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Survival of the fittest – SME’s must evolve to conquer development disruptions
New Zealand is going through its biggest building boom to-date, proof of this is the 140 cranes operating countrywide, with 50% of them operating in Auckland alone. Whether it’s large commercial developments in the Auckland CBD, infrastructure projects such as The City Rail Link or major retail upgrades like Commercial Bay, Sylvia Park and of […]
Video: Top 5 digital marketing trends and how they are changing in 2019
If you’re running a business in NZ or Australia – whether you’re just getting started or you’ve got a nationwide presence with a large market share – these digital marketing tips will be essential for everyone to not only capitalise on a golden opportunity in the digital space but also stay relevant. Because remember, if you […]
Techweek19 launch shines light on Northland innovators
From the launch of a new web platform to connect companies in the region, to details about how Te Tai Tokerau Northland’s entrepreneurs can meet international investors, the launch of this year’s Techweek event is about to kick off and organisers are calling on Northland innovators to get in touch and join in. The launch, […]
Auckland entrepreneur takes on travel giants
Auckland entrepreneur Hiten Parbhu is aiming to take the pain out of booking flights and hotels for multiple travellers, and has launched an online app this month, that he says will remove the need for corporate travel agents. Dubbed Rogue Travel, the app does the hard work currently done by frustrated small business owners, personal […]
Could low interest rates mean more funds for businesses?
Recently, the HSBC introduced a two-year fixed rate mortgage special at 3.69% – one of the lowest that they have offered in the New Zealand market. This has seen Kiwibank following suit and lowering its mortgage rates across the board, as this type of behaviour draws the inevitable competitive response from the other major trading […]
What Government funding is available for startups in NZ?
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 answer is, “It depends.” So you’ve come up with a great business idea. You know exactly what problem you want to solve, and how you’re going to solve it. And […]
Cleaner experience for residential and commercial property sellers
An Auckland based cleaning service, Service King, is looking to shake up the cleaning industry, by making life easier for sellers in the residential and commercial property market. With it’s low barriers to entry, and a never ending supply of messes, dirt and clutter to be cleaned, there’s not too many markets more competitive than […]
Video: If you’re not making video content, you’re not on the radar
Video content is an important and integral component of business today. But why? What makes video content so powerful? And how do you do it if you only have a limited budget? I had the privilege to interview Alexander Bruce, an expert in videography. Co-founder of Little Cactus Media he’s worked across New Zealand, the […]