Andy Hamilton's Blog

There should be no debate in New Zealand as to how we will move back up the OECD. It will not come from our Government tinkering here and there, it will not come from our domestic monopolies making more money, it will not come from Productivity Commissions or talk feasts, it will only come from our Kiwi companies building out their international business. Making more dollars off-shore in terms of products, services, IP and bringing some of that back here. This is a relatively simple concept which seems to get lost in the maze of public opinion and debate – at times, I don’t think our politicians and leaders help in this regard. This is time for personal responsibility, not collective love feasts.

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Big Ups to Mobile Mentor on its 5th Birthday Party

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Best innovation practice in the world?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Is the VC model broken?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Building the ecoystem for US Market entry - Bridget Liddell

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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High Growth Kiwi Firms entering US Market

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Tony Alexander views on domestic lead recovery from Japan

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Do you need to undertake translation work for technical specifications?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

One of our contacts has employed a resource to undertake translation work for their technical specifications and other materials...

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A useful China contact...

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

While I was spending some time recently with Robert Darroch and his company FPG World in the Hawke’s Bay, Robert introduced me to his GM, Asia Jim Wu who is based in Shanghai.

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Uncovering the Secrets of Gen-Yers

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Just finished reading Ron Alsop’s, The Trophy Kids Grow Up which is a short book on how to deal with the emerging workforce.

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10 Common Mistakes That Startup and Small Companies Make

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

If you haven't read this it is good (similar to previous lists but good)

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Government and its medium term plan for the economy

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

From the good people at EDANZ, I got this document which details the way the current Government thinks about its medium term plan for the economy.

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New Immigration Rules for Investors and Entrepreneurs

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The New Zealand Government has just released a new set of rules for immigration which builds on the last Government’s work, but really connects up the dots. It is great to see as the whole focus of the rules is to attract the investment that New Zealand needs to support its economy.

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Vibrant, ambitious, charismatic... and passionate about new technology?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

There are times even in this market when companies are growing and needing to hire...

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A good example of how to get international profile and reach.

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A good example of how to get international profile and reach.

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Investing in Science-Based Innovation

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Here is an interesting article on Investing in Science-Based Innovation...

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Tom McKaskill: Investor Pitch guidelines

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

This document will form a chapter in Tom McKaskill's forthcoming e-book on Raising Angel and Venture Capital Finance.

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11 Strategies that could make your company rocket

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

On the recent CEO Exporter Forums which NZTE and Export New Zealand ran across New Zealand, I came across quite a good paper that talks about companies not only surviving but thriving through the downturns.

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