Growth

Opinion

A guide to the four favourite business f***-ups I've made

Wendy Thompson is the founder and CEO of the successful social media marketing agency Socialites, and has 16 years digital marketing experience in some of New Zealand's top advertising agencies. However. that doesn't mean she hasn't made her fair share of mistakes in her career. Here, in her typically colourful way, she shares four mistakes she's learnt from all her years in business – and the important lessons she learnt from them.

25 Things

Helius Therapeutics' Paul Manning on five ways New Zealand's economy could be diversified through innovation

By Idealog

Paul Manning is the co-founder and executive director of Helius Therapeutics, New Zealand’s largest licensed medicinal cannabis company, but most of his career has been spent in the design and advertising sector. He launched an agency called Metromedia at the age of 22, which went on to become New Zealand’s largest independent agency before being acquired by Ogilvy on 2007. He was then the executive director at Ogilvy before joining Clemenger Group as managing director of 99. A former EY Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Manning has worked at the highest level with major agencies and consulted to dozens of New Zealand’s leading brands. Here's five ways he thinks New Zealand's economy could be diversified through innovation.

Opinion

Inside Silicon Valley's war for talent, and how Kiwi companies can stand out

By David Downs

There's a war for tech talent in Silicon Valley, and companies there are rolling out all sorts of lucrative offers to attract top talent. No.8 Re-wired author David Downs breaks down what he's experienced in his time there, and the steps New Zealand companies can take to stand out in such a competitive market.

Opinion

Three myths about hiring for diversity and how we debunked them

By Rose Lu

Flick Electric software engineer Rose Lu has often been the sole woman or sole non-white person in the room in her career, and recently assisted with Flick's hiring process for new engineers. Here, she shares some key learnings on how to hire for diversity – and how to get around the obstacles that often pop up.

Equality

Equal slice of the pie: Pomegranate Kitchen's Rebecca Stewart discusses SheEO, social enterprise, women and venture capital funding, and more

By Ben Mack

Wellington-based social enterprise Pomegranate Kitchen has been named as one of five top female-led Kiwi businesses by SheEO. So what comes next, and how do we help close the massive inequality gap when it comes to women-led businesses and venture capital funding? We're republishing this as part of our Poverty Week pop-up.

Money doesn't grow on trees

Looking to start a business? Accenture's Ben Morgan says consider these industries to make money in

By Ben Mack

It's not easy to start a business - and to make money in business. But Accenture's Ben Morgan says thanks to disruption, there are a few industries with more potential than others.

David, not Goliath

New ZeroPoint Ventures white paper: Think like a start-up - or die

By Ben Mack

A new white paper from ZeroPoint Ventures says large New Zealand businesses aren't doing enough to innovate and that the word is overused - all of which could have serious implications for the nation's economy. So how can thinking like a start-up help?

Most impressive

Cream of the crop: Check out the 2018 Flux accelerator teams

By Ben Mack

Flux, an accelerator delivered by The Icehouse and backed by Callaghan Innovation and ATEED, has picked five innovative startups for their 2018 cohort.

Crowdfunding

Little Bird Organics' crowdfunding campaign passes $1.8 million

By Elly Strang & Harriet Keown

Hot-to-trot raw food company Little Bird Organics is looking towards international growth, launching an equity crowd-funding campaign with the hope of expanding its retail trade.

Taking the leap

Leaving your 9-5 to grow your startup business

By Simon Slade

One of the most important stages in any entrepreneur's career is also one of the most exciting: shifting from the 9-5 grind to pursue your startup business full-time. This shift, while thrilling, is full of challenges. Without the right preparation and strategy, this transition can negatively impact your professional relationships and cause your business to suffer. Here are some tips to keep that from happening.

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