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HomeAway Buys a Stake in Bookabach of New Zealand
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.
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Potential Progress On Dealing With Software Patents
Feld Thoughts
MAY 9, 2013
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
Kiwi lean startup + Australia next
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.
Go global or grow local? The Kiwi startup quandary
NZ Entrepreneur
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
A new study considers whether it is better to “go global” from day one, or to grow locally first. New Zealand startups need to be thinking globally from day one, but going global before they are really ready can put the entire business at risk,” ecentre CEO Jackie Young said.
[Asia] Asian Attitudes Towards Creativity And Education Differ: Adobe Study
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%.
Kiwi businesses not ready for next gen technology, despite evidence
NZ Entrepreneur
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Kiwi business owners are struggling to keep up with the pace of technological change – even as their businesses are disrupted by it – according to a new report, released today. He says businesses should embrace new technology rather than avoid it or wait until it’s too late.
The Best Places to Start a Business in 2015
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.
Most Overused Buzzword On LinkedIn Profiles? Creative.
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.
[Event] Over 540 Young Entrepreneurs To Converge On Global Startup Youth
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.
Entrepreneur’s 5 Month Journey Transforms Her Business Philosophy
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.
JFDI.Asia Announces 2013 Startup Lineup
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
DayTripR, from Singapore and New Zealand, have an online data collection utility.
Movieloci.com Shows You Where Movie Scenes Are Shot
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 28, 2012
We were more impressed to find out that some of the actual scenes in the film featuring those landscapes were actually shot on location in New Zealand.
The Importance Of Cultural Understanding In Business
YoungUpstarts
MAY 5, 2015
You would expect a company like Nike to follow suit in regards to cultural sensitivity, but the footwear and clothing manufacturer got it badly wrong when introducing a new line of patterned leggings in New Zealand.
What is a good site or Gmail extension for an angel investor to manage their startup deals?
Gust
JANUARY 15, 2014
Boy, do I wish there was a magical Gmail extension to let me manage my startup deals!
Last week I shared my startup experiences with the Metro Atlanta Chamber…
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
What’s the Secret to Your Success? With Michael Chinnery of Divinity Olives
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.
In the Lean In Era, Business And Tech Still Fail To Promote Women; 4 Ways To Fix The Problem Now
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 1, 2018
Governments, stock exchanges, and industry groups in Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand, for example, are very active on gender diversity issues. by Douglas M.
Innovation: The Key To Entrepreneurial Success
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 27, 2014
Unleashing creative thinking helps drive businesses forward, improve customer value propositions and identify new opportunities that deliver on the needs of our ever changing customers. By Dr. Karen Reddington, Regional Vice President of FedEx Express, South Pacific.
7 Entrepreneurs Who Started Successful Businesses In College
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.
Four Tips For Singaporean Startups To Ensure Success Past The Five Year Mark
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.
Slyde Handboards – Shredding A New Wave For Surfing
YoungUpstarts
JULY 20, 2011
Today, the sport is popular as ever, and Slyde Handboards intend to ride that wave and shred a whole new destiny.
Instagram And Pinterest New Social Media Stars: Experian
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 23, 2012
The explosion of online social networking continues worldwide, fueled by a recent slew of new niche social networks that range from the sharing of “filtered” snapshots with Instagram , or the social sharing of images with online pinboard Pinterest. New Zealand.
Pradeep Raman joins us at Forward Partners
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.
Resources for Global Entrepreneurs
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
It was actually about how to write a business plan for a new bank—not what you were looking for. . The Local Enterprise Office provides support and advising to anyone starting a new small business in Ireland. Australia and New Zealand.
Adobe Systems Rolls Out Creative Cloud Over Asia
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 21, 2013
The platform was also recently made available to Australia and New Zealand, and today, the software company announced Singapore as the first of many Asian countries to get access to the service.
What is a good site or Gmail extension for an angel investor to manage their startup deals?
Gust
JANUARY 15, 2014
Boy, do I wish there was a magical Gmail extension to let me manage my startup deals!
Daily News Round-up
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.
How to put a stay on the unsubscribe button
NZ Entrepreneur
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Oh, and I’ve never come away from one feeling like I’ve learned something new. The Director of Strategy and Business Development Asia Pacific at Mashable, Gwendolyn Regina, told Ad:tech New Zealand in November that the overwhelming competition for attention has made it into currency.
The Millennial Entrepreneur: Idealistic or Realistic? [with Infographic]
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
For some personal insight, I spoke with Matthew Leirdahl, a millennial entrepreneur from Minnesota, and Shanesh Ranchhod, a millennial from Auckland New Zealand who is on the verge of entrepreneurship. Earlier this spring, studies in both the U.S.
How AI is literally helping Kiwi businesses grow
NZ Entrepreneur
JUNE 7, 2018
Myles Matheson, a Data & AI specialist at Microsoft New Zealand, says the first step in talking to customers about AI is to understand what it means to them. The sooner we understand AI better, the sooner we can all benefit from its undeniable ability to transform businesses.
[Infographic] Top Office Pet Peeves
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 10, 2011
Other countries include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, and the U.K. Do you want to know what really gets someone’s goat in the office?
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) For Small Business
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
For smaller businesses, maintaining processes or systems with your business growth can get costly – it may mean hiring new staff or implementing new programs or operations. by Monica Shepherd, TradeGecko.
Mistakes Small Businesses Make In The Online World
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.
What Is Forex Trading?
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
On Monday morning it opens in Wellington, New Zealand and then progresses to Asian trade in Tokyo, Japan and Singapore and then it moves to London in the UK and closes on Friday evening in New York in the United States.
12 Questions: Meet Catherine Faletanoai (New Zeland)
crowdSPRING Blog
MARCH 20, 2012
Catherine lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand. So apart from rolling rrrs Southland is a beautiful piece of New Zealand, perhaps the most beautiful….yes. Challenging: creative blocks and getting in a rut where nothing you design seems new/fresh or even good!
Financial Literacy Across Asia Declining: Mastercard
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 28, 2015
Financial services provider MasterCard has announced the results of its MasterCard Financial Literacy Index, which revealed that progress towards improving basic finance knowledge and skills across Asia Pacific has stalled as 12 of 16 countries record lower scores in financial literacy.
HBS Entrepreneurs Founded the Most Startup Unicorns of Any MBA Program
View from Seed
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
As a second-year Harvard Business School student and NextView Ventures MBA Associate, constantly keeping up-to-date with the start-up world, I have heard some skepticism about the ability of MBAs to found top companies.
The 5 Stages of Running a Startup
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.
2012 Valuation Survey of Angel Groups
Gust
OCTOBER 16, 2012
New York Angels. New Mexico Angels. In 2011, we noted that the pre-money valuation of pre-revenue deals funded by angel groups in Silicon Valley, Boston and New York was higher than most other regions of the country. In 2012 seven of the eight groups from California, Boston and New York were above the median of all groups. New Zealand’s life science sector startups were funded at a pre-money valuation of US$3.25, almost identical to the North American median.
Small Business Spotlight of the Week: D.I.Y. Wholesale Flowers
crowdSPRING Blog
JANUARY 11, 2011
Well if you live in New Zealand or the South Pacific you will be able to do just that! Van Lier Nurseries , a cut flower and propagation nursery and the largest rose grower in New Zealand, is teaming up with D.I.Y.
From Contest to Company: 6 Tips for Taking a Startup to the Next Level
ReadWriteStart
JULY 11, 2012
Win or lose, how can a new company make the most of the experience and the exposure? Vinny Lohan, who started New Zealand-based big data analytics company OneBuzz , said "Your existing team that participated in the contest might not be the right team for you to build a business around.
Separated at Birth: Techstars and Startup Weekend
David Cohen
JUNE 16, 2015
At these events (there about 1,000 per year from Boulder to Mongolia to Chile to New Zealand), entrepreneurs and the community gather to build startups in 54 hours.
When Does a Private-to-Private Merger Make Sense?
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 29, 2014
She created the company in New Zealand and without raising any institutional capital had grown a global business. I’m pretty on record as saying I don’t think many private-to-private tech mergers make sense. They are often done from a position of weakness. Something in both companies isn’t working, which is why they come together. I often don’t believe in the therm M&A because in my experience mostly A works. But of course there are always exceptions.
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