Go global or grow local? The Kiwi startup quandary
Growing your company from the bottom of the world can be both challenging and rewarding. A new study considers whether it is better to “go …
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November 15, 2018 Go global or grow local? The Kiwi startup quandary
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November 10, 2018 School for software developers to open in Whangarei
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November 8, 2018 Software maker Engin.Systems out of beta, available everywhere
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November 7, 2018 How to put a stay on the unsubscribe button
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November 6, 2018 Natural Kiwi sunscreen Earth’s Kitchen to launch in Hawaii
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How to put a stay on the unsubscribe button
If you cleaned out your inbox at the start of the year by hitting the ‘unsubscribe’ button on almost every email that came in, you …
Work from home? How to maximise your daily productivity
Working from home can be great – no commuting, better flexibility, working in your PJs (sometimes) and potential cost savings. But it’s not all easy. …
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 …
Three self limiting beliefs holding back your inner entrepreneur
Ever dreamed about starting a business but not taken action on it? Maybe you had an idea to fill a gap years ago, and it …
How to market to the right audience using RFM
In today’s highly competitive market where customers are spoilt for choice, as an entrepreneur, marketer and /or business owner, it’s crucial you understand exactly who …
Start-up or startup? And what exactly is one anyway?!
If you’ve ever thought that “startup” was simply another name for a new small business, you’d be right. But, you’d also be wrong. Richard Liew explains. …
Crowdfunding and USX a path to NZX listings?
One of the key findings of the post-GFC Capital Markets Development Taskforce report was that NZ had an issue with originating new sharemarket listings. David …
Personalised plates cutting through in a digital world
Since their introduction to New Zealand in 1988, personalised vehicle license plates remain a popular way for business owners to advertise their business. The reasons …
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Software service eases entertainment awards worries
Some of NZ’s highest profile entertainment awards ceremonies will this month run smoothly thanks to a cloud-based submissions software service named Akudos. Founded by Wairere …
School for software developers to open in Whangarei
The Developers Institute, a tech school to satisfy industry demand for software developers is the latest startup to emerge from Northland. Founded by Ruth Green-Cole …
Software maker Engin.Systems out of beta, available everywhere
Northland software maker Engin.Systems has had its best year yet, moving out of beta testing phase so it is now commercially available. “We’ve done the …
Natural Kiwi sunscreen Earth’s Kitchen to launch in Hawaii
Good news for coral reefs is good news for Mangawhai sunscreen entrepreneur Jules Bright. The Earth’s Kitchen founder is poised to enter the sunscreen market …
Startup on track to streamline construction timesheets
The days of signing into a construction site with pen, paper and whiteboard could soon be over. This month, 100Rails founder Steve Shepherd will showcase …
Startup Dunedin Challenger Series wraps up successful pilot year
As the inaugural Startup Dunedin Challenger Series looks to wrap up for 2018, three finalists celebrated their progress at a final pitch night in Dunedin …
SME confidence “collapses” as revenue falls sharply
New Zealand’s small businesses are sounding the alarm as confidence drops sharply in both the economy and their own enterprises, driven by falling revenue and …
Eight startups picked for inaugural Northland angel investor showcase
Northland Inc today announced the eight Northland startup ventures, winners of “The Pick:18” that have been selected to pitch to prospective angel investors at an …
Startup incubator finalist in Westpac Waikato Business Awards
The finalists for the 2018 Westpac Waikato Business Excellence Awards have been announced and Soda Inc., a Wintec company, has been named in the Not …
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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 …
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 …
Ākina
Who: The Ākina 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 …
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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 …
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