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GEN New Zealand releases manifesto to encourage greater entrepreneurship

NZ Entrepreneur

Watch the video interview now A network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations warns New Zealand is in danger of being left behind due to a lack of resources and insufficient policies to progress entrepreneurship. They collaborated to produce the manifesto, reflecting the views of network members.

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Opinion: It’s a startup world

NZ Entrepreneur

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. Suse Reynolds, Angel Association New Zealand. Underpinning this growth is good governance. Startup founders are our ambitious problem solvers.

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What Government funding is available for startups in NZ?

NZ Entrepreneur

One of the questions we’re often asked is, “What Government funding is available for startups in New Zealand?” ” shortly followed by, “I wonder if there’s any funding for startups from the Government?” ” So you’ve come up with a great business idea.

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Spirit of innovation demonstrated in land transport sector

NZ Entrepreneur

million in government funding. It will support a range of private and non-government sector innovators and innovations. Big Street Bikers are rolling out an electric mobility network to create a happier, healthier Aotearoa. In 2020, Big Street Bikers launched the Locky Dock Network with a pilot in Christchurch.

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500 Founders: Rick Kiessig, Hannah Hunt, Matthew Jackson & Jenni Matheson

NZ Entrepreneur

Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Grow reciprocal relationships in your support network before you need them. Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Rick Kiessig – Cofounder.

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Finance and accounting biggest headache for small biz owners followed by tech

NZ Entrepreneur

Following relevant groups and hashtags (like #socialmedia, #accounting, #smallbusiness) can help connect you with expertise and insight, not just from your existing network, but from industry leaders around the world. Adrienne Church is General Manager at Prospa New Zealand. Business mentors & coaches.

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In the Lean In Era, Business And Tech Still Fail To Promote Women; 4 Ways To Fix The Problem Now 

YoungUpstarts

Branches of the industry, such as video gaming, are overtly misogynist in governance, in culture, and in product content. Get a mentor, network, don’t be a “bully broad,” be strategic, lean in, lower your voice, don’t be a “queen bee,” dress conservatively, and so on. He is the author of 23 books on gender and corporate governance.

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