Posts in category Advice

While many Kiwis are still making the most of summer with an extended Christmas break, January can be a quieter-than-usual time for small businesses. Rather …

The reality faced by entrepreneurs is that legal services can be expensive and IP protection may not be an initial priority. But having an IP …

Raising funding for your business can be a daunting process. Whether you’re after additional capital to grow, to make the most of a time-sensitive opportunity …

In Part 1 of this two-part series on forecasting, we discussed why it’s important for any size or type of business to get into the …

IP steps for startups should be the same as for large multinationals, but within their budget. Make IP decisions and do so early One of …

It’s been five years since New Zealand equity crowdfunding company Snowball Effect got the go ahead from the Financial Markets Authority to bring Kiwi founders …

Time is a precious commodity, and when you’re a small business owner, it’s typically the thing you wish you had more of. When you feel …

Founders’ Chat is a series where we share the entrepreneurial journey of founders from the GridAKL start-up hub. User testing, also known as usability testing, …

What do investors want to see in a business plan? Scalability, a complementary team, evidence of a well thought out idea – and all this …

Intellectual property (IP) may be a business’ most valuable asset. Patents, copyright, trade marks and registered designs all provide different types of IP rights that …