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NZ POS software provider Vend acquired by Lightspeed
Omnichannel commerce platform Lightspeed POS Inc. (NYSE & TSX: LSPD) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kiwi made retail management software company Vend Limited (Vend). The acquisition strengthens Lightspeed’s global retail base and reinforces the company as a premier omnichannel retail platform worldwide for small and medium-sized businesses. The acquisition […]
Ed-tech startup out to make STEAM more accessible in classrooms
A Warkworth inventor is reaching out to schools so teachers donβt have to reach far β for tech resources, that is. Michael Botur explains. On a mission to introduce more students to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) hardware and software theyβll need to bring ideas to life, Super Humanics has developed a […]
Tips to optimise your online presence: Part 3
In parts one and two of this series, weβve delved into the howβs and whyβs of identifying your target customers and supporting their online journey to you. Now weβre taking the customer-centred approach to the next level, by exploring ways in which you can get your message in front of those customers that matter, increase […]
On the hunt for Taranakiβs next big idea
If youβre a budding entrepreneur and based in Taranaki, Venture Taranakiβs PowerUp programme wants to hear about your big idea. Launched in November last year, PowerUp is the Regional Development Agencyβs new entrepreneurship initiative. Driven by three key initiatives – grow, tell, and connect – PowerUp aims to support Taranaki entrepreneurship and enterprise innovation, and […]
Auckland startup ‘Relab’ aims to change property data game
Auckland property data company Relab has launched the freshest version of its software-as-a-service, as version 4.0 of the platform aims to make property data more accessible than ever for mum and dad buyers and sellers, investors, developers, and real estate professionals. The update comes after the January announcement that Relab has secured $1m of post-seed […]
Private equity platform to nurture NZX listing pipeline
The accreditation of private equity investment platform, Snowball Effect, as an NZX Sponsor Participant aims to further support the Exchangeβs focus on nurturing a strong pipeline of companies for potential future listings. NZX Chief Executive, Mark Peterson, says Snowball Effect has an excellent track record in working with both startups, and fast growing and established […]
Three ways to get sales pumping at the start of each year
Itβs a fresh new year but youβll need to take decisive action to grow your revenue. Here are three key things you can do at the beginning of each year to get your sales rolling. One – Analyse your sales data The easiest way to get your 2021 sales rolling more quickly is spotting the […]
$500k available for gaming industry entrepreneurs in second round of CODE grants
Dunedinβs game development industry has had a strong start to 2021, with seven new and emerging local studios revealing an exciting mix of entertaining and serious game projects funded by the first New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) grants. Details were released at a CODE update and grants launch event in Dunedin on Friday. […]