So your customers aren’t happy? That’s great – if they tell you. Recently I went out for a drink in Auckland with an American colleague. …

A Kiwi startup is promising to disrupt New Zealand’s costly and inefficient shipping industry with a service which connects drivers with free vehicle space to …

Northland businesses can now harness the power of two after Northland Inc and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) strengthened collaboration for the benefit of …

Milton-born-and-raised, of Ngapuhi and Scottish descent, Heidi Renata is a Dunedin-based ‘wāhinepreneur’ and co-founder of Innov8HQ, one of New Zealand’s first whanau owned Māori co-working …

New Zealand experiential learning business Paintvine is launching it’s popular painting and wine nights in the UK. Self-funded from day one, Paintvine has been running …

In a Government announcement made last week, Dunedin has been confirmed as New Zealand’s new Centre of Digital Excellence, a national hub that will support …

Northland Inc’s Joseph Stuart has achieved a first for Northland after receiving the gold standard in professional accreditation at the Economic Development New Zealand 2019 …

Vxt, a startup born out of the University of Canterbury is launching software today which promises to end frustrating voicemail inbox calls. Vxt is a …

Fostering economic growth through new ideas, inspiration and thinking. That’s the promise of I&E19, a new national conference celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship held in Hawke’s …

The reality faced by entrepreneurs is that legal services can be expensive and IP protection may not be an initial priority. But having an IP …

Raising funding for your business can be a daunting process. Whether you’re after additional capital to grow, to make the most of a time-sensitive opportunity …

In Part 1 of this two-part series on forecasting, we discussed why it’s important for any size or type of business to get into the …

IP steps for startups should be the same as for large multinationals, but within their budget. Make IP decisions and do so early One of …

It’s been five years since New Zealand equity crowdfunding company Snowball Effect got the go ahead from the Financial Markets Authority to bring Kiwi founders …

Time is a precious commodity, and when you’re a small business owner, it’s typically the thing you wish you had more of. When you feel …

Founders’ Chat is a series where we share the entrepreneurial journey of founders from the GridAKL start-up hub. User testing, also known as usability testing, …

What do investors want to see in a business plan? Scalability, a complementary team, evidence of a well thought out idea – and all this …

Intellectual property (IP) may be a business’ most valuable asset. Patents, copyright, trade marks and registered designs all provide different types of IP rights that …

You might see forecasting as a waste of time, or something you do when you have absolutely nothing else on your plate (which is, um, …

Business can be very rewarding and is usually setup to create a profit and return for its shareholders, however something magical happens when business is …

When you run your own business – and you’re not a large operation – the basics of success might seem simple. Business booms when more …

A Kiwi startup is promising to disrupt New Zealand’s costly and inefficient shipping industry with a service which connects drivers with free vehicle space to …

It’s been five years since New Zealand equity crowdfunding company Snowball Effect got the go ahead from the Financial Markets Authority to bring Kiwi founders …

Founders’ Chat is a series where we share the entrepreneurial journey of founders from the GridAKL start-up hub. User testing, also known as usability testing, …

Founder: Dean Anderson HQ: Auckland, NZ What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? Index investing is huge overseas, accounting …

Founder: Chris Walsh HQ: Auckland, NZ What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? We solve a lack of transparency …

As workplace wellness becomes a key focus for many businesses, Swedish born massage therapist, Susy Egneus, is capitalising on this growing trend and helping create …

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 …

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 …

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 …

A Kiwi startup is promising to disrupt New Zealand’s costly and inefficient shipping industry with a service which connects drivers with free vehicle space to …

Northland businesses can now harness the power of two after Northland Inc and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) strengthened collaboration for the benefit of …

Milton-born-and-raised, of Ngapuhi and Scottish descent, Heidi Renata is a Dunedin-based ‘wāhinepreneur’ and co-founder of Innov8HQ, one of New Zealand’s first whanau owned Māori co-working …

In a Government announcement made last week, Dunedin has been confirmed as New Zealand’s new Centre of Digital Excellence, a national hub that will support …

Northland Inc’s Joseph Stuart has achieved a first for Northland after receiving the gold standard in professional accreditation at the Economic Development New Zealand 2019 …

Northland Inc is offering a golden opportunity to the business owners of tomorrow to catch the wave of optimism spreading through the region. The free …

Who: Manawatu Chamber of Commerce What: Entrepreneur Groups & Networking HQ: Palmerston North Established: 1886 INTRODUCTION The Manawatu Chamber of Commerce helps businesses in our …

Who: ecentre Ltd What: Founder Incubator HQ: Auckland Established: 2001 INTRODUCTION ecentre empowers entrepreneurs by connecting them with mentors, sector experts, investors and other resources …

Northland Inc has announced the appointment of Murray Reade as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kawakawa-born Reade, who was most recently CEO of the Lion …

Who: Manawatu Chamber of Commerce What: Entrepreneur Groups & Networking HQ: Palmerston North Established: 1886 INTRODUCTION The Manawatu Chamber of Commerce helps businesses in our …

Who: ecentre Ltd What: Founder Incubator HQ: Auckland Established: 2001 INTRODUCTION ecentre empowers entrepreneurs by connecting them with mentors, sector experts, investors and other resources …

Who: Enterprise Dunedin What: Economic Development Agency HQ: Dunedin INTRODUCTION Enterprise Dunedin’s Economic Development team facilitates economic growth and well-being in Dunedin that reflects business …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …