme HQ: Wellington Established: 1981 INTRODUCTION Young Enterprise is a charity that works with NZ youth in primary and …
Projectr
Who: PROJECTR What: Innovation Hub HQ: Wellington Established: 2016 Introduction PROJECTR is the home for VR/AR startups. We empower early-stage XR (“cross reality”) sector founders …
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“How much will I take, to get what I want?” Anyone who has ventured into the world of entrepreneurship will eventually ask themselves this question. Over …
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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 …
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