Entrepreneurship stories - Page 6
New Zealand’s startup ecosystem growing up, but more can be done - MYOB
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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New Zealand's startup scene is thriving, but more support is needed to truly maximise its potential, says Carolyn Luey of MYOB.
Trans-Pacific partnership helps startups to survive 'Valley of Death'
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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monevation
Monevation chief executive officer says that the statistics show over 80% of startups fail somewhere between product creation and customer traction.
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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massey university
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accelerator
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study
Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.
Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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callaghan innovation
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entrepreneurship
Māori entrepreneurs gather in Rotorua for the Matariki XPonential event to explore how technology can drive business growth and success.
Massey Uni’s new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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massey university
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incubator
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entrepreneurship
Massey University ecentre's new CEO plans to expand and innovate the business incubator’s services to reach more people in the entrepreneurial community.
BizDojo launches support system to back startup founders
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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bizdojo
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entrepreneurship
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founders central
The initiative is intended as a rallying cry to the founder community by the coworking and collaboration provider.
So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out
Fri, 19th May 2017
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entrepreneur
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entrepreneurship
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startups
Be an entrepreneur for the long haul: Debunking post-sale bliss and planning for realistic, lifelong challenges.
Auckland local board to establish tech innovation hub
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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auckland transport
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local government
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ateed
Auckland's Waitematā board seeds tech growth, investing £12,000 to kickstart a local innovation hub in Uptown/Newton.
The story behind SLI Systems success
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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sli systems
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leadership
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investment
SLI Systems, led by CEO Shaun Ryan, rose from the ashes of snap.com in the dotcom bust, now thriving with a GBP £20 million turnover.
How Richard Branson became the million-follower man
Thu, 27th Dec 2012
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entrepreneurship
Sir Richard Branson becomes the first LinkedIn Influencer to surpass one million followers, doubling Barack Obama's count and setting a new record.
NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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forbes
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transparency
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corruption
New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.
Auckland Startup Weekend
Tue, 8th May 2012
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developers
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entrepreneurship
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ecentre
Auckland's Startup Weekend returns June 15-17 at ecentre, North Shore, offering entrepreneurs a chance to transform their ideas into global businesses.
Hire me, learn from me, buy from me or get out of my way
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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smb
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techday
Inspired by the passion of American entrepreneurs at Infusioncon 2012, Sean McDonald urges New Zealanders to embrace boldness and celebrate success.
Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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capital
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icehouse
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investment
The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.
Sir Richard Branson to speak at MS partner meet
Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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microsoft
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customer service
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microsoft azure
Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, to address attendees at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in July in Los Angeles.
Seeking new directions
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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gaming
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it training
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digital entertainment
The recession spurred an entrepreneurial surge, notes Andrea Anderson of Ochre, but many SMEs still struggle with sales, marketing, and financial duress.
We just happened to be in the neighbourhood
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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partner programmes
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history
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corruption
Doing business in Asia can be challenging, but with careful preparation and perseverance, it can be a rewarding venture.