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Confitex, the innovative New Zealand designer and manufacturer of fashionable leak-proof and washable underwear, has made new inroads in the US by signing a deal with cable broadcaster, the Home Shopping Network (HSN). The deal with HSN is ground-breaking for Confitex and signifies the brand’s official launch into the massive US market after 2 years […]

It is often assumed that things are cheap in China which is largely the case, hence making them the world’s largest export economy. What is often ignored is that China is also the world’s second largest import economy. In 2014, China exported $2.37 trillion and imported $1.53 trillion, resulting in a positive trade balance of […]

With the Angel Association of New Zealand to hold its 10th Anniversary Summit at the end of the week, first half year results show NZ angel investment at rates on a par with previous years and that the upwards trajectory of interest in the sector continues. Reporting on the activity of its members tracked by […]

You’d be forgiven for believing Tim Gallagher was born an entrepreneur. From starting a nationwide trellis fencing business in his garage at 3AM, to glow-in-the-dark stair nosing, to importing jet skis, to running the world’s most secure private messaging app, Gallagher’s journey is an embodiment of Kiwi persistence and perseverance. Along the way Gallagher has […]

Wellington sales agency STUN is to expand its business across the United States after receiving a multi million dollar backing from a US investor. The company, formed in Wellington by entrepreneur Adam Blackwell six years ago, has been growing 300 per cent year on year and is taking the global market by storm, working with […]

After 35 years in sales and marketing I’ve noticed something very interesting. If you position and market yourself the right way you can get good numbers of ideal clients to approach you about buying your products and using your services. To do this effectively you need to use a “magnetic” prospecting strategy that does two […]

What do successful startups have in common that unsuccessful startups don’t? Is it the team, funding, idea, timing or business model? After studying and comparing hundreds of startups, serial US entrepreneur and investor, Bill Gross (founder of one of the first tech startup incubators Idealab) shares his insights about why startups succeed. Watch his illuminating […]

Waikato-based Parking Sense has raised significant funding from Movac, New Zealand’s most experienced technology investment firm. Founded in 2013, Parking Sense provides smart software solutions to a number of the world’s largest car park operators. The business has a team of 25 employees, and clients in New Zealand, Australia and USA, which include L.A.Metro, one […]