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So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out
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 local board to establish tech innovation hub
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
LinkedIn

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
NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
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
Sir Richard Branson to speak at MS partner meet
Microsoft

Sir Richard Branson to speak at MS partner meet

Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, to address attendees at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in July in Los Angeles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2011
We just happened to be in the neighbourhood
Partner Programmes

We just happened to be in the neighbourhood

Doing business in Asia can be challenging, but with careful preparation and perseverance, it can be a rewarding venture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Entrepreneurship stories

Richard Branson's worldwide startup competition extends deadline by two weeks
Entrepreneurship

Richard Branson's worldwide startup competition extends deadline by two weeks

Branson's Extreme Tech Challenge empowers entrepreneurs and their companies by providing them with visibility and resources.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Creative HQ appoints Roanne Parker to Board of Directors
Creative HQ

Creative HQ appoints Roanne Parker to Board of Directors

Entrepreneur Roanne Parker joins Creative HQ's board, bolstering New Zealand startup growth with her vast digital expertise and visionary outlook.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Trans-Pacific partnership helps startups to survive 'Valley of Death'
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
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
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
Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs
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 Uni's new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'
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
BizDojo launches support system to back startup founders
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
The story behind SLI Systems success
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
Auckland Startup Weekend
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
Hire me, learn from me, buy from me or get out of my way
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
Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors
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
Seeking new directions
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