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“A whirlwind of bull****” – Package website deal turns sour for Kiwi Biz consultant
Domain Pain – Part 4 of a 4 Part series in which we asked #nzentrepreneur readers to share their challenges and lessons in the important process of choosing and securing their business domain names. A website name purchasing deal offered by an international seller has turned into a nightmare for a Kiwi business consultant, who […]
Promotion: Win a Business Mentor!
Are you ready to revolutionise your business? Business Mentors NZ has empowered over 80,000 Kiwi business owners, and now it’s your turn to shine! Business Mentors NZ understands the unique challenges Kiwi business owners face. Whether you need support navigating skills shortages, managing staff or expanding your business skills and knowledge, an experienced Mentor can […]
Smart EV Chargers
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: Ross Fitzgerald Business: Smart EV Chargers Founded: 2020 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? Smart EV Chargers supply electric vehicle chargers and solutions for home and […]
Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom
Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC), she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. “That was fabulous,” says King, who has 26 years’ experience in the complex health, science and technology sectors. “We’re […]
Supporter Profile: Capital Connect
Who: Capital Connect What: Working Capital Loans; Asset Finance; Property Finance; Refinancing Solutions NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? At Capital Connect, we partner with New Zealand businesses, from acquisitions to well-established firms, helping them secure tailored finance solutions. Whether it’s navigating the complexities […]
Empower Me Collective warns about scam emails offering Chinese domain names
Domain Pain – Part 3 of a 4 Part series in which we asked #nzentrepreneur readers to share their challenges and lessons in the important process of choosing and securing their business domain names. Kiwi business owners are being warned to think carefully about securing multiple international domain names for their companies when establishing a […]
Five invoicing mistakes holding back your business (and how to fix them)
Late payments are more than just an inconvenience—they can stifle cash flow, create unnecessary stress, and slow down your business growth. Many Kiwi businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, unintentionally make invoicing mistakes that contribute to delayed payments. The good news? These mistakes are avoidable with a few tweaks to your invoicing process. Here are […]
eccuity
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 Founders: Charlie Meaden and Abinesh Krishan Business: eccuity Founded: 2022 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are eccuity, an intelligent investment platform where you can invest […]