Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. Tal adopted strategies that include sticking to a super-simple pitch, aiming to surpass his initial funding target, not taking rejection personally, and setting an unusually low investment threshold so friends and family could be a part of his success.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 21, 2024

Even if you didn’t, this new financial year has new opportunities. Anyone whose entire customer base looks to be struggling, you have a tougher job where you will need to look harder for opportunities. The amazing thing about opportunities is that when you go looking for them, you usually find them. Those who do not have budget.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

It is only a business opportunity. Strategic surrender is not defeat – it is a strategy, Manly emphasises. It’s not always successful, but by saying you are also seeking advice on declaring bankruptcy will usually buy you another week or two.”. “The art of running a startup is to be pragmatic.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Firefly Digital provides advice to brands such as iconic Kiwi entrepreneur story, AJ Hackett Bungy. “In today’s day and age, if you are not in the digital space or don’t have a digital marketing strategy, you are irrelevant,” said Baxter in a recent statement to media. Confirm your free digital mag/s here: Marketing Online.

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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”). Bastion db5 has done work for Yahoo!,

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 23, 2019

Finance and accounting was the most common area of concern (39%), followed by IT and technology (31%), digital marketing (20%), and business planning and strategy (25%). The post Finance and accounting biggest headache for small biz owners followed by tech appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 17, 2022

Before getting paid, you get opportunities to serve more businesses. – Hone your marketing strategy. Look at these challenging times as opportunities. Advice from Fundbox CFO. This jams up cash flow. What to do? How can you strengthen your business? How can you get your financing in better shape? Are they happy?

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The ability to choose your hours, who you work with, or build a company with a purpose and strategy that’s all your own. 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. Adrienne Church is General Manager at Prospa New Zealand.

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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

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. Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 31, 2021

The data shows that a small number of investments in each portfolio will account for the vast majority of the returns, so you need to invest in enough opportunities to increase your chances of finding a winner. It’s not just about taking every possible opportunity and making a lot of investments.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. The same is true for strategy consulting and often it is helpful for senior levels within large corporations.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Resting on your laurels with IP strategy and not having an IP programme may result in missed opportunities and increased business risk. Winning one match often requires a different strategy from winning the next match. Without a well-designed IP programme and its processes, the best intended strategies can fail.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Also, a community provides you with tons of networking opportunities to grow your business. Ivy Slater, CEO of Slater Success , offering strategy, leadership, and speaking services. And being part of a community can equip you with tools, strategies, and mental grit to do that. Reasons to Be a Part of a Business Community.

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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. Do you have a general marketing strategy to support your “new” business over the next year?

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2019

What opportunities are you missing, or risks can you reduce, in each area? Depending on your customers, email marketing can be effective at driving traffic to your website, whereas geotargeted social media may be a better strategy for a physical store. So if you’re not sure, ask for advice. Cash flow tactics. Great people.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 30, 2020

One common challenge arises when founders are presenting their opportunity to multiple investors or are considering alternative financing strategies. Once deal terms have been agreed, you should not continue to shop the opportunity around. Recognise where there are opportunities to find middle ground.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

For example, startups often do not register their trade marks because they have an exit strategy in mind—an exit strategy that will see their business absorbed into a large organisation with its own trade mark protected house brands already in place. I keep talking about being early with considering your IP strategy.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2020

Discount and coupons strategy. Q: Any advice for people who are in the thick of it and aren’t sure if their business will survive? The foundation provides access to capital, entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and networking opportunities. . The questions asked by listeners ranged from social media to eCommerce.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Used right this can give you greater certainty to inform and plan your sales strategy for 2021. This will help you plan your sales strategy and resources. These questions are just the start of your detailed analysis to form a solid foundation for your 2021 Sales Strategy. If you’re busier than ever – that’s great.

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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. Your board should cover three main areas at a minimum. NZ Entrepreneur.

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StartupNation

JUNE 15, 2021

When developing your messages and distribution strategies, focus on one at a time, and draw all of the messages back to that core mission statement. A jewelry design studio targeting married men probably won’t get much benefit from advertising in a hot rod magazine, even if the audience overlaps. This is normal. Closing the loop.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Knox added her advice to recovering brands by stating, Build out research programs and initiatives to understand what your customers are thinking and feeling about your services. Then create strategies that reflect who they are and what they are wanting most during this time. As Big Business Pivots, An Opportunity For Small Business.

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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. End of Financial Year preparations. INSIGHTS FROM THE TEAM AT MYOB.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 5, 2019

But having an IP strategy can help you get the most from your IP and help minimize common pitfalls and legal expenses. Demonstrating that you have an IP strategy will be highly valued by any future investors, especially if IP is your main business asset. Trade marks. Anton Blijlevens is a Partner at AJ Park.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 25, 2019

Marketing can be an extremely cost-effective way to drive customer engagement with minimal risk, but you might want to experiment with different strategies and monitor results, before committing to a full plan or campaign. The post Four cash flow tips to boost small business appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. NZ Entrepreneur.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

My advice to new entrepreneurs: use technology to your advantage! Are there any trends you’re seeing in your sales that can inform your strategy? Having a consistent touch point will help you identify challenges and opportunities and become more familiar and confident in your financial operations.

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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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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 11, 2019

We guarantee that it will help you spot things you may have overlooked, including both risks and opportunities. Developing a business plan means detailing the strategies and tactics you will implement to build and grow the business. appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. How will you run and grow the business?

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 16, 2020

Maybe you need to purchase new equipment, hire staff, or buy materials for an upcoming job – but are unsure how to fund that opportunity. But for many small business owners, getting their digital marketing strategy right (or even knowing where to start) can be a huge challenge. Bring on 2020.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

Kate then spent months helping Jill with strategies to grow the business. We should always look at hiring as an opportunity to build more skill sets around ourselves,” Kate says. “As We should always look at hiring as an opportunity to build more skill sets around ourselves. She then moved on. The world changes fast.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 11, 2020

How will you capitalise on the trends and opportunities that will affect everyone in sales? Here are our predictions of the key trends, opportunities and challenges that will affect all sales organisations in the next year and beyond. Forget about a new financial year, we’re about to enter a new financial decade! 1) Sales Talent.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2020

When over 1 million minutes of video are shared per second, content marketers mouthes water at the opportunity. Bestselling author and keynote speaker, Ramon Ray adds several points of advice: Creative videos that use images, stats, words and infographics can go a long way in delivering your message. Plus, let's face it. Ramon's Tips.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 30, 2021

When you know your audience, starting a business will be easier as you can know where opportunities are. We saw an opportunity for people to have an elevated cooking experience that was very simple and quick. 2- Work on Your Pricing Strategy. 2- Work on Your Pricing Strategy.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

Changing the economics of wearing a designer outfit opens up a whole new set of opportunities for dressing up, especially for budget-conscious younger shoppers who seem increasingly comfortable giving fashion rentals a whirl — fuelled by concern over the environmental and ethical costs of fast fashion.

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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. You can change strategy, direction and approach as many times as you like without causing too much disruption to the “team” – because there is very little in place to disrupt. NZ Entrepreneur.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 8, 2019

A patent provides an opportunity to create income by setting up a sole manufacturer and market supplier of the patented invention. appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. However, the function of the bottle shape remains the same and is not new, so does not qualify for patent protection. Filing a complete specification.

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