No more filing monkeys
IP protection should be a means to add value to a business, not just for attracting investment, but also as a revenue generator through licensing and other arrangements, says Rachel Colley.
IP protection should be a means to add value to a business, not just for attracting investment, but also as a revenue generator through licensing and other arrangements, says Rachel Colley.
Dunedin-based start-up Hail creates websites and publishes digital communications instantly across all channels. It’s a one-stop shop for getting your content out into the marketplace, and it’s going places fast.
If you’ve applied to the usual commercial lenders for a modest business loan and been turned down, then Microwise may be able to help.
Webscope is a great example of how a merging of skill-sets and a collaborative team culture can result in more than satisfactory outcomes for clients.
A new highly engaging generation of software has the power to super-charge any organisation’s worker productivity. John Jones explains the how and the why. ‘Gamification’ might just sound like another
Fuel cards, roadside services and the latest GPS technology all provide opportunities for business owners to save cash and time while running their company vehicles.
Paul Winton and Scott Fenton’s innovative surfboard ‘manufacturing cells’ are set to revolutionise the world’s surfboard industry.
Successful business owners accept that bad things are inevitable in business – so they’re always prepared for the unexpected. Managing risk is one of the key disciplines for business success, but requires careful planning.
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The Queen of Catering
Sue Fleischl’s life has revolved around making people happy by serving them great food. Over 20 years her Great Catering Co business has gone from strength to strength – but it’s not been without its challenges.
Achieving a great price for your business is unlikely to happen by accident. Jay Shaw says it requires a deliberate and on-going valuation-based strategy.
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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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