Entrepreneurship stories - Page 3
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
#
accelerator
#
study
#
massey university
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
#
māori
#
entrepreneurship
#
callaghan innovation
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
#
massey university
#
cios
#
incubator
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
#
bizdojo
#
entrepreneurship
#
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
#
entrepreneur
#
entrepreneurship
#
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
#
auckland transport
#
local government
#
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
#
leadership
#
investment
#
sli systems
If you have ever contemplated running your own 'start-up' enterprise but worry about the potential pitfalls and lack the motivation - look no further than New Zealand's own SLI Systems and CEO Shaun Ryan.
How Richard Branson became the million-follower man
Thu, 27th Dec 2012
#
linkedin
#
entrepreneurship
#
antarctica
How to follow in the footsteps of the first LinkedIn Influencer to cross the one million follower mark.
NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
#
forbes
#
transparency
#
nz
A transparent and stable business climate sees New Zealand top Forbes' business list.
Auckland Startup Weekend
Tue, 8th May 2012
#
developers
#
startup weekend
#
auckland
Take your startup idea to the next level with the third annual Auckland Startup Weekend.
Hire me, learn from me, buy from me or get out of my way
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
#
partner programmes
#
techday
#
smb
Is it time for New Zealand businesses to adopt a new attitude?.
Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
#
icehouse
#
business
#
capital
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
#
microsoft
#
customer service
#
entrepreneurship
The founder of the Virgin Group will address attendees at Microsoft World Partner Conference.
Seeking new directions
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
#
gaming
#
it training
#
technology gifts
The recession left a lot of people struggling, but it also gave a spur to others to start their own business.
We just happened to be in the neighbourhood
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
#
partner programmes
#
corruption
#
japan
Doing business in Asia can be challenging, but with careful preparation and perseverance, it can be a rewarding venture.