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Tereska Lepionka-Carroll

“A whirlwind of bull****” – Package website deal turns sour for Kiwi Biz consultant

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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 […]

Business Mentors NZ

Promotion: Win a Business Mentor!

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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 […]

Smart EV Chargers

Smart EV Chargers

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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 […]

Institute of Directors

Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

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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. β€œThat was fabulous,” says King, who has 26 years’ experience in the complex health, science and technology sectors. β€œWe’re […]

Capital Connect

Supporter Profile: Capital Connect

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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 […]

Empower Me Collective

Empower Me Collective warns about scam emails offering Chinese domain names

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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 […]

Paidnice

Five invoicing mistakes holding back your business (and how to fix them)

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Late payments are more than just an inconvenienceβ€”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 […]

eccuity

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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: Charlie Meaden and Abinesh Krishan Business: eccuity Founded: 2022 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are eccuity, an intelligent investment platform where you can invest […]

LegalVision

Supporter Profile: LegalVision

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Who: LegalVision What: Legal Services and Advisory NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? LegalVision is a commercial law firm with 250+ team members specialising in helping startups, SME businesses and large corporates. We focus on solving all commercial law challenges for our clients, including […]

NOD (Nannies on Demand)

NOD (Nannies on Demand)

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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: Haylee Killip Business: NOD (Nannies on Demand) Founded: 2024 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Introducing NOD β€” a secret weapon for navigating parenthood’s unexpected twists […]

Drip Waterproof Socks

Large domain name price tag sees frustration for founder of Drip waterproof socks

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Domain Pain – Part 2 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. When Paul McKernan wanted to expand his business to the UK and USA by adding .com as a domain name, he […]

Remote

Want to hire talent overseas? Four things Kiwi businesses need to know

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What if you find an amazing developer in Singapore, the perfect sales rep in the US or great admin support in India? There are new ways to make hiring, managing and paying international employees a lot simpler. There’s been a shift in how New Zealand businesses think about our workforces. We’re thinking more globally than […]