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Businesses working from home urged to take cyber security seriously
Accounting and payroll software company MYOB, is urging business owners to take cyber security seriously when moving to new operating models, including working from home. Local businesses, especially small and medium sized enterprises, will need to focus on security if they are to successfully and safely change their operating model in the face of the […]
COVID-19: A message to business owners from our Editor
In this message for New Zealand business owners, Richard Liew, founder and editor at #nzentrepreneur magazine shares some words of advice and encouragement for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch now: UPDATE: 3.25pm 23 Mar 2020 Please note this message was recorded prior to the NZ Government raising the New Zealand COVID-19 alert level […]
COVID-19 NZ Government business support package – are you eligible?
The COVID-19 outbreak is at the front of many people’s minds right now, especially for business owners. The New Zealand Government has activated a business relief package to help affected businesses navigate these challenges. Here’s what you need to know. The business support package The government announced its $12.1 billion support for New Zealanders and […]
Don’t let your crowdfunding campaign spoil your IP position
Crowdfunding is on the rise. But so are the failures by entrepreneurs to take the right steps to protect their valuable innovations before launching crowdfunding campaigns. Protecting the potential value of an innovation with the right forms of intellectual property (IP) can be mission critical. An entrepreneur looking to crowdfund a new initiative must consider […]
Event: Microsoft Azure Dev-Ops, Akld, Wgtn
If you’re a tech startup, CTO, IT Manager or programmer, come and hear about how Microsoft Azure DevOps (formerly Visual Studio Team Services) is helping New Zealand businesses deliver more value – and faster. You need to deliver business value faster than ever before. Microsoft and Equinox IT would like to invite you to hear […]
8 predictions that will affect the way we sell this decade
Forget about a new financial year, we’re about to enter a new financial decade. What are your sales goals for the next ten years? How will you capitalise on the trends and opportunities that will affect everyone in sales? Sales strategist Mary Crampton shares 8 predictions that will affect the way you sell in the […]
Wellington School of Business and Government
Who: Wellington School of Business and Government at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington What: University HQ: Wellington INTRODUCTION Innovation is at the heart of Wellington School of Business and Government. We encourage research into innovation and entrepreneurship, lead the way in innovative and interactive teaching and learning, and support student enterprise. The Business School […]
NZ brand activation specialist Hoop partners with leading Australian co-packer
New Zealand brand activation company Hoop Ltd (Hoop) has formed a joint venture with Australia’s largest specialist co-packing logistics company LJM to fill the gap in New Zealand’s co-packing market. The partnership will position the companies as end-to-end retail co-packing specialists for New Zealand suppliers, with the first run scheduled for May 2020. Speaking from […]