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Did you know, that in New Zealand 50% of businesses die within four years of starting? That’s a frightening fact! When Eden Design started over 17 years ago, cheques were still in use, Facebook was only three years old, and Teams Meetings were but a twinkle in Microsoft’s eye! A lot has changed since then, […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Nikki Pak and Sophia Phieros Business: It Takes A Village Founded: 2024 HQ: Waikato Can you tell us a bit about your business? It Takes A Village is the creation of […]

Are you happy with the ROI (Return on Investment) you get from trade fairs and expos? Or do you want to turn up the sales revenue? Trade fairs and expos are big – and they’re back! Goodbye Covid years and hello in-person events. With AI and tech on the rise, and more people missing real-life […]

Who: Remote What: HR Management; Employer of Record (EOR); Contractor Management; Payroll; Remote API NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? We partner with early to mid-stage remote-first businesses of 50 to 2,000 employees in tech, consulting, professional services, and education. We also tend to […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Aziz Shariff and Dr Nerissa D’Silva Business: myWellaBee Founded: 2021 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? At myWellabee, we’re an AI for Good startup on a […]

Domain Pain – Part 4 of a 4 Part series in which we asked #nzentrepreneur readers to share their challenges and lessons in the important process of choosing and securing their business domain names. A website name purchasing deal offered by an international seller has turned into a nightmare for a Kiwi business consultant, who […]

Are you ready to revolutionise your business? Business Mentors NZ has empowered over 80,000 Kiwi business owners, and now it’s your turn to shine! Business Mentors NZ understands the unique challenges Kiwi business owners face. Whether you need support navigating skills shortages, managing staff or expanding your business skills and knowledge, an experienced Mentor can […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Ross Fitzgerald Business: Smart EV Chargers Founded: 2020 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? Smart EV Chargers supply electric vehicle chargers and solutions for home and […]

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC), she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. “That was fabulous,” says King, who has 26 years’ experience in the complex health, science and technology sectors. “We’re […]

Who: Capital Connect What: Working Capital Loans; Asset Finance; Property Finance; Refinancing Solutions NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? At Capital Connect, we partner with New Zealand businesses, from acquisitions to well-established firms, helping them secure tailored finance solutions. Whether it’s navigating the complexities […]

Domain Pain – Part 3 of a 4 Part series in which we asked #nzentrepreneur readers to share their challenges and lessons in the important process of choosing and securing their business domain names. Kiwi business owners are being warned to think carefully about securing multiple international domain names for their companies when establishing a […]

Late payments are more than just an inconvenience—they can stifle cash flow, create unnecessary stress, and slow down your business growth. Many Kiwi businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, unintentionally make invoicing mistakes that contribute to delayed payments. The good news? These mistakes are avoidable with a few tweaks to your invoicing process. Here are […]