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anew
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Jayden Klinac Business: anew Founded: 2016 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Anew is a problem solving company and single use, oil based packaging […]
Key difference between wireless and fibre when it comes performance
There’s a world of choice when it comes to getting a business broadband package that meets the specific connectivity needs of your company. And with over a hundred service providers offering a range of speed, data and package options, it can all get a little overwhelming. A good place to start is to identify the […]
Kōkiri celebrates the success of its ten selected startups for 2023
Now in its 5th iteration, the Kōkiri business accelerator program is proud to announce the ten startups, mostly in Tech selected for its latest cohort. These startups have been selected from a competitive pool of applicants and will receive the support and resources they need to take their businesses to the next level. The selected […]
Arcanum AI
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Asa Cox Business: Arcanum AI Founded: 2020 HQ: Wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business? We make it super simple for finance teams to 10x their […]
Technology won’t save you if it’s all you’ve got
Don’t let excitement about new tech blind you to what really powers your business. More than 25 years ago, a UK supermarket chain spotted an interesting trend in its customer data: men who bought nappies also bought six-packs of beer. The marketing team drew the conclusion – new dads could no longer justify time off […]
Little Beauties
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Ian & Sally Wastney, Tristan & Sylvia Wastney, Alexander & Kristin Wastney Business: Little Beauties Founded: 2018 HQ: Nelson Can you tell us a bit about your business? We […]
The Good Day Matrix
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Daz Burns Business: The Good Day Matrix Founded: 2017 HQ: Waikato Can you tell us a bit about your business? The Good Day Matrix kaupapa is to see thriving […]
Why our small businesses are a BIG deal
In the entrepreneur world we hear a lot of talk about entrepreneurs and businesses needing to be “global from day one”. Investors and business commentators lament our lack of large global businesses and say the “three-B” (bach, ‘Beemer’ and boat) mentality of Kiwi business owners is holding us back. In this regard small businesses are often […]