Wed.Nov 14, 2018

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Yes Is the Answer—and Other Ways to Succeed in Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Cameron Mitchell is CEO of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, which celebrates its 25 th anniversary this month. In his book YES IS THE ANSWER. WHAT IS THE QUESTION?: How Faith In People and a Culture Of Hospitality Built a Modern American Restaurant Company, Mitchell shares the keys to his company’s 25 years of success: including a steadfast commitment to a nurturing culture, a “people first” philosophy, and the humility to recognize reckless and ego-driven decisions.

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Go global or grow local? The Kiwi startup quandary

NZ Entrepreneur

Growing your company from the bottom of the world can be both challenging and rewarding. A new study considers whether it is better to “go global” from day one, or to grow locally first. 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.