crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2012

miiCard provides one identity which you can use across the web where you need trust for example when trading on auction sites, online dating, in social networking and when applying for new financial products and services that require an identity check. It provides a safer, faster and more convenient way to transact online.

Small Business 75

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Global Entrepreneurship Week took place last month around the world, and it was a rather opportune time for me to examine the factors that have helped Singapore startups succeed. by Alex Campbell, Managing Director, Asia, ‎ Xero. Fitness enthusiast Luciano Tesoriero concurs.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 1, 2017

Sushi – a food that has reached its tentacles around the world and is now served in over 20,000 restaurants outside Japan, can be considered a truly successful global product. In fact, Sushi is so international, that its adapted American version is now re-entering the Japanese market as a new, exotic food trend.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

However, few local businesses seem prepared for the level of change anticipated by futurists and global leaders – despite the evidence all around them. The Future of Business Report says 65% of Kiwi SME’s invest less than 1% of their revenue in research and development, with 36% allocating nothing at all.

Artificial Inteligence 42

Artificial Inteligence Technology New Zealand Internet 42

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 27, 2011

In 2000, global giant Unilever bought out Ben & Jerry’s for about $326 million in order to eliminate competition with the corporation’s brands, Breyer’s and Good Humor. In 2002, the Glacéau, line of beverages became the top-selling enhanced water brand in America and it raked in $350 million in revenues in 2006.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 21, 2024

This venture is driven by a desire to create a global company that generates employment opportunities and drives positive change in the HR landscape. My goal is to change the divorce and separation landscape in New Zealand to make it easier for people to separate and/or divorce in a less time-consuming and costly process.

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Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

So, lots of content combined with an engaged audience (contributing and participating in consumption), driving great branding and real world revenue. At its purest, YouTube is about: Reaching massive global audiences. Reach one of the largest global audience on the planet proactively consuming content. Because of YouTube.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

Building a startup from ground zero is hard work but I enjoy it very much, and I’m proud to be contributing to the booming IT industry in New Zealand, and to inspire other Kiwi entrepreneurs to do the same. The revenue on the darkroom rental was close to what I was making weekly, I was in disbelief.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 19, 2013

They''ll typically appear to do well early on, but won''t have enough of a passionate following to achieve meaningful growth or revenues. For an existing product on mobile, there are many ways to segment your audience to test new features. However, what often happens is a startup builds a product people like but don''t love.

Mobile 167

Mobile Developer Technical Review Lean 167

NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 8, 2019

In the first of a three part series on early stage business investment, we asked serial entrepreneur and investor Josh Comrie what three key things New Zealand entrepreneurs must get better at when it comes to seeking angel investment. There are many in New Zealand (and abroad), and you’ll pay from $200-1000 per hour.

New Zealand 43

New Zealand Entrepreneur Valuation Dilution 43

online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

If failure is defined as failing to see the projected return on investment—say, a specific revenue growth rate or date to break even on cash flow—then more than 95% of start-ups fail, based on Mr. Ghoshs research. Opinion: Noonan: The Romney Campaign Needs a New CEO. Globaloney: Globalization Challenged. Washington.

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Occam's Razor

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Economic Value (EcV) is the value of short and long-term revenue and cost savings. The causal impact does not have to be on Revenue. An example of the implication: Don't expect short term sales/revenue from any social participation. Air New Zealand's YouTube channel is an example from a different industry.

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