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Kiwi Stories

Entrepreneurship stories

Small city, big win

The award is expected to bolster confidence in Napier’s city-centre strategy, which is already spurring new businesses and public-space projects.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017

Partner Programmes

Trans-Pacific partnership helps startups to survive 'Valley of Death'

Monevation chief executive officer says that the statistics show over 80% of startups fail somewhere between product creation and customer traction.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017

Massey University

New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups

Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Callaghan Innovation

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

Māori entrepreneurs gather in Rotorua for the Matariki XPonential event to explore how technology can drive business growth and success.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017

Massey University

Massey Uni's new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'

Massey University ecentre's new CEO plans to expand and innovate the business incubator's services to reach more people in the entrepreneurial community.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017

Data Analytics

New Zealand too slow to embrace technology

Slow adoption is holding back New Zealand firms, with a tech leader warning apathy and risk aversion are stunting export growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017

BizDojo

BizDojo launches support system to back startup founders

The initiative is intended as a rallying cry to the founder community by the coworking and collaboration provider.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017

Data Protection

World-first initiative to power energy innovation

New Zealand innovators will access anonymised half-hour power data for the first time, aiming to cut network costs and speed new energy products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Mar 2017

SLI Systems

The story behind SLI Systems success

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.

By David Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014

Startup Weekend

Auckland Startup Weekend

Auckland's Startup Weekend returns June 15-17 at ecentre, North Shore, offering entrepreneurs a chance to transform their ideas into global businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012

Partner Programmes

Hire me, learn from me, buy from me or get out of my way

Inspired by the passion of American entrepreneurs at Infusioncon 2012, Sean McDonald urges New Zealanders to embrace boldness and celebrate success.

By Sean McDonald • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2012

Partner Programmes

Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2012

Gaming

Seeking new directions

The recession spurred an entrepreneurial surge, notes Andrea Anderson of Ochre, but many SMEs still struggle with sales, marketing, and financial duress.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010

Global Stories

Entrepreneurship stories

Entrepreneur

So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out

Be an entrepreneur for the long haul: Debunking post-sale bliss and planning for realistic, lifelong challenges.

By AdamSmith • 7 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017

Auckland Transport

Auckland local board to establish tech innovation hub

Auckland's Waitematā board seeds tech growth, investing £12,000 to kickstart a local innovation hub in Uptown/Newton.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016

How Richard Branson became the million-follower man

Sir Richard Branson becomes the first LinkedIn Influencer to surpass one million followers, doubling Barack Obama's count and setting a new record.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Dec 2012

Forbes

NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'

New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2012