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Eight accounting tips every Kiwi startup needs to know

NZ Entrepreneur

A separate business bank account draws a clear distinction between your personal and business finances. A budget, on the other hand, provides a financial framework for the startup’s operations. Callaghan Innovation has a number of grants for Kiwi startup businesses.

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8 Must-Have Tips to Protect Your Startup

StartupNation

It means building a resilient, adaptable, and innovative company. We’ve put together eight ways to safeguard your startup—from how you build your team to managing your finances, and choosing the right tech. A balanced team not only mitigates risks but also nurtures innovative ideas.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

When presenting to investors who are more interested in finances, on the other hand, the conversation tends to center more around KPIs like revenue growth, cost per new customer, and other financial metrics. Post-round, the same metrics framework became our quarterly board template, saving hours of prep. Tips for other founders: 1.

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What is a project management framework? A guide with 7 examples

The Zapier Blog

A good project management framework run by a strong project manager feels like that happy medium—a sweet spot between structure and freedom, planning and flexibility. Frameworks give teams set guidelines, processes, and best practices for finishing projects on time and under (or at least within) budget.

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From Corporate to Construction: How My Career Pivot Reflects a Trend

StartupNation

The Resilience of Blue-Collar Industries: Unlike tech or finance, industries like construction and home services are less susceptible to rapid technological disruption. I wanted to be in control of my destiny, and franchising gave me a framework to do that without betting it all on a completely unproven idea.

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The NZ 2025 Tax Year is Ending – Can you Still Claim an R&D Tax Refund?

NZ Entrepreneur

Before you assess your eligibility, we recommend gaining a good understanding of the regulatory framework to avoid wasted time and non-compliance. This involves clearly describing the scientific or technological uncertainty being addressed, along with the systematic approach taken to resolve it.

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Structured vs. unstructured data: Key differences, use cases, and examples

The Zapier Blog

" It's a played-out expression, but it underlines a significant truth of our time—data, like oil, is fueling growth and innovation. Whether it's the names of individuals, categories of products, or song titles, as long as the information is organized within a framework, it's structured data.

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