Advice
Create your IP strategy early to avoid common pitfalls
The reality faced by entrepreneurs is that legal services can be expensive and IP protection may not be an initial […]
Encourage customer complaints and grow your business
So your customers aren’t happy? That’s great – if they tell you. Recently I went out for a drink in […]
Recruiting Before or After Christmas?
It’s that time of the year where here in New Zealand many people and businesses are caught in a confusing […]
Three things to consider before borrowing money for your business
Raising funding for your business can be a daunting process. Whether you’re after additional capital to grow, to make the […]
Better business forecasting – Part Two
In Part 1 of this two-part series on forecasting, we discussed why it’s important for any size or type of […]
What intellectual property (IP) steps should a startup take?
IP steps for startups should be the same as for large multinationals, but within their budget. Make IP decisions and […]
Founders’ Chat: Brough Johnson – Growing and motivating a remote team
Founders’ Chat is a series where we share the entrepreneurial journey of founders from the GridAKL start-up hub. We spoke […]
Attracting great staff in a job-seekers market
It’s a job-seeker’s market out there. Talented people have the pick of the crop, which makes attracting great staff a […]
Founder Interview: Simeon Burnett, Snowball Effect
It’s been five years since New Zealand equity crowdfunding company Snowball Effect got the go ahead from the Financial Markets […]
5 strategies to make your business more efficient
Time is a precious commodity, and when you’re a small business owner, it’s typically the thing you wish you had […]