Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Read his earlier posts on how EO members define success , the impact of core values , lessons learned from their best and worst partnerships and the best advice they’ve ever received and nine lessons learned from entrepreneurial projects. I created custom PCs for consumers, built networks for small businesses, and developed websites.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 25, 2011

The patriarch of the family works his arse off developing expertise in making gloves for other people. It was also voted by Time Magazine as one of the top 100 novels of all time. The story gets framed from perspective of immigrant families with no money and no means of acquiring wealth. But then the world changes. It globalizes.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The size of magazines seems to be expanding, marketing seems to be up and the number of tech announcements per day is dizzying. “Reality is, at the seed stage, most rocketships look more like the cardboard variety you’d make as a kid than something NASA developed. Who can keep up with all this stuff?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

You help them on stories, act as a source, develop real relationships, read their stories and eventually when you have news they’re more willing to have a conversation. Actually, this is usually the same advice I give people about recruiters, accountants, lawyers and similar trade professionals. It’s a continual process.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Founders a few steps ahead of you will give you the most valuable advice you have ever received because they were in your shoes not too long ago. Learn about yourself, and develop a strong mindset. Luke Campbell – Cofounder.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Entrepreneurs can cut the cost of innovation – and boost business cashflow – with government funding for research and development, but navigating the rulebooks can be challenging. BlueRock provides independent advice, and prepares the applications you need, to secure your business grants and tax refunds.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2020

You can still take advantage of all the small business advice that was shared throughout the event. You can still listen to the whole thing, but we wanted to share some of our favorite moments and pieces of small business advice. Awesome small business advice! Great small business advice from Jason! Thanks, Steve!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 9, 2016

This story was featured in the March 2015 issue of Octane magazine. After mulling it over, I found four areas in business development that can benefit from a quick start: Idea development: Waiting for product or service perfection wastes valuable time and money. The consensus surprised me a little— start before you’re ready.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 5, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? My best piece of advice for founders is to keep in mind that they can’t do it alone. “ One piece of advice I would give to others starting their entrepreneurial journey is just start! Matt Miller – Founder. BrakeAce. “My

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Gust

JULY 3, 2012

When presented with a product or service in development, we often have to admit that there is no clear precedent and look for the best analogous situation to assess legal risk. Is pinning a photo or article on Pinterest more akin to showing someone an article in a magazine you’ve bought or actually making and handing them a copy?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

Take a deep breath, and some useful advice. If you take one piece of advice away from this article it should be this one: talk to potential customers, a LOT of them. This includes: Developing a marketing plan. Many magazines have long been successful on Issuu. Don’t skip this step. Not your friends, not your family.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Therefore, it’s essential to clearly communicate the benefits of your product and develop use cases tailored to the challenges businesses are facing. Identify the sources businesses trust when evaluating software Businesses are turning to rich, analytical sources for advice.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 31, 2023

Over the six-part series, we have heard valuable insights and practical advice from trailblazing Taranaki enterprise owners who are leading in their fields. Nearly 20 years later, he employs 35 people and is the man behind one of the largest commercial developments in South Taranaki in living memory.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2020

They partnered up with a company to do a little research and development and work with some samples. SmartHustle Podcast with Ramon Ray · Build a Community and the Sales Will Follow: Insights on Product Development. BluMaan didn't start with a ton of money, either. Then they put the product up for pre-order. Sign Me Up!

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 21, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask startup founders and innovators from around New Zealand, What is one piece of advice you would give to people working on their first startup and why? Thomas Clyma – Cofounder. TheTestMart.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Magnify is a full-service sales agency sales strategy + sales process, CRM set up (HubSpot), sales training + coaching, outsourced sales + business development, trade shows, trade fairs, expos + events. B2B outsourced sales – Contract sales + business development, part-time fractional expertise.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. Look at them as catalysts for growth, enhancing both your business and your personal development,” Shawn explains. “If Use these to inspire your thinking and develop better ways to serve your customers or clients.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

We help co-lead the execution of Startup Aotearoa, a one-to-one program for first-time entrepreneurs to get coaching and advice from a startup advisor or mentor as they navigate the first time they’ve gone through the journey. The post Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Property Finance: For developers and property investors, we offer customised finance to bring your projects to life. Craig offered practical advice for SMEs aiming for growth, stressing the importance of accurate financial forecasting. The post Supporter Profile: Capital Connect appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Brands didn’t advertise their web pages they advertised “AOL Keywords.&# You couldn’t pick up a magazine in the 96-99 timeframe without seeing AOL Keywords advertised everywhere. Yes, social networks of 2010 have much better usability, have better developed 3rd-party platforms and many more people are connected.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 16, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? So, you need to develop some thick skin if you want to make it in this industry for long. ” The post 500 Founders: Sophie Silver, Terry Wen, Ankita Dhakar & Aleks Dahlberg appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 7, 2022

A network of people you can talk through your ideas with is a must, but you also have to take on their advice.” - Stanley Henry. Led by seasoned business development expert Becks West, the short course is a microcosm of innovation. The post Ask the right questions of the right people appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 18, 2022

How to develop a billion dollar export brand. This podcast focuses on global brand development, raising capital and the process you need to consider to go global. The post SME&E Festival Podcast: Angus Brown, How to develop a billion dollar export brand appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2020

Therefore, ideally, before disclosing your idea publicly, you should obtain advice on your potential intellectual property rights, including how you might commercialise these and any protection you need to support that commercialisation. Open source software can be useful in terms of development of a project.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 4, 2022

How to develop an idea into a successful business. The post SME&E Festival Podcast: Ryan Sanders, How to develop an idea into a successful business appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. Got your tickets to the 2022 NZ SME&E Festival this 8th and 9th of November?

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

How to develop your business idea into reality. The post SME&E Festival Podcast: Richard Liew, How to develop your business idea into reality appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. Got your tickets to the 2022 NZ SME&E Festival this 8th and 9th of November?

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 12, 2019

Research and development. One of the ways they aim to do this is by assisting qualifying businesses with contributions to their research and development (“R&D”) costs. Businesses spending over $50,000 per year on research and development, may qualify for the MBIE R&D Tax Incentive. Training and mentoring.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2016

What’s the best advice on productivity you’ve ever received? I’ve received great advice from many people over the years. Write a time-consuming guest article for a well-known magazine? Do you think that “follow your passion” is good career advice? It’s the most adaptable.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 24, 2022

Your business started as an idea and a vision – you had the passion and tenacity to stick with it, to develop and innovate, and to commercialise and drive it into being the successful operation it is today. Now that your business is sale-ready, develop a plan and market your business widely using key mediums.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 25, 2023

A Hamilton startup, EC8 , has created a world first in the building industry by developing automation technology to measure and cut plasterboard. So Staal has advice for other startups facing challenging situations. It’s a world first – nobody has used automation for mass volume plasterboard for building,” Staal says. “You

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2020

Nick wanted to write an essay-format book that mirrored the books which helped him develop a love for reading. . To get results, you have to develop daily habits which are a culmination of lots of small decisions. . The post Nick Dancer’s Advice to Biz Owners: “Just Show Up” appeared first on SmartHustle.com.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 17, 2022

While it helps to have that entrepreneurial flair inbuilt, there’s no reason you can’t learn and develop the qualities of an entrepreneur. I spent about 5 minutes figuring out that I didn’t have the skills or tools to take on the technology development myself. Are entrepreneurs born or made? We think both.

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StartupNation

JUNE 20, 2021

What advice would you give to someone in your shoes, knowing what you know now? Don’t forget about the audiences watching TV shows, reading magazines and listening to radio programs! What is your background? Why did you decide to pursue entrepreneurship? What kinds of successes put you on the map? All of these questions have answers.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 17, 2023

Sandfly Security develops agentless intrusion detection and incident response for the Linux operating system. We have had a lot of help from organisations such as Vodafone NZ Xone startup accelerator, XStart and our NZ based investors providing advice and guidance. WORKING ON SOMETHING NEW, INTERESTING OR IMPORTANT?

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 9, 2022

While these “water cooler” or “over-the-shoulder” chats with a team member may seem of little value in the office, they can actually uncover or indirectly raise awareness of key developments, projects or initiatives that have relevance for everyone’s roles and duties. For example, are you developing new products and services?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

We’re not talking about staying up to speed on 140-character Twitter blasts, but rather consuming fully developed content. Almost nine in 10 said they are open to advice/referrals when consuming content, making them virtually always ready to take in any information that could possibly be helpful to their business.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2020

While many large companies invest millions to protect their intellectual property portfolio, startups in their early stages can forget to look into their intellectual property altogether or make decisions that have a negative impact later on when the business develops. i) Assuming your intellectual property is not important.

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