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Collaboration is key to changing the ratio for female founders. The client’s boardroom was lavish. A beautiful oak table took pride of place in the centre of the room and expensive artworks hung from the surrounding walls. I took my seat beside the GM and was preparing for the meeting when an uncomfortable feeling rose […]

A challenge I hear from many salespeople and business owners alike is that there is never enough time to keep in touch with all their clients. The results can be many lost opportunities and indeed lost clients. Our existing clients offer the best opportunity for future growth for a couple of very good reasons. Firstly […]

Founders: Sam Springett & Matt Petersen HQ: Auckland Tell us about your business. At Taiga we aim to change the way houses are purchased and built, providing a solution that is better and cheaper than a traditional house in every way. Founded on a combination of boat building and engineering expertise, Taiga strives to deliver this […]

There are many things to consider when selecting a new brand, or taking your established brand into a new country. Do your customers like it? Have you done your legal clearances? Have you filed your trademark application? Got those pesky domain names and social media handles? Are you using ™ and ® correctly? There are […]

When phil&teds and Black Pearl Mail first met, it was out of pure luck. Dominic Blackie, the CFO of one of New Zealand’s most successful children’s brands, was on the hunt for a special kind of solution for the business, and it just so happened that Black Pearl Mail could deliver it – and more. […]

With Cardrona and the Remarkables ski fields opening last weekend, and Queenstown’s Winterfest kicking off next week, for those of us in the South that can only mean one thing – we’re about half way through the year already. With that in mind, #nzentrepreneur checked in with friends around the country for a quick half […]

Ever thought about starting a business with your husband, wife or partner? Maybe you know a couple or couples who run a business together and are wondering how they can stand it? Here entrepreneur mentor, Sandy Geyer, responds to just such a question from one of our readers. Question: My husband and I are thinking […]

Founder: Matt Jones HQ: Christchurch Tell us about your business. Advanced Safety provide workplace health & safety systems, health and safety training & on-going support for small, medium & large business. We have identified that there are many individuals who have been given the additional H&S responsibilities within a business that have little or no […]