Mad Nomad
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Bibi Maber Business: Mad Nomad Founded: Canterbury HQ: 2023 Can you tell us a bit about your business? For women who want to wear clothing that makes a statement and has […]
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Smart Machine set to take autonomous agricultural robots from Marlborough to the world
A Marlborough-based startup that has built the world’s most functionally capable autonomous tractor for the agricultural industry is about to go global after partnering with a US multinational corporation to scale and expand its international footprint. Smart Machine has designed autonomous multitasking robotic machines – called Oxin – to work […]
MACSO’s artificial intelligence detects respiratory illness in swine
Technology developed by an Auckland-based artificial intelligence and sensor fusion company has shown impressive results in a recent pig farm trial conducted by a large third-party organisation. MACSO has conducted a number of independent studies in the US and Europe on more than 5,000 pigs and concluded that the solution […]
GEN NZ 2024 Awards Celebrate Entrepreneurial Excellence in New Zealand
The Global Entrepreneurship Network New Zealand (GEN NZ) celebrated the third annual GEN NZ Awards last week in Wellington. Designed to celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem’s unsung heroes, the ceremony brought together leaders, innovators, founders and changemakers from across the country to recognize their exceptional contributions to Aotearoa […]
Eight accounting tips every Kiwi startup needs to know
Launching a startup in New Zealand is exciting, but navigating the accounting side of things can be tricky. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this blog, we’ll break down […]
Supporter Profile: BlueRock
Who: BlueRock What: Business Funding Advisory NZ HQ: Christchurch, Canterbury Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? BlueRock NZ helps entrepreneurial kiwi businesses […]
Author Jathan Sadowski to bring his ‘ruthless’ critique of AI to New Zealand for a speaking tour in December
An internationally renowned author and technology academic will bring a ‘ruthless’ critique of AI and its role in the modern world to New Zealand in December for a speaking tour […]
Supporter Profile: Stainton Chellew Lawyers
Who: Stainton Chellew Lawyers What: Legal services NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? We help people ranging from first […]
Three common design and branding mistakes made by NZ SME’s
Did you know, that in New Zealand 50% of businesses die within four years of starting? That’s a frightening fact! When Eden Design started over 17 years ago, cheques were […]
Maximise your ROI at trade fairs and expos
Are you happy with the ROI (Return on Investment) you get from trade fairs and expos? Or do you want to turn up the sales revenue? Trade fairs and expos […]
Supporter Profile: Remote
Who: Remote What: HR Management; Employer of Record (EOR); Contractor Management; Payroll; Remote API NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them […]
“A whirlwind of bull****” – Package website deal turns sour for Kiwi Biz consultant
Domain Pain – Part 4 of a 4 Part series in which we asked #nzentrepreneur readers to share their challenges and lessons in the important process of choosing and securing […]
Promotion: Win a Business Mentor!
Are you ready to revolutionise your business? Business Mentors NZ has empowered over 80,000 Kiwi business owners, and now it’s your turn to shine! Business Mentors NZ understands the unique […]
Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom
Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC), she was delighted to see […]
Supporter Profile: Capital Connect
Who: Capital Connect What: Working Capital Loans; Asset Finance; Property Finance; Refinancing Solutions NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? […]
Empower Me Collective warns about scam emails offering Chinese domain names
Domain Pain – Part 3 of a 4 Part series in which we asked #nzentrepreneur readers to share their challenges and lessons in the important process of choosing and securing […]
Five invoicing mistakes holding back your business (and how to fix them)
Late payments are more than just an inconvenience—they can stifle cash flow, create unnecessary stress, and slow down your business growth. Many Kiwi businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, unintentionally […]
Supporter Profile: LegalVision
Who: LegalVision What: Legal Services and Advisory NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? LegalVision is a commercial law firm […]
Large domain name price tag sees frustration for founder of Drip waterproof socks
Domain Pain – Part 2 of a 4 Part series in which we asked #nzentrepreneur readers to share their challenges and lessons in the important process of choosing and securing […]
Want to hire talent overseas? Four things Kiwi businesses need to know
What if you find an amazing developer in Singapore, the perfect sales rep in the US or great admin support in India? There are new ways to make hiring, managing […]
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Supporter Profile: BlueRock
Who: BlueRock What: Business Funding Advisory NZ HQ: Christchurch, Canterbury Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? BlueRock NZ helps entrepreneurial kiwi businesses fund their growth and innovation projects. Entrepreneurs can cut the […]
Supporter Profile: Stainton Chellew Lawyers
Who: Stainton Chellew Lawyers What: Legal services NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? We help people ranging from first home buyers, to small to medium businesses to trusts and […]
Supporter Profile: Remote
Who: Remote What: HR Management; Employer of Record (EOR); Contractor Management; Payroll; Remote API NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? We partner with early to mid-stage remote-first businesses of […]
Supporter Profile: Capital Connect
Who: Capital Connect What: Working Capital Loans; Asset Finance; Property Finance; Refinancing Solutions NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? At Capital Connect, we partner with New Zealand businesses, from […]
Editorial
Editorial: The Saboteur
We are living in uncertain times. To me it almost feels like we are in a pressure cooker of social, economic, political and environmental stew. In such times it’s natural for the prehistoric “lizard” part […]
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 lament our lack of large global businesses and say the […]
Editorial: We owe a duty of care to founder mental health and it requires a collaborative solution
I didn’t know Jake Millar, save for a few emails swapped with our editor when he was just getting started with Unfiltered. As for so many others though, the news of his death by suicide […]
Editor’s Picks – Innovation Nation 2021
2021 is drawing to a close and once again we saw a range of stories showing that despite a second year of challenging times for businesses nationwide, entrepreneurship and innovation is alive and well in […]
Your entrepreneur vision is your biggest asset
Dissatisfaction with the status quo, and a vision for some better object, outcome or circumstance that does not yet exist, is the starting point of all creation. And as an entrepreneur in a world where […]
How to start a business without quitting your day job
I was talking with a good friend of mine about how he would love to be able to go into business for himself. This is someone I have known for over 20 years. We went […]
Four steps for dealing with well meaning but negative family and friends
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and start a business. Well done you! Having mentally prepared yourself for what lies ahead by researching, reading about and talking with others about what it takes to […]
Three brutal truths about working from home
Working from home has become a reality that businesses and their staff have had to quickly adjust to, and many organisations are now questioning the need to ever return to the paradigm of mass centralised […]