Four steps for dealing with well meaning but negative family and friends
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and start a business. Well done you! Having mentally prepared yourself for what lies ahead by researching, reading …
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Protecting your business from cyber-crime and disaster
There have been numerous stories in the media recently about ransomware and cyber-crime attacks, and natural disasters both here in New Zealand and overseas. As …
Portfolio Management: Learning from experienced investors
The Angel Association of New Zealand (AANZ) is co-hosting with New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP) a series of workshops on early-stage investment. Andrew Chen …
How much bandwidth do you really need?
In today’s digital world, a strong internet connection is the lifeblood for most businesses. And, with new technology and digital ways of working available, it …
Going Virtual: Key tips for running an online event
In the past year restrictions of COVID-19 lockdowns have forced every business to get creative in how they run events. From concerts to conferences the …
How to ask for the sale
If 2020 showed us anything about the sales profession, it’s that some of us have become de-skilled in “the Ask”. You know… asking for the …
Tips to optimise your online presence: Part 3
In parts one and two of this series, we’ve delved into the how’s and why’s of identifying your target customers and supporting their online journey …
Three ways to get sales pumping at the start of each year
It’s a fresh new year but you’ll need to take decisive action to grow your revenue. Here are three key things you can do at …
Build a winning IP programme for successful innovation
Being strategic with your intellectual property (IP) can be really important. But what is often even more important, especially for businesses built on ongoing innovation, …
Completing your first capital raise: ten lessons for startups
Kiwi inventory forecasting software StockTrim achieved international sales in the UK, Australia and US immediately after launching in 2017. It’s been growth ever since, and …