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How To Finance Your Startup Business
If you’re planning a new business and need some expert help to be ready for launch, this article looks at some of the fundamental things you need to do in...
Posted 48 days ago
FoodStarter competition supersizes providing boost to supplier community in 2021
New World and Ministry of Awesome have started the search for New Zealand’s food and beverage product superstars, this year with an additional category for small suppliers and a supersized...
Posted 58 days ago
Health innovation challenge winners announced
Richard McCulloch from NextStep was crowned as the Best Startup Team and the Overall Winner of the Challenge.
Posted 3 months ago
Awesome Bulletin
Awesome Bulletin #4
At last month's Startup Breakfast Club, we caught up with Krissy Sadler-Bridge of MYOB, Jen Heuett from Altitude Media and Luke Eason from Harvey Cameron.
Posted 19 months ago
Awesome Bulletin #1
Our new and improved monthly Awesome Bulletin - this one’s all about startup funding featuring insight from those who have been there and done that including Marian Johnson, Ben Kepes,...
Posted 23 months ago
Awesome Stories
Awesome Story #3 Feat: Andrew Moss
Andrew is the owner and operator of the Flipout trampoline arena in Christchurch, one of the largest of its kind in the world and part of the world-renowned Flipout franchise.
Posted 3 years ago
Awesome Story #2 Feat: April McLennan
April has a mission to equip young New Zealanders with the self-awareness, confidence and opportunities to pursue and excel in work they are passionate about.
Posted 3 years ago
In The News
Health innovation challenge winners announced
Richard McCulloch from NextStep was crowned as the Best Startup Team and the Overall Winner of the Challenge.
Posted 3 months ago
Trans Tasman Collaboration sets startups up for success
Christchurch’s Ministry of Awesome has just inked a startup exchange partnership offering NZ startups a New South Wales beachhead and introductions to established networks that can help them crack the...
Posted 17 months ago
FoodStarter
FoodStarter competition supersizes providing boost to supplier community in 2021
New World and Ministry of Awesome have started the search for New Zealand’s food and beverage product superstars, this year with an additional category for small suppliers and a supersized...
Posted 58 days ago
The single most critical step to take before you start your business.
You are an ardent moviegoer who makes the weekly pilgrimage to the nearest cinema but it’s a hassle for you to check all the different cinema websites for times and...
Posted 2 years ago
COVID-19 Resources
How can your business provide exceptional customer experience?
Almost every business claims to provide an exceptional service experience to every customer.
Posted 8 months ago
Into the Unknown: Leadership strategy for uncertain times
As we’ve stated frequently over the last wee while, there are few leadership qualities more useful in a time of crisis than initiative, excellent pressure handling skills, and the ability...
Posted 8 months ago
Leading through uncertainty
This article was inspired by the Innovation Bay seminar, which took place on the 22nd of April 2020.
Posted 9 months ago
Same storm, different boats, shifting perspectives, and seizing opportunities
Shifting perspectives were a central theme of this week’s Coffee and Jam, with our speakers emphasising a multi-faceted approach to enduring and thriving as individuals, businesses, and communities amidst COVID.
Posted 9 months ago
Startup Guide
How To Finance Your Startup Business
If you’re planning a new business and need some expert help to be ready for launch, this article looks at some of the fundamental things you need to do in...
Posted 48 days ago