Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 9, 2016

This story was featured in the March 2015 issue of Octane magazine. At a recent entrepreneurship summit, a group of speakers were discussing the perfect time to launch a company. How would things have been different if I had jumped into entrepreneurship a little quicker? Like many entrepreneurs, I tend to be a perfectionist.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

It would be fair to say Anthony Baxter has learnt a thing or two about entrepreneurship, since starting his digital marketing agency “ Firefly ” from an Auckland bedroom in 2014. Firefly Digital provides advice to brands such as iconic Kiwi entrepreneur story, AJ Hackett Bungy. Listen on Soundcloud. NZ Entrepreneur.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Many of us still make career decisions based on location, status, opportunity, or profit. I spoke to Joe Chang , who left his career in corporate IT after 15 years to pursue what he enjoyed and try his hand at entrepreneurship. Here’s Joe’s advice on how you can do the same. Think about how you spend your time. NZ Entrepreneur.

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StartupNation

JUNE 20, 2021

Why did you decide to pursue entrepreneurship? 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?

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Angry that such a tragedy could have occurred – indeed possibly directly attributable – as a result of Jake’s endeavours in the name of this thing we call entrepreneurship. Resilience, although much talked about and acknowledged as a key trait for success in entrepreneurship, is not something that can be taught.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

But I also know the upside of entrepreneurship: limitless opportunities and the path to economic freedom. Even today, there is seemingly an endless array of factors to consider as you get on the path to entrepreneurship.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

It is only a business opportunity. It’s not always successful, but by saying you are also seeking advice on declaring bankruptcy will usually buy you another week or two.”. As Manly notes: “Always keep in mind this quote from Richard Branson: ‘Business opportunities are like buses, there is always another one coming around’.”.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

Her company, Food to Eat specializes in connecting immigrant, women and minority-owned food vendors to opportunities for growth. Purposefully and carefully produced, the entire day is maximized for peer to peer networking and expert advice from the experiences of our speakers. Lessons in Entrepreneurship.

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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? Christine Choi, partner, M13.

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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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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Why is it that for every person who has taken the bold step into entrepreneurship, there are so many others with just as much talent and potential, who haven’t? All the more reason to start your entrepreneurial journey by investing your time, not your money, on a smaller or less risky opportunity that you can manage right now.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 17, 2021

While they may have been your biggest fans, cheerleaders and encouragers when it came to sports, the arts or other endeavours in your youth, few challenges in adult life are as daunting, or have as serious repercussions, as entrepreneurship. Richard Liew is founder and editor at NZ Entrepreneur magazine.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2022

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. 6) Selling your business. Now that your business is sale-ready, develop a plan and market your business widely using key mediums.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

Rodney started Opportunity Hub (OHUB) with his wife seven years ago. It’s become the leading technology, startup entrepreneurship, and venture ecosystem building platform. It ensures that everyone everywhere has an equitable opportunity in the future of work as a path to multi-generational wealth. A Shift to Stay Connected.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

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. And perhaps most importantly, I saw this as an opportunity to live out my personal mission.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While these times have undoubtedly caused challenges for business operators, there have also been many inspiring stories shared – businesses born out of job losses, pivots in business strategies that trigger growth and companies that turned adversity into opportunity. Insights from the team at MYOB.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 30, 2021

The 9-5 grind indeed kills many people’s spirits, but entrepreneurship is not easy either. And they say – entrepreneurship is a lonely affair. When you know your audience, starting a business will be easier as you can know where opportunities are. This means you have to solve your problems yourself.

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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. The post Why every Kiwi should back or build a startup appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. The stakes are incredibly high if we don’t seize this.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Also, a community provides you with tons of networking opportunities to grow your business. This is the reason why being part of a community is a must for small business owners – you will get first-hand advice. They say – entrepreneurship is a lonely journey. Reasons to Be a Part of a Business Community.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 7, 2019

” Like the tree in the proverb above, it is no different when it comes to entrepreneurship, and to the dismay of many people who ask, my answer is always the same… “Now.” An entrepreneur goes to work on the best idea they have right now, knowing that will lead to further (better) opportunities as they get moving.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 25, 2019

Ranked by the World Bank as the easiest country in which to start a business, New Zealand has in many respects become the poster-child for entrepreneurship. In many businesses, there are opportunities to reduce these costs without impacting the quality of your products or services. NZ Entrepreneur. NZ Sales Manager.

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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. Kathryn is well-placed to shares insights about black founders and how they are faring in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Another area she says needs attention is new opportunities.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Getting behind the empowerment of women stimulates societies, entrepreneurship, job creation, accelerates revenue growth and develops inspiring and motivated leaders.” – Ingrid Vanderveldt. How do we build a technology platform that would have the opportunity to give women access to the tools, tech, and resources they need to succeed?”.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 22, 2020

But it has also provided business owners with a unique opportunity that they wouldn’t have had otherwise – reimagine their business with a clean slate. This is a great opportunity to hire someone new to fill some of those skill shortages. The post Clean slate business planning appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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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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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The opportunity you have been building towards for a decade literally sinks to the bottom of the ocean. As you coolly assess why the fishing rod sunk to the bottom of the ocean, and your golden opportunity with it, map out alternative scenarios to see how things could have been done differently. Your heart sinks, too. So get fishing!

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 18, 2019

Have a prototype up your sleeve or an importing opportunity on your mind? If you don’t keep New Zealand’s standards regulations in mind when developing your product or checking out an import opportunity, you’ll end up doing a good impression of a Renaissance-era test pilot yourself (i.e. flying without a parachute). NZ Entrepreneur.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 27, 2019

Wellington’s Nick Harley shares valuable advice for first time business builders. But if you are looking to go big you still need help and the same advice still applies. Put yourself out there, put the right things in place and luck will find you if give it the opportunity. Look for someone with opposing skills.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. It’s awesome.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 28, 2019

Building out your ideas on minimal funds, dealing with founding team issues, making quick and decisive decisions and simply coping with the pressure of early stage businesses are all things that require first hand experience if people are going to be dishing out advice. Confirm your free digital mag/s here: Marketing Online. NZ Entrepreneur.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

New Zealand’s small businesses are known for their hard work and all-in ethos, however, a new poll reveals that while SMEs are continuing to work harder, productivity continues to wane and many aren’t seizing opportunities to help ease the burden of growing workloads. INSIGHTS FROM THE TEAM AT MYOB.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 11, 2019

We guarantee that it will help you spot things you may have overlooked, including both risks and opportunities. So if you fall into that category, take this step slowly and seek advice from experienced business owners. appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. What’s it going to cost? Not everyone has a head for numbers.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

He also advocates more scrutiny of certain small businesses, including consulting, accounting, legal, tax advice, hedge funds, and those that pay owners and executives more than $500,000. Speaking of broader government support, the former vice president is pushing for the creation of a “Small Business Opportunity Fund.”

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Auckland-based startup Niesh, which has developed a student discount platform, is on a rapid growth trajectory and has had to decide if it should grow locally, or prioritise opportunities overseas. The Kiwi startup quandary appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. The post Go global or grow local?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Dana ended up having the opportunity to help other businesses figure out this new world. Successful Entrepreneurship. This is an opportunity.”. Dana White is the owner of Paralee Boyd , a small chain of walk-in only hair salons in Detroit, Michigan. Gabrielle Raymond McGee has a background in helping big brands do good.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 23, 2018

There is plenty of advice out there for employees about the importance of not mistaking good management for good leadership. The post Don’t mistake good leadership for good management appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. But entrepreneurs also need to be reminded that good leadership is not the same as good management.

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