The demand for flexible working conditions is a growing trend in New Zealand, and with benefits linked to increased productivity and happier staff, it’s no wonder a growing number of start-ups and...
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Masters Plumbing: Mastering the Plumbing Business
22/11/2018
Working as a travelling plumber in the Aussie mines gave Tim Masters the experience to manage large scale projects but it provided little guidance through the minefield that is owning your own...
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Asset Insurance Partners: Supporting Business Success
13/11/2018
Stephen Doecke is the Owner and Insurance Director at Asset Insurance Partners, insurance and risk management providers based in Blenheim. Stephen’s company provide IQ-M (Intelligence Marlborough)...
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Don’t Break the Christmas Dinner Rule – How to Manage Conflict in a Family Business
06/11/2018
Ten years ago a father decided to give 100% of his shares of the family business to his oldest son. He barely discussed this with his family and other children (a son and daughter) and after thinking...
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What Role Does IP Play in Business, and Why Should You Care?
29/10/2018
Intellectual property (IP) is often the most valuable but least understood asset of a successful business. It belongs to a broader class of assets known as intangible assets which according to a 2015...
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The Icehouse: It’s a Lot Warmer Than It Sounds
25/10/2018
“I saw something on Facebook and want to know how I can apply for some investment in my startup”
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Four Tips for Effective Recruitment in a Candidate-Driven Market
23/10/2018
Having the right talent in your organisation is critical to its success. People continue to be the most valuable asset, so you need to ensure you are hiring the best ones.
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Prioritise Your Way to Success
11/10/2018
“Being productive and being busy are not necessarily the same thing. Doing things won’t create your success; doing the right things will.” - Jeff Olson
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Mogul: Building 'Good Business' Through Confidence and Accountability
04/10/2018
In 2007, George and Matthew Miller founded Mogul, a full-service, award-winning digital marketing agency based in Hawke’s Bay. Since 2015, they have engaged with Nick Egerton, a business coach at...
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Business Reflection: Are You 'Making Progress' or 'Mistaking Motion for Progress'?
02/10/2018
Sometimes we get so caught up in running the business day-to-day, it is a challenge to take stock and ask how the business is actually doing. And for that matter, how you are doing as the owner and...
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Business Succession – Why Is It So Common to Do Nothing About Something That Is So Important?
01/10/2018
One thing is certain one day every owner will leave their business. The question is will this be by default or by design. Most business owners find themselves too absorbed in leading and...
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Is the Flux Accelerator Programme Right for My Startup?
01/10/2018
There is no lack of criticism for startup accelerators and incubators in NZ. Some of this is well warranted, and some of it we agree with.
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The 8th Annual New Zealand Angel Investment Showcase: Who Pitched?
27/09/2018
On Thursday 13 September, 12 companies and 1,000 investors made their way to Spark arena for the 8th Annual NZ Angel Investment Showcase. Below is a quick summary of each of the companies that...
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5 Ways to Prepare for the Cost of Raising Capital for Business
18/09/2018
This blog was written by Mike Atkinson from Bellingham Wallace, a Chartered Accountancy firm based in Auckland. Since 2013, The Icehouse has worked with Bellingham Wallace to provide financial...
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Raising Equity: 10 Questions to Determine the Financial Health of your Business
17/09/2018
This blog was written by Ash Clarke from Bellingham Wallace, a Chartered Accountancy firm based in Auckland. Since 2013, The Icehouse has worked with Bellingham Wallace to provide financial management...
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Raising Equity: Business Valuations and Calculating ROI for Potential Investors
17/09/2018
This blog was written by Aaron Wallace from Bellingham Wallace, a Chartered Accountancy firm based in Auckland. Since 2013, The Icehouse has worked with Bellingham Wallace to provide financial...
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Business Succession Planning Begins With Life Goals
10/09/2018
This blog post is written by Evana Lithgow, business succession expert and facilitator of The Icehouse's Succession and Transition workshop. This article was originally published in NZBusiness...
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10 Things The Best Founders Do
06/09/2018
This blog is written by Barnaby Marshall, a Flux Managing Partner at The Icehouse.
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How to Transform an "Interesting" Story into a Powerful Strategic Story in Just Two Moves
24/08/2018
This blog is written by Elizabeth Brown, Chief Strategic Story Finder at Elizabeth Brown Co and business coach at The Icehouse. She writes on how to build a unique and powerful strategic story...
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