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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 […]

A new hub that connects businesses with freelancers has been launched, the first of its kind in New Zealand according to founder Erin Harrison. The Freelance Village is a central platform for New Zealand freelancers to showcase their talents and enables them to be contacted directly by any business that requires their services. The website […]

New Zealand HR and Management consultancy EQ Consultants, has announced two new appointments as it continues to partner with organisations across the country. EQ Consultants has strengthened its core team by welcoming Consultant Chloe Jones and Marketing Coordinator Amelia Chubb. The firm, which provides executive recruitment and leadership training solutions among its scope of service, […]

Which is more important – leadership versus management? Entrepreneur mentor Sandy Geyer, answers a question all entrepreneurs eventually face. “In your opinion what is the real difference between a leader and a manager? As an entrepreneur, does it really matter which one I am and is it possible to be both?” Leadership should empower and […]