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How to Hire for Your Startup

I've run a start-up for a couple of years now and ran my own music company for eight years before that. Anyone who followed our progress would know I've made a few hiring mistakes ...

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Engine Room: Getting The Books And The Business In Order

Name: Margaret HolmesBusiness: The Engine RoomIndustry: Business ServicesLocation: AucklandIcehouse Programme: Owner Operator Programme, 2012 - 2013

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The Positive Power of Frustration

Do you know anyone who feels held back and frustrated by a lack of confidence? Do you know anyone who is frustrated because theydon’t have time to do all the things they want to ...

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David Irving One of the Inspirational Kiwis Nominated for New Zealander of the Year

Last year, David Irving was one of a few inspirational Kiwis who were nominated for the prestigious New Zealander of the Year Award in 2012.

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Aotearoa Māori Business Awards

The Aotearoa New Zealand Māori Business Leaders Awards™ acknowledge the academic success of Māori. The Awards also honour and celebrate the success and achievement of Māori ...

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What SMEs Should Expect from Business Coaches and Advisors

The Landscape Unfortunately the broad span of business advisory services opens the market to a highly variable range of competencies among the suppliers of advice. Anyone can set ...

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Digital Marketing Strategy Part 5: Test, Measure & Improve

We’re almost at the end of our journey…. I do hope you have used my tools/tips and are well on the way to having a strong digital strategy.

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Digital Marketing Strategy Part 4: Decide on Your Strategy & Tactics

If you've been following this series, you’re now well on your way to developing a digital strategy (Click here to read part 1). You know what you need to achieve…. Now it’s time ...

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Digital Marketing Strategy Part 3: Developing Digital Objectives

Let’s not forget that digital marketing is just a series of digital channels that you can use to achieve your marketing objectives, so your digital marketing objectives are going ...

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The Psychology of the Entrepreneur

A great deal of research has been done into the psychological characteristics commonly displayed by an entrepreneur. One of our Executives in Residence Paul Gregory shares these ...

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