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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. experiments to build a product, find customers, test business models and hire amazing people.

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When Does a Private-to-Private Merger Make Sense?

Both Sides of the Table

Most products out there suck so mom gets stuck with angst of wanting to have decorations, activities and chatzkies for other kids to take home. The honest truth is that we took on a little bit too much and so while we launched this beautiful experience we found ourselves without a broad enough set of products (skus) to drive repeat purchases.

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Editorial: We owe a duty of care to founder mental health and it requires a collaborative solution

NZ Entrepreneur

As for so many others though, the news of his death by suicide last year still came as a shock and with a deep sense of sadness. Angry that such a tragedy could have occurred – indeed possibly directly attributable – as a result of Jake’s endeavours in the name of this thing we call entrepreneurship.

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Going Virtual: Key tips for running an online event

NZ Entrepreneur

Live product demos. New Zealand company FAWC (Food And Wine Classic) even brought together a group of Hawke’s Bay winemakers to offer virtual wine tasting , with participants each being sent a hamper of wine samples in advance so they could join in. Polls that ask your audience for their ideas and feedback.

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Sandfly Security

NZ Entrepreneur

The name Sandfly was given to the product because we use swarms of investigation modules that go onto a host to hunt and attack hackers. The name came to me when I was sitting in Fiordland being attacked by sandflies. It was a perfect metaphor to how our product works. It is also a nod to our New Zealand origins.

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What Tech Entrepreneurs Could Learn from Chamillionaire

Both Sides of the Table

He stood up, grabbed the mic and gave a heartfelt overview of his experiences in experimenting with new technologies to build relationships with his audience, get feedback on his product quality and to market his music all the way to the top of iTunes. To stay the crowed was “wowed&# was an understatement. He was trailblazing.

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Is my business idea feasible? Key questions to ask before you start.

NZ Entrepreneur

If you have a great idea for a new business but don’t know where to start, read on, grab a pen (and a spreadsheet or two) and ask yourself these nine important questions. Is the name you want available? A great brand begins with a strong, unique name. Be prepared to try a few options before you find a name that’s ownable.