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If your startup uses AI to create content, product ideas or business documents, do you know who owns what your team produces? In most cases, work generated solely by AI cannot be protected, because copyright requires a human author. That…
Could one social media post put your startup at risk? For many founders, social media is one of the fastest ways to build awareness, reach customers and grow a brand. But when you are moving quickly, it is easy to…
Watch/listen to the Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2tXD_2eulQ Richard Liew talks with Lucas Grossi, founder and organiser of the inaugural NZ Tech Expo happening on 18 September 2026 at Shed 10, Auckland, New Zealand. In this interview, we sit down with Lucas Grossi,…
Are you using AI to save time in your startup without checking what it could expose? For many founders, AI is already helping draft emails, contracts, policies and marketing content. It can speed up work, but it can also create…
The Accelerator culminates in a live Showcase Night on 13 May, where each founder will pitch their venture to an audience of investors, industry leaders and innovation supporters. [Image supplied]
What would you do if a customer simply did not pay? For many startups, it is not something you plan for until it happens. Yet one unpaid invoice can quickly affect your cash flow and make it harder to pay…
As your startup grows, signing contracts becomes part of day-to-day operations. Whether it is with customers, suppliers, or partners, these agreements shape how your business runs. However, many founders focus on closing the deal and overlook the contract details. When…
Season Six of the PowerUp Podcast is here, brought to you by Regional Development Agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki and hosted by long-time business advocate and NZ Story CEO David Downs. This six-part series traces the real journeys of…
As legislation continues to shift across the New Zealand employment and payroll landscape, thousands of small businesses risk falling behind—often without realising it. From updated minimum standards to complex changes to leave, holidays, and KiwiSaver obligations, 2026 brings one of…
As your startup grows and takes on employees, it’s essential to manage performance issues as they arise. Even capable, usually reliable employees can sometimes fall short of expectations or behave in ways that disrupt the workplace. Many employers underestimate how…
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