Take a note from countries like New Zealand that are using a "one-stop shop" approach encourage entrepreneurship. It's also a concept employed by countries around the world that want to attract entrepreneurs and ease the process of starting a business, according to new research. MORE
Malaysia will see over 500 youth descend on its capital Kuala Lumpur this October for Global Startup Youth (GSY) , a three-day idea accelerator program aimed at helping young entrepreneurs shape and launch new projects that will hopefully evolve into sustainable global businesses. MORE
Fully comprehending the challenges and requirements of Ivy League education, this 22-year-old New Zealand business owner, a Harvard graduate himself, decided to use his expertise and knowledge to help kids define their aspirations and gain world-class education. MORE
80’S TUESDAY: I Got You by Split Enz - Going down under to New Zealand for this 80’s hit. Just an upbeat classic 80’s pop song with all the synth-pop, New Wave floss. I Got You Neil Finn New Wave New Zealand Split Enz Synthpop music 80's TuesdayThis was the band that launched the career of Neil Finn of Crowded House fame. As an aside, what apparently passed for innovation in the music business back then was laser etching of vinyl records. MORE
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It is fashionable these days to decry "food miles." The longer food has spent traveling to your plate, the more oil has been burnt and the more peace has been shattered along the way. But why single out food? Should we not protest against T-shirt miles, too, and laptop miles? MORE
agreement and Mexico stands to benefit heavily from the 12-country deal, comprising the United States, Singapore, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, and Vietnam. MORE
By claiming software isn''t a patentable invention, New Zealand just found a way to ban software patents. Well, that''s pretty much what New Zealand just did. The U.S. should take notice. MORE
New Zealand: 3. I was idly thinking about seeing if some Business of Software delegates might be interested in getting together before the conference so had a look at where the 180 registered attendees are coming from (exactly halfway now). MORE
Over at The New York Times, Paul Downs is running a four-part series on his decision to hire a sales consultant. “Speed dating for businesses” in New Zealand: Innovest Auckland 2013 is matching 59 pre-approved small-to-medium businesses seeking growth capital with 112 investors. Congratulations! This week marks the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week. The U.S. MORE
Olives are harvested on the Chinnery’s land in New Zealand. In Mangawhai, located in the New Zealand countryside, lies a beautiful olive grove. MORE
While we continue to struggle with patent trolls in the US – which used to be called “non-practicing entities” (NPEs) but now apparently prefer to be called ”patent assertion entities” (PAE) – the New Zealand government has announced that software will no longer be patented. Patents functional claiming new zealand MORE
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — An American exchange student and her mother were rescued over the weekend in the New Zealand wilderness, where they were lost for five days after setting off on a day hike MORE
The Icehouse in New Zealand has the coolest name and thank goodness for our friends in the midwest for not only developing startups but having the down to earth sensibilities to come up with longer more convoluted names. Forbes published an article on Friday how technology incubators are an efficient way to spur entrepreneurship and economic growth. Using data from CB Insights they created a list of 10 technology incubators that are changing the world. MORE
In 2014, Maggie cycled for 5 months around the mountainous roads of New Zealand, towing her two-year-old son the entire way. My five month journey cycle touring New Zealand was nothing short of adventure. We began our adventure in Christchurch where my mothers’ best friend dropped us off at our starting point and then we circumnavigated the south island of New Zealand on our bikes. Entrepreneurship has evolved. MORE
You pour your heart and soul into the business, talk about it until your friends are tired of hearing it, and spend every waking moment working on your new company. Having that base of followers is essential to bringing in new clients. Running a business is a marathon. MORE
Monaco tops the list, but the cost of residential property in business hubs like New York and London isn''t far behind. The top 10 most expensive real estate markets, in order, are: Monaco, Hong Kong, London, Singapore, Geneva, New York, Sydney, Paris, Moscow, and Shanghai. MORE
It pains me to see other countries – such as Canada, the UK, and New Zealand – be more progressive, open, and forward thinking around entrepreneurship and innovation than the US. Two of the public policy things I care about are patent reform and immigration reform. I believe our patent system – especially with regard to software and business method patents – is completely and totally broken. MORE
Austin-based HomeAway just increased its presence in Asia with the acquisition of Bookabach Limited, a New Zealand-based vacation rental site. MORE
I was asked to present a summary of our five-month visit to New Zealand in 2010, where we shared experiences with angels and entrepreneurs. Here is a link to my EBAN talk, Sharing Angel Experiences in New Zealand. New Zealand EBAN European Business Angel Network WarsawLast week Ann and I attended the 11th annual Congress of the European Business Angel Network (EBAN) in Warsaw. MORE
Derek Handley from World Class New Zealand on Vimeo. This is a truly inspiring video. Would highly recommend that you take 20 minutes out of your schedule to watch this video. The speaker articulates his journey as an entrepreneur and the lessons he learned along the way. MORE
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An American exchange student and her mother were rescued over the weekend in the New Zealand wilderness, where they were lost for five days after setting off on a day hi MORE
My first big win with my first company, Spunlogic, was a huge web design project with a New Zealand company. One month into the project, still waiting on the first check, we received word from New Zealand that the company went bankrupt, the project was canceled, and we were never going to get a dime. Yesterday I posted that I no longer believe in luck in business. And some poeple agreed and some people did not, which is what I expected. MORE
In July 2012, the Department of Justice coordinated an elaborate siege of Dotcom's 25,000 square-foot mansion in New Zealand, and local authorities placed Dotcom in custody. I'll be an innovator, I'll make new stuff, I'll launch new products MORE
My favorite bit: The company, Spunlogic, moved out of his mother’s basement and into an office after landing a deal with a New Zealand company. As hopes heightened and excitement built, the New Zealand company went bankrupt without a penny spent on Spunlogic. “It MORE
Boy, do I wish there was a magical Gmail extension to let me manage my startup deals! MORE
I want to especially thank the dozens of Kiwis who acted as my guardians and escorts from place to place, even driving me around on the wrong side of the road Every tourist will tell you that New Zealand is a beautiful country, and they are not kidding. MORE
With a safe haven in New Zealand, the billionaire VC is prepared to risk disaster to make his dream of immortal freedom a reality MORE
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Prior to Piton Pradeep was an entrepreneur, founding three companies in New Zealand and the UK. I’m pleased to let you all know that Pradeep Raman has joined us as Senior Associate from Piton Capital , a VC fund that invests in marketplaces. MORE
New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula has proven to be a welcome space for aerospace company Rocket Lab MORE
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It's nearly unheard of for an elected leader of a country to hold office while pregnant. MORE
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A study by NUS Enterprise reported that almost every second young startup is currently focused on developing completely new technology. Be open to new technology. In particular, she says, “be open to exploring new technologies and ideas. MORE
Great choices include GoDaddy for those in the United States and [link] for those in New Zealand. Whether it’s your website or your approach to building your online presence, there are pitfalls to avoid which a number of businesses unknowingly jump into. MORE
Robbert Rietbroek, chief executive of PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand, says he wants leaders to "leave loudly" so everyone else feels comfortable doing it too. MORE
However, stronger than expected growth figures out of New Zealand provided the pair with another opportunity to test this level, but it failed to break through once again" - LINK NZDGPD - ForEx.com The FOMC caused a massive USD sell off. That did not help my EURUSD short position. MORE
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New Zealand: Creative. So in Australia, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden and United States, professionals used the word creative in their profiles to give themselves an edge in the careers… except that many others also describe themselves similarly. MORE
New Zealand opposition leader Jacinda Ardern keeps getting asked. How to Hire the Best MORE
Boy, do I wish there was a magical Gmail extension to let me manage my startup deals! MORE
Got this email (reprinted with permission) from Mike Stokes in New Zealand yesterday on my birthday (yes, I am now version 5.3): Hi Bob, As a fan of your writings for years (and especially your books, which I still refer to), you are the first person I wanted to run our new software past. MORE
Drone manufacturer Flirtey partnered with Domino's to start delivering pizza to select customers in the Pacific Ocean island nation via drone MORE
Why outsourcing could save your business. The global market size of the outsourced services industry was worth $82.9 billion in revenue in 2013. MORE
68% of respondents from Australia-New Zealand strongly agree that basic digital media skills are essential for a 21st century workforce, much higher than the APAC average of 54%. MORE
Recent developments – including an influx of new college grads and the well-deserved (if you ask me) popularity of a TV show based in the city and bearing the same name as the city – have also made it cool again. New Zealand. MORE
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MAY 21, 2011
I was asked to present a summary of our five-month visit to New Zealand in 2010, where we shared experiences with angels and entrepreneurs. Here is a link to my EBAN talk, Sharing Angel Experiences in New Zealand. New Zealand EBAN European Business Angel Network WarsawLast week Ann and I attended the 11th annual Congress of the European Business Angel Network (EBAN) in Warsaw.
Winston-Salem Journal State/Region News
MAY 2, 2016
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — An American exchange student and her mother were rescued over the weekend in the New Zealand wilderness, where they were lost for five days after setting off on a day hike
Winston-Salem Journal State/Region News
MAY 2, 2016
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An American exchange student and her mother were rescued over the weekend in the New Zealand wilderness, where they were lost for five days after setting off on a day hi
SiliconHills
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Austin-based HomeAway just increased its presence in Asia with the acquisition of Bookabach Limited, a New Zealand-based vacation rental site.
Inc Startups
JANUARY 19, 2018
It's nearly unheard of for an elected leader of a country to hold office while pregnant.
Inc Startups
JANUARY 10, 2017
New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula has proven to be a welcome space for aerospace company Rocket Lab
Mark Birch
MARCH 6, 2012
80’S TUESDAY: I Got You by Split Enz - Going down under to New Zealand for this 80’s hit. Just an upbeat classic 80’s pop song with all the synth-pop, New Wave floss. I Got You Neil Finn New Wave New Zealand Split Enz Synthpop music 80's TuesdayThis was the band that launched the career of Neil Finn of Crowded House fame. As an aside, what apparently passed for innovation in the music business back then was laser etching of vinyl records.
Startup Lessons Learned
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
I want to especially thank the dozens of Kiwis who acted as my guardians and escorts from place to place, even driving me around on the wrong side of the road Every tourist will tell you that New Zealand is a beautiful country, and they are not kidding.
Inc Startups
AUGUST 27, 2015
Innovation Lessons from Air New Zealand's remarkable customer experience
Inc Startups
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
With a safe haven in New Zealand, the billionaire VC is prepared to risk disaster to make his dream of immortal freedom a reality
Inc Startups
NOVEMBER 19, 2017
Robbert Rietbroek, chief executive of PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand, says he wants leaders to "leave loudly" so everyone else feels comfortable doing it too.
Jeff Hilimire
JULY 31, 2013
My favorite bit: The company, Spunlogic, moved out of his mother’s basement and into an office after landing a deal with a New Zealand company. As hopes heightened and excitement built, the New Zealand company went bankrupt without a penny spent on Spunlogic. “It
Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur
MAY 21, 2011
Derek Handley from World Class New Zealand on Vimeo. This is a truly inspiring video. Would highly recommend that you take 20 minutes out of your schedule to watch this video. The speaker articulates his journey as an entrepreneur and the lessons he learned along the way.
Chaganomics
MARCH 18, 2015
However, stronger than expected growth figures out of New Zealand provided the pair with another opportunity to test this level, but it failed to break through once again" - LINK NZDGPD - ForEx.com The FOMC caused a massive USD sell off. That did not help my EURUSD short position.
Deimar
OCTOBER 14, 2014
Why outsourcing could save your business. The global market size of the outsourced services industry was worth $82.9 billion in revenue in 2013.
Hearpreneur
AUGUST 31, 2017
In 2014, Maggie cycled for 5 months around the mountainous roads of New Zealand, towing her two-year-old son the entire way. My five month journey cycle touring New Zealand was nothing short of adventure. We began our adventure in Christchurch where my mothers’ best friend dropped us off at our starting point and then we circumnavigated the south island of New Zealand on our bikes. Entrepreneurship has evolved.
Chaganomics
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
agreement and Mexico stands to benefit heavily from the 12-country deal, comprising the United States, Singapore, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, and Vietnam.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 6, 2014
68% of respondents from Australia-New Zealand strongly agree that basic digital media skills are essential for a 21st century workforce, much higher than the APAC average of 54%.
Jeff Hilimire
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
My first big win with my first company, Spunlogic, was a huge web design project with a New Zealand company. One month into the project, still waiting on the first check, we received word from New Zealand that the company went bankrupt, the project was canceled, and we were never going to get a dime. Yesterday I posted that I no longer believe in luck in business. And some poeple agreed and some people did not, which is what I expected.
Inc Startups
AUGUST 28, 2013
By claiming software isn''t a patentable invention, New Zealand just found a way to ban software patents. Well, that''s pretty much what New Zealand just did. The U.S. should take notice.
Gust
JANUARY 15, 2014
Boy, do I wish there was a magical Gmail extension to let me manage my startup deals!
Gust
JANUARY 15, 2014
Boy, do I wish there was a magical Gmail extension to let me manage my startup deals!
Up and Running
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Recent developments – including an influx of new college grads and the well-deserved (if you ask me) popularity of a TV show based in the city and bearing the same name as the city – have also made it cool again. New Zealand.
Feld Thoughts
MAY 22, 2013
It pains me to see other countries – such as Canada, the UK, and New Zealand – be more progressive, open, and forward thinking around entrepreneurship and innovation than the US. Two of the public policy things I care about are patent reform and immigration reform. I believe our patent system – especially with regard to software and business method patents – is completely and totally broken.
47 Hats
JULY 14, 2010
Got this email (reprinted with permission) from Mike Stokes in New Zealand yesterday on my birthday (yes, I am now version 5.3): Hi Bob, As a fan of your writings for years (and especially your books, which I still refer to), you are the first person I wanted to run our new software past.
The Equity Kicker
DECEMBER 18, 2013
Prior to Piton Pradeep was an entrepreneur, founding three companies in New Zealand and the UK. I’m pleased to let you all know that Pradeep Raman has joined us as Senior Associate from Piton Capital , a VC fund that invests in marketplaces.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2018
You pour your heart and soul into the business, talk about it until your friends are tired of hearing it, and spend every waking moment working on your new company. Having that base of followers is essential to bringing in new clients. Running a business is a marathon.
Ben Casnocha: The Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2011
It is fashionable these days to decry "food miles." The longer food has spent traveling to your plate, the more oil has been burnt and the more peace has been shattered along the way. But why single out food? Should we not protest against T-shirt miles, too, and laptop miles?
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 10, 2017
A study by NUS Enterprise reported that almost every second young startup is currently focused on developing completely new technology. Be open to new technology. In particular, she says, “be open to exploring new technologies and ideas.
Up and Running
JULY 28, 2015
Olives are harvested on the Chinnery’s land in New Zealand. In Mangawhai, located in the New Zealand countryside, lies a beautiful olive grove.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 31, 2017
Fully comprehending the challenges and requirements of Ivy League education, this 22-year-old New Zealand business owner, a Harvard graduate himself, decided to use his expertise and knowledge to help kids define their aspirations and gain world-class education.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 4, 2012
New Zealand: Creative. So in Australia, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden and United States, professionals used the word creative in their profiles to give themselves an edge in the careers… except that many others also describe themselves similarly.
Inc Startups
MARCH 10, 2014
Monaco tops the list, but the cost of residential property in business hubs like New York and London isn''t far behind. The top 10 most expensive real estate markets, in order, are: Monaco, Hong Kong, London, Singapore, Geneva, New York, Sydney, Paris, Moscow, and Shanghai.
Business of Software Blog
MAY 21, 2011
New Zealand: 3. I was idly thinking about seeing if some Business of Software delegates might be interested in getting together before the conference so had a look at where the 180 registered attendees are coming from (exactly halfway now).
Inc Startups
MARCH 11, 2013
In July 2012, the Department of Justice coordinated an elaborate siege of Dotcom's 25,000 square-foot mansion in New Zealand, and local authorities placed Dotcom in custody. I'll be an innovator, I'll make new stuff, I'll launch new products
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Malaysia will see over 500 youth descend on its capital Kuala Lumpur this October for Global Startup Youth (GSY) , a three-day idea accelerator program aimed at helping young entrepreneurs shape and launch new projects that will hopefully evolve into sustainable global businesses.
Force of Good: a blog by Lance Weatherby
APRIL 19, 2010
The Icehouse in New Zealand has the coolest name and thank goodness for our friends in the midwest for not only developing startups but having the down to earth sensibilities to come up with longer more convoluted names. Forbes published an article on Friday how technology incubators are an efficient way to spur entrepreneurship and economic growth. Using data from CB Insights they created a list of 10 technology incubators that are changing the world.
Up and Running
JUNE 18, 2013
Over at The New York Times, Paul Downs is running a four-part series on his decision to hire a sales consultant. “Speed dating for businesses” in New Zealand: Innovest Auckland 2013 is matching 59 pre-approved small-to-medium businesses seeking growth capital with 112 investors. Congratulations! This week marks the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week. The U.S.
Inc Startups
OCTOBER 28, 2011
Take a note from countries like New Zealand that are using a "one-stop shop" approach encourage entrepreneurship. It's also a concept employed by countries around the world that want to attract entrepreneurs and ease the process of starting a business, according to new research.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 23, 2018
Great choices include GoDaddy for those in the United States and [link] for those in New Zealand. Whether it’s your website or your approach to building your online presence, there are pitfalls to avoid which a number of businesses unknowingly jump into.
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