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Stagworx Leather
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Sarah Peters Business: Stagworx Leather Founded: 2022 HQ: Whanganui Can you tell us a bit about your business? From a deer farm in rural NZ, Stagworx Leather are shaking up the […]
InjuryHub
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Justine McIntyre Business: InjuryHub Founded: February 2023 HQ: Hawke’s Bay Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are on a mission to reshape how we approach treatment for […]
10 reasons why your sales pipeline isnβt delivering consistent sales
Has your sales pipeline slowed and you want to increase revenue? Even in a tight market, there are ways to grow a healthy pipeline that delivers consistent sales revenue β just like your sales pipeline should! If youβre wondering what to do to unblock your sales pipeline and get your sales revenue flowing, this check-list […]
Ecobaits set to change the world of fishing and Ocean Care
A Whangaparaoa entrepreneur has created new eco-friendly bait products using biodegradable ingredients that stays on a fishhook for longer than other baits, enabling more fish to be caught more cheaply, and giving anglers βreal value for moneyβ. Ecobaits company director John Baanders, a long time keen fisherman and retired graphic designer, works out of his […]
Opinion: What 90-day trials mean for small business owners
The current government made pre-election promises to extend the 90-day trial period for all businesses, no matter the size. And they moved quickly to get this across the line in December last year. This bill was heavily endorsed by both National and ACT, as part of the coalition agreement and the governmentβs 100-day plan. Given […]
Afirmo fees freeze to relieve small business financial pain
In a significant move to support New Zealandβs small business operators facing unprecedented financial pressures, Kiwi Fintech SaaS tax and accounting software specialist Afirmo has announced a pricing freeze in their fees for 2024. The decision comes as a lifeline for many small business owners who are struggling to stay afloat amid rising management costs […]
Why business prenups (aka Shareholdersβ Agreements) are essential
You’ve got a brilliant idea, set up your company, and you and your partners are ready to go! Youβve each got a shareholding, youβre super aligned, and nothing could possibly go wrongβ¦ But have you actually talked about what happens if, in 6 months, the business needs quite a bit more cash? Or if one […]
AANZ brings βPerfect Entrepreneurβ back to Aotearoa to share insights
A New Zealand educated scientist turned entrepreneur Dr Privahini (Priv) Bradoo, Cofounder and CEO of US AI startup Plank, returned to New Zealand from the US earlier this year to connect with early-stage investors at multiple Angel Association New Zealand (AANZ) events. The AANZ with support from New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP) hosted Bradoo […]