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Effectuation – The Best Theory of Entrepreneurship

University of Virginia Darden professor Saras Sarasvathy’s groundbreaking 2001 paper “What Makes Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial” finally gained some widespread recognition when ...

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AJ Park: I’ve Invented Something. Should I Try and Patent It?

We are often asked about the value of patent protection.

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AJ Park: Freedom to Patent Does Not Mean Freedom to Operate

I've been to a few investment events recently where the elevator pitch touches on the company's intellectual property (IP) position. The typical approach in the IP section of the ...

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Exit Strategy Not Popular With NZ Businesses

MYOB release their findings on New Zealand SME's exit strategies and business valuations and the results are something to think about!

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Crowdfunding 101

Crowdfunding is a new method of raising funds for a project, and it’s gaining huge momentum worldwide. Crowdfunding operates by many people (the crowd) tipping in small amounts of ...

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Funding for University of Auckland Business School Research Finalised

The International Centre for Entrepreneurship Foundation has finalised its funding for the University of Auckland Business School (UABS) to conduct research, staff development and ...

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Women Business Owners Outperforming Men

New Zealand’s female SME operators are outperforming men in several key areas, demonstrating the strength of their contribution to the local economy, a national survey has ...

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Capturing and Commercialising Your IP

Capturing and commercialising your IP can be tricky - but it's very important to do.

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Non-Disclosure Agreements – Getting It Right

You don’t want others swiping your valuable ideas and running with them. But without the right confidentiality agreements in place, that’s exactly what could happen.

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