NZ product standards? What you need to know
Have a prototype up your sleeve or an importing opportunity on your mind? If so, there are various product standards you should know about to …
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Supporter Channel: Prospa
Listen to the interview When Sydney entrepreneurs Greg Moshal and Beau Bertoli got sick of the long and arduous process involved in applying for relatively …
Insolvency Practitioners Bill to give more protection for creditors
The Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association of New Zealand (RITANZ) has welcomed news that the Insolvency Practitioners Bill has passed into law on Wednesday, almost …
Competition: Win free Orcon business broadband for a year
Orcon has launched a new ‘always-on’ internet service for small businesses and is giving Kiwi business owners the chance to win a free 12 month …
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“StrongHer” women’s health and fitness app
Auckland fitness professional Melissa Chalmers is launching an app called StrongHer to help Kiwi women feel and look their best selves. The app, which launches …
Interview: Josh Comrie – Ambit
Having built one of New Zealand’s largest ICT recruitment agencies and as an active early stage investor himself, Josh Comrie is a familiar face in …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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NZ product standards? What you need to know
Have a prototype up your sleeve or an importing opportunity on your mind? If so, there are various product standards you should know about to …
Why our small businesses are a BIG deal
In the entrepreneur world we hear a lot of talk about entrepreneurs and businesses needing to be “global from day one”. Investors and business commentators …
Digital marketing strategy: drive leads or build brand?
Digital marketing success can be highly subjective. In my opinion, companies are either far too focused on the end sale or the conversion campaign, or …
How to find the right cofounder
Wondering how to find the right cofounder but don’t know where to start? Wellington’s Nick Harley shares valuable advice for first time business builders. I …
How to build a healthy sales pipeline
“How’s business? How are sales?” These two questions give a quick pulse check on your current sales health. But the bigger question business owners really …
Why you need a better story
Brand strategist James Hurman explains why just having a better product is not enough to make your customers care about your business. 93% of drivers …
When is the best time to start a business?
“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese proverb. I meet a lot of …
How to monetise IOT – the bottom line
IoT (The ‘Internet of Things’) has the potential to do some amazing things for New Zealand businesses, but at the very heart of it, people …
How to build a startup advisory board
Building a team of trusted advisors can be immensely helpful in the early stages of your entrepreneurial venture. Here’s how to build a startup advisory …
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Supporter Channel: Prospa
Listen to the interview When Sydney entrepreneurs Greg Moshal and Beau Bertoli got sick of the long and arduous process involved in applying for relatively …
Insolvency Practitioners Bill to give more protection for creditors
The Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association of New Zealand (RITANZ) has welcomed news that the Insolvency Practitioners Bill has passed into law on Wednesday, almost …
Competition: Win free Orcon business broadband for a year
Orcon has launched a new ‘always-on’ internet service for small businesses and is giving Kiwi business owners the chance to win a free 12 month …
Winners of The Pick:19 ready to take the high road
The five winners of The Pick:19 are looking forward to taking their businesses to the next level after receiving their awards at The Orchard, in …
Confidence in Startup Dunedin Trust attracts funds
The Dunedin City Council’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) has approved $150,000 to support the Startup Dunedin Trust’s development of the local startup ecosystem over 2019/20, …
Women in tech need greater support says MYOB
Accounting software provider MYOB is calling on the local tech sector – and wider business community – to do more for women working in tech …
Art and wine equal success for Paintvine entrepreneurs
It turns out New Zealanders are an artistic bunch… or we’re just into any excuse for wine, judging by the success of Auckland-based Paintvine. Paintvine …
Chance for Northland business owners to connect
Northland Inc is offering a unique opportunity for businesses to drop into The Orchard on Thursday and Friday to join its free connectivity service, kiteAO, …
Startups announced for Lightning Lab Tourism accelerator
New Zealand’s biggest business accelerator, Lightning Lab, is today announcing the startups selected to take part in its first-ever programme for businesses in the tourism …
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Winners of The Pick:19 ready to take the high road
The five winners of The Pick:19 are looking forward to taking their businesses to the next level after receiving their awards at The Orchard, in …
Confidence in Startup Dunedin Trust attracts funds
The Dunedin City Council’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) has approved $150,000 to support the Startup Dunedin Trust’s development of the local startup ecosystem over 2019/20, …
Enterprise Angels
Who: Enterprise Angels What: Angel Investment, Venture Capital HQ: Tauranga Established: 2008 INTRODUCTION We believe that growing innovative, socially and environmentally responsible companies is the …
Startups announced for Lightning Lab Tourism accelerator
New Zealand’s biggest business accelerator, Lightning Lab, is today announcing the startups selected to take part in its first-ever programme for businesses in the tourism …
LevelTwo
Who: LevelTwo What: Startup Support, R&D Space, Coworking Space, Events, Mentoring HQ: 24 Balfour Road, Parnell, Auckland INTRODUCTION LevelTwo grows deep tech startups from early-stage …
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 …
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Enterprise Angels
Who: Enterprise Angels What: Angel Investment, Venture Capital HQ: Tauranga Established: 2008 INTRODUCTION We believe that growing innovative, socially and environmentally responsible companies is the …
LevelTwo
Who: LevelTwo What: Startup Support, R&D Space, Coworking Space, Events, Mentoring HQ: 24 Balfour Road, Parnell, Auckland INTRODUCTION LevelTwo grows deep tech startups from early-stage …
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 …
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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 …