NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Whether you’re starting your first business or a serial entrepreneur, managing periods of unscheduled downtime is fast becoming a core skill. It’s the perfect opportunity to check in with them – strengthen relationships, be a listening ear and welcome any feedback on your business. Insights from the team at MYOB.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

Despite the many roadblocks brought on by the pandemic, we have also seen a renaissance of entrepreneurism in the U.S. According to a recent ZenBusiness survey, most of these new entrepreneurs say that being their own boss was the single most important reason why they decided to start their own business. Honesty is the Best Policy.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

Accenture Ventures leader Kathryn Ross has advice for black founders that could be initially deemed counter-intuitive. She and Ramon talk about why a global consulting giant has launched a program to elevate black founders and entrepreneurs. Another area she says needs attention is new opportunities. I firmly understand.”.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 7, 2022

As an entrepreneur, learning to ask the right questions to get deeper, insightful responses is an important skill to master. 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. Keep your options open. Open ended questions are how you can do this.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

You’re an entrepreneur, with a great product. Take a deep breath, and some useful advice. These steps apply to entrepreneurs, particularly to tech startup founders. If you take one piece of advice away from this article it should be this one: talk to potential customers, a LOT of them. The keys to startup marketing.

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Gust

JANUARY 19, 2014

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are living on Ramen noodles. I’ve never known any successful entrepreneurs or investors who were not happy to share their insights. Read entrepreneur stories.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Ramon Ray recently attended the 10th annual Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network Summit in Singapore. The Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) connects female entrepreneurs across the globe with networks, sources of capital, knowledge, and technology, giving them the power to do more. Aditi Balbir. Melissa Shepard .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2016

This article was written by Richard Walton, an EO Cape Town member and founder of Avirtual , for the March 2016 issue of Octane magazine. Dear Richard: Look at you— you’re an entrepreneur! Being an entrepreneur can be painfully lonely. Here’s another piece of advice: Don’t just hire people you like. No one cares.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 9, 2016

This story was featured in the March 2015 issue of Octane magazine. Like many entrepreneurs, I tend to be a perfectionist. Failing is scary, so many entrepreneurs spend precious time and money perfecting a product or service before they launch it to the market. The consensus surprised me a little— start before you’re ready.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

In this article, Alan Manly talks to Mark Phillips about how entrepreneurs cope with the taste of defeat without it slowing them down. Some folks give it a go as an entrepreneur and are smart enough to learn that it is not for them,” he said, utterly rejecting the old saying, ‘you’re bound to succeed if you keep at it’.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2020

Ramon asked Nick whether he things the drive behind being an entrepreneur is something learned or something you are born with. Nick says that as a leader he is always learning from the people on his team and that they give him opportunities to be a better leader. “If Nature or Nurture .

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 22, 2018

If this is you, there’s a good chance it’s one of three common self limiting beliefs that are holding back your inner entrepreneur. Over the years I’ve met, spoken and worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs from different age groups, personalities, industries and experience levels. Getting started is half the battle.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2022

To learn more about where top VCs are searching for opportunities, and solicit their advice for entrepreneurs who want to attract positive attention, I asked the following investors to share their thoughts: Christine Choi, partner, M13. What kind of opportunities are you looking for in Q1 2022?

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Firefly Digital provides advice to brands such as iconic Kiwi entrepreneur story, AJ Hackett Bungy. Through their channel here on #nzentrepreneur they’ll be providing practical insights, ideas and useful online marketing advice that you will be able to action in your own business. NZ Entrepreneur. NZ Sales Manager.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Church also remembered the advice of her mother who has been in small business her whole life. It gave me the opportunity to reflect on my belief systems around money and what I could do better overall,” she says. I read a lot about Grant Cardone [US author and entrepreneur] who started his business in a recession and never gave up.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Although many entrepreneurs would argue that even working on your life’s passion has its ups and downs, most would agree that working on something you love gives you a true sense of accomplishment. Many of us still make career decisions based on location, status, opportunity, or profit. Here’s Joe’s advice on how you can do the same.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 8, 2019

In the first of a three part series on early stage business investment, we asked serial entrepreneur and investor Josh Comrie what three key things New Zealand entrepreneurs must get better at when it comes to seeking angel investment. Age and experience have softened this view, and I now take advice from every possible quarter.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

What’s the upside, what’s your advice Shriya, for those looking for a partner, wish they had someone to work with in business. Good, bad, tips, advice. Danielle Salinas: My advice, I have two things. Ramon Ray: Danielle, I turn to you first, just what are your thoughts, your advice? Ramon Ray: I love it.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 25, 2023

When collecting customer data, you need to ensure it delves deep into the emotional state of customers so that all connection opportunities become visible. We encourage businesses to design everything they do to deliver true emotional value, and treat every interaction with a customer as a crucial opportunity to do so.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 24, 2022

As an entrepreneur this can go against the grain. Prepare and package your business for sale, to ensure the opportunity is obvious and desirable. The post Build a business that sells for more appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. You thrive on building and innovation – not on selling out.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Even when they are “off the clock,” they will almost always investigate potential opportunities if they present themselves (94% are very/somewhat likely to click a link/read a post if it could potentially solve a business need). SBOs are constantly thinking about their business (85% say “always/often”). Broad Content & Sources.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether you’re after additional capital to grow, to make the most of a time-sensitive opportunity or to cover the end of year cashflow squeeze – it’s important you’ve done your homework. Seek advice. The post Three things to consider before borrowing money for your business appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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StartupNation

JUNE 20, 2021

What challenges gave you an opportunity to grow and overcome hurdles? What advice would you give to someone in your shoes, knowing what you know now? Creating a podcast gives you the opportunity to speak at length about a subject you are passionate about. Who are you? What is your background? All of these questions have answers.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2010

The life of an entrepreneur is filled with 20 second opportunities. Some get converted into 5 minute opportunities or into a lifetime. One person who doesn’t waste this opportunity is Sam Jones of Formation Media. I buy dead magazines.” I buy dead magazines. We buy dead magazines. Most are squandered.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

As a mother and business owner, Deepti Sharma is passionate about policies that support and enhance mothers and entrepreneurs. Her company, Food to Eat specializes in connecting immigrant, women and minority-owned food vendors to opportunities for growth. Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2016

This article was originally posted on Inc.com, a partner of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization , the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs. What’s the best advice on productivity you’ve ever received? I’ve received great advice from many people over the years. It’s the most adaptable.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 17, 2021

From our own personal experiences, and from talking to other entrepreneurs about this, here are some common situations you’re likely to face with well meaning but negative family and friends. We all have different personalities and risk thresholds and entrepreneurs are proven to have a higher tolerance for risk. 1) Your partner.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

No matter what you’re dealing with, chances are there will be someone who’s been there before and can offer a friendly word of advice. If you prefer opportunities to connect with people face-to-face, over breakfast or a glass of wine and nibbles, networking events can often be your best bet.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 16, 2021

The advent of COVID and our special Kiwi approach to solving the world’s big problems has created an exceptional opportunity to amplify the impact of our startups. Imagine if we were as supportive and proud of our entrepreneurs and scientists commercialising research as we are of the All Blacks or our America’s Cup sailors.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 11, 2022

Exposure to industry giants can bring entrepreneurs new opportunities to create and sell to different markets. Advice is worth its weight in gold in the business industry. It is invaluable to be able to get advice from industry giants who have experienced pitfalls and can make sure your company doesn’t make the same mistakes.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 23, 2019

If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, and you’ve struggled at any point with mastering a new business management skill, you’re not alone. Not only are these options a great format to upskill – but they can be also a fantastic opportunity to connect with other business owners in a similar space and expand your own networks.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Sadness for the loss of a bright young New Zealander who had so much going for him, for the terrible loss for Jake’s mother and his whanau and friends, and for the loss of an up and coming innovator and entrepreneur to our business community. It also made me angry.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 3, 2022

If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur mixing personal and business finances to support your business, you’re not alone. The post Mixing personal and business finances common but not always optimal appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. INSIGHTS FROM THE TEAM AT PROSPA NZ.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

I never envisioned myself as an entrepreneur with a healthcare business. Hidden business opportunities. While initially I was defeated, I saw this geographical move and transition into the military spouse lifestyle as a multifaceted opportunity. I saw it as an opportunity to serve my community. New local market.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In fact, the 15-year-old believes that her flourishing business, Me & the Bees, shows that the future is all about social entrepreneurs. She also explains the importance of her family, her new book, the Dell Women’s Entrepreneurship Network, and her advice to entrepreneurs both young and old. That’s okay, Mikaila says.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The money comes from outside opportunities, such as speaking engagements and endorsements. Over time Zach started working with a number of individual authors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, athletes, actors, musicians, chefs — the list goes on! Advice for Event Planners. Public Speaking Advice from an Expert.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Explore local business groups and associations for networking or professional development opportunities. Networking can pay dividends when it comes to recruiting, attracting new customers and seeking advice, and lots of events are free. Surround yourself with support and be open to opportunities that come your way.

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