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Online course to support Kiwi entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur

Online course to support Kiwi entrepreneurs

New online course helps Kiwi entrepreneurs develop their startup ideas remotely, with practical tools and support.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
Call for NZ Hall of Fame nominations...
Entrepreneur

Call for NZ Hall of Fame nominations...

Nominations open for the New Zealand Women Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame, spotlighting trailblazers in business excellence and impact.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
Business Start-Up Tips
Data Analytics

Business Start-Up Tips

Starting your business can be daunting, but strategic planning, calculated risks, and unwavering belief can pave your way to success.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2012
Clever thinking offers entrepeneur global potential
Unified Communications

Clever thinking offers entrepeneur global potential

Matt Knight's innovative platform, SharedSpace, transforms unused office spaces into vibrant, collaborative environments, attracting 6,000 monthly visitors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2012
Setting goals to grow your business: long term goals
Entrepreneur

Setting goals to grow your business: long term goals

Setting long-term goals for your start-up is crucial. Define your vision, engage your team, and embrace flexible strategies to ensure sustained growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
Video: interview with National Start Up Weekend organiser Justin Scott
Entrepreneur

Video: interview with National Start Up Weekend organiser Justin Scott

Justin Scott, organiser of New Zealand's Start Up Weekends, reveals how the events foster entrepreneurial ecosystems and create vital business connections.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2012
Are you ready for Webstock?
Digital Entertainment

Are you ready for Webstock?

Web geniuses unite as Webstock kicks off next Monday in Wellington with workshops and talks from luminaries like Jared Spool and Tony Hsieh.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2012
Global startup comp coming to NZ
Entrepreneur

Global startup comp coming to NZ

Auckland to host 'Entrepreneur Idol' as part of global Startup World competition, spotlighting innovative start-ups.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2012
Optimizer HQ hires marketing officer in post-float push
Entrepreneur

Optimizer HQ hires marketing officer in post-float push

Optimizer HQ hires Cornelis Boertjens as chief marketing officer to bolster its brand globally following its recent listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2011
Events for budding entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur

Events for budding entrepreneurs

Up-and-coming entrepreneurs set to boost their skills and network during Global Entrepreneurship Week, with events on Nov 15 and 18.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2011
The next Silicon Valley
Government

The next Silicon Valley

NZ launches bid to become the next Silicon Valley, offering funds and a San Francisco hub to boost tech entrepreneurs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011
Praise, criticism for NZ technology industry
Fintech

Praise, criticism for NZ technology industry

American entrepreneur Peter Thiel lauds New Zealand's tech talent and investments, yet faces critique from local engineers citing a lack of global perspective.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2011

Global Stories

Entrepreneur stories

Entrepreneur X Factor coming to a town near you
Apple

Entrepreneur X Factor coming to a town near you

Are you an entrepreneur at heart and want to know if you've got what it takes? Season 3 of Entrepreneur X may be just the thing for you.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014
TESA enters new era after 46 Years
Partner Programmes

TESA enters new era after 46 Years

It's the start of a brand new era for one of New Zealand's oldest privately owned electronics companies, TESA Electronics Ltd.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013
How a trust can protect your assets
Data Analytics

How a trust can protect your assets

Janet Xuccoa reveals how using a trust effectively can safeguard your assets, spotlighting common pitfalls business owners face.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2012
Top scientist's $40 billion pep talk
Network Infrastructure

Top scientist's $40 billion pep talk

Why New Zealand's economic prosperity depends on local companies growing global niche markets in the technology and telecommunications sectors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011
The business lunch question
Entrepreneur

The business lunch question

A Kiwi entrepreneur is bringing LetsLunch, a US networking site for business lunches, to New Zealand, creating unique opportunities for corporate professionals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
Errors spell disaster for online businesses
Malware

Errors spell disaster for online businesses

Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011