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InvestaMatch is the name of a new “matchmaking” portal aiming to make it easier for Kiwi entrepreneurs to find investors. The brainchild of a Central Otago family, InvestaMatch allows business owners and startups to get their business investment opportunity in front of potential investors from around the country by completing a simple form within the […]

A popular boxing based fitness programme has made its way to New Zealand with the help of a keen eyed Bay of Plenty entrepreneur, and Australian founders Tim West and four-time world champion boxer Danny Green hold high hopes for its uptake by Kiwi fitness fans. An avid researcher, programme developer West was involved in […]

A couple of years ago, a prominent visitor said we seemed to have a great business school, but he didn’t see a lot of business going on in it. He was right. We were not unusual, however. The idea that business schools were about business was something of a myth, both in New Zealand and […]

Finding a product-market fit is the elusive sweet spot every startup founder is looking to hit. It is the degree to which a product satisfies a strong market demand, often seen as the first step to building a successful venture. Getting to the root of consumer’s biggest pain points can be challenging, especially if you’re […]

“We are frankly swamped with PR now,” says Rebecca Stevenson, Stuff’s National Business Editor. In a world where new startups and new businesses appear every day, it’s increasingly difficult to cut through. Which is why having a strong story for your business is so important. “It will elevate you above the crowd,” Rebecca says. “Journalists […]

Throughout history, commerce has always impacted society. Migration, import and export laws and even the creation of new social classes were all triggered by progress in business and trade. Today, our society is slowly trying to reach a state of equality between men and women. Could this be an area where businesses can affect change? […]

Smaller businesses are often reluctant to change something when what they have already seems ‘good enough.’ It can be challenging to see what’s possible with new technology, especially when it comes to the Cloud. Vitor Cabrera is Microsoft’s Marketing Manager for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand. When it comes to investing in […]

Ask any SME owner, and they’ll often say the biggest perk of running their own business is the freedom. The ability to choose your hours, who you work with, or build a company with a purpose and strategy that’s all your own. The pluses are many, but there’s also a flipside – like the stresses […]