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Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Māori entrepreneurs gather in Rotorua for the Matariki XPonential event to explore how technology can drive business growth and success.
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Massey Uni's new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'

Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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Massey University ecentre's new CEO plans to expand and innovate the business incubator's services to reach more people in the entrepreneurial community.
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BizDojo launches support system to back startup founders

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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The initiative is intended as a rallying cry to the founder community by the coworking and collaboration provider.
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So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out

Fri, 19th May 2017
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Be an entrepreneur for the long haul: Debunking post-sale bliss and planning for realistic, lifelong challenges.
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Auckland local board to establish tech innovation hub

Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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Auckland's Waitematā board seeds tech growth, investing £12,000 to kickstart a local innovation hub in Uptown/Newton.
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The story behind SLI Systems success

Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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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.
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How Richard Branson became the million-follower man

Thu, 27th Dec 2012
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Sir Richard Branson becomes the first LinkedIn Influencer to surpass one million followers, doubling Barack Obama's count and setting a new record.
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NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'

Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.
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Auckland Startup Weekend

Tue, 8th May 2012
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Auckland's Startup Weekend returns June 15-17 at ecentre, North Shore, offering entrepreneurs a chance to transform their ideas into global businesses.
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Hire me, learn from me, buy from me or get out of my way

Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Inspired by the passion of American entrepreneurs at Infusioncon 2012, Sean McDonald urges New Zealanders to embrace boldness and celebrate success.
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Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors

Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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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.
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Sir Richard Branson to speak at MS partner meet

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, to address attendees at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in July in Los Angeles.
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Seeking new directions

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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The recession spurred an entrepreneurial surge, notes Andrea Anderson of Ochre, but many SMEs still struggle with sales, marketing, and financial duress.
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We just happened to be in the neighbourhood

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Doing business in Asia can be challenging, but with careful preparation and perseverance, it can be a rewarding venture.