New Zealand research into scientist-entrepreneurs has identified an “IP paradox”: Intellectual property is seen as essential to start-up success, yet often experienced as a costly, complex barrier. Here’s what the findings mean for founders, investors and the wider SME community.
Setting a big, bold goal feels like strategy. It isn’t. Ryan Sproull explains why picturing success can actually work against you, and what to do instead.
Nyssa Waters explains where SMEs are missing out on AI gains, and how to turn funding support into measurable business impact.
Sustainable innovation is emerging as a growth area in business, as entrepreneurs look for new ways to address environmental and social challenges while creating value.
From homeless to knighted entrepreneur, Sir Ray Avery shares the simple strategies that helped him reinvent himself and his tech career.
On the back of the 2025 Shaping Business Survey by 2degrees, CEO Mark Callander shares how small businesses can turn positive sentiment into real business gains.
Auckland can be a global tech hub – if business, government and education work together. A new report shows how we can make it happen.
Security Advisor at Aura Information Security, Horatiu Petrescu shares three steps to mitigate the threat of cyber crime in your business.
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Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.
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