Entrepreneurship stories - Page 6
So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out
Fri, 19th May 2017
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Be an entrepreneur for the long haul: Debunking post-sale bliss and planning for realistic, lifelong challenges.
Auckland local board to establish tech innovation hub
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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auckland transport
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local government
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ateed
Auckland's Waitematā board seeds tech growth, investing £12,000 to kickstart a local innovation hub in Uptown/Newton.
The story behind SLI Systems success
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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SLI Systems, led by CEO Shaun Ryan, rose from the ashes of snap.com in the dotcom bust, now thriving with a GBP £20 million turnover.
How Richard Branson became the million-follower man
Thu, 27th Dec 2012
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Sir Richard Branson becomes the first LinkedIn Influencer to surpass one million followers, doubling Barack Obama's count and setting a new record.
NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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transparency
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corruption
New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.
Auckland Startup Weekend
Tue, 8th May 2012
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ecentre
Auckland's Startup Weekend returns June 15-17 at ecentre, North Shore, offering entrepreneurs a chance to transform their ideas into global businesses.
Hire me, learn from me, buy from me or get out of my way
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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techday
Inspired by the passion of American entrepreneurs at Infusioncon 2012, Sean McDonald urges New Zealanders to embrace boldness and celebrate success.
Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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capital
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icehouse
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investment
The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.
Sir Richard Branson to speak at MS partner meet
Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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microsoft
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customer service
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Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, to address attendees at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in July in Los Angeles.
Seeking new directions
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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gaming
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it training
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digital entertainment
The recession spurred an entrepreneurial surge, notes Andrea Anderson of Ochre, but many SMEs still struggle with sales, marketing, and financial duress.
We just happened to be in the neighbourhood
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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history
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Doing business in Asia can be challenging, but with careful preparation and perseverance, it can be a rewarding venture.