Startups stories - Page 29
Two new tax measures to support business R&D
Fri, 16th May 2014
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callaghan innovation
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Innovative NZ firms to benefit from new tax measures for R&D expenditure, estimated to return $58.1m to companies over 4 years.
Aspiring NZ entrepreneurs continue to raise the bar
Mon, 12th May 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
There is no shortage of aspiring entrepreneurs in New Zealand, as proved by the 21st Startup weekend held in Auckland over the weekend.
Growth of co-working space sparks major expansion in Tauranga market
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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kiwi landing pad
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The number of co-working spaces globally has increased by 400% in the last two years and the demand for these innovative spaces is just as high in Tauranga.
meMINI set for manufacture as Kickstarter campaign closes
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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kickstarter
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memini
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The Kiwi creators of meMINI are preparing to manufacture the wearable camera as soon as the Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign ends.
Startup and Twitter combine to unearth future talent
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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digital entertainment
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twitter
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twitter music-discovery
Twitter collaborates with startup 300 Entertainment to revolutionize music discovery, aiming to spot future stars by analysing social media buzz.
Kickstarter support required for meMINI
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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kickstarter
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memini
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startups
The Kiwi entrepreneurs behind meMINI are planning to introduce more innovative features to the wearable camera if they get increased Kickstarter backing.
Does it pay to be a startup founder?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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compass communications
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sme
New study reveals Silicon Valley startup founders earn less than $75k, challenging the high-flying tech mogul image.
Obama backs foreign-born start-up visas
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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startups
President asks Congress to create a special visa category for foreign-born tech entrepreneurs to launch companies across America.
NZ Entrepreneur off to Chile to launch company
Fri, 14th Sep 2012
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contentforest
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volution
NZ's Pravin Daryani takes ContentForest to global stage with Start-Up Chile win, aiming to revolutionise content creation.
Startup Weekend, Trending or Tour de Force?
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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transcribeme
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startups
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founders
Startup Weekend: Beyond a trend, shaping the future of entrepreneurship through community and collaborative innovation.
Business Start-Up Tips
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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data analytics
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planning
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Starting your business can be daunting, but strategic planning, calculated risks, and unwavering belief can pave your way to success.
Facebook tech boss to depart for start-up
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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cto
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startups
Facebook's tech chief Bret Taylor leaves for startup realm post-IPO, shaking the exec team as the firm rebounds from a rocky stock debut.
The terror of doing something different to succeed - Part One
Mon, 28th May 2012
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sales systems
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startups
Jim's journey from the brink of failure to a remarkable 48% sales increase shows the power of overcoming the fear of change.
Tone is Queen
Mon, 21st May 2012
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sales systems
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startups
In the saturated world of sales, the mastery of tone trumps content quantity, transforming how businesses connect with the market.
Program your IT start up for success
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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business success
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startups
It’s obvious that to grow your business you need to grow your exposure, and that means facing your fears of possible rejection.
Setting goals to grow your business: long term goals
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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entrepreneur
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startups
Setting long-term goals for your start-up is crucial. Define your vision, engage your team, and embrace flexible strategies to ensure sustained growth.
Get over yourself and start selling
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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sales systems
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startups
In New Zealand, small businesses and ex-corporates must overcome sales fear for success, says expert Sean McDonald.
Business Analyst as product owner
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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devops
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apm
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software development
A business analyst transitioning to a product owner role in a scrum team is a natural progression, leveraging key skills and overlapping responsibilities.
Does your Start Up need a blog? Part One
Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
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social media
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blogging
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startups
Discover why a blog could be the key to unlocking your start-up's potential, making you a leader in your industry.
Could telecommuting work for your start up?
Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
Start Up begins a new series looking at different ways you can use technology to get the most from your team while keeping costs down.