Leading by design
Founded by Mark Spurgeon and Michelle Shirtcliffe, Publica is a digital agency with design in its DNA and an attitude of undying optimism. If you ever need convincing of the
Founded by Mark Spurgeon and Michelle Shirtcliffe, Publica is a digital agency with design in its DNA and an attitude of undying optimism. If you ever need convincing of the
As the new decade emerges, new threats to business will emerge and the constant threat of cyber-attacks will remain ever-present.
Buy FEBRUARY issue here The new era dawning Well, here we are. Goodbye teens, and hello twenties. The 20th century gave us the ‘Roaring 20s’. I wonder what the equivalent decade
Anna Guenther’s equity crowdfunding platform PledgeMe has been a trailblazer in the business funding sector for the past five years. She talks about their achievements, the stand-out campaigns, her personal
Christchurch-based Connect Chiropractic is exercising a passion for social consciousness through its Koha Fee System and Community Connect Programme, and it’s proving to be a winner with the locals. Matthew
Buy FEBRUARY issue here The new era dawning Well, here we are. Goodbye teens, and hello twenties. The 20th century gave us the ‘Roaring 20s’. I wonder what the equivalent decade
Founded by Mark Spurgeon and Michelle Shirtcliffe, Publica is a digital agency with design in its DNA and an attitude of undying optimism. If you ever need convincing of the diversity of Publica’s creative abilities, just listen to Mark Spurgeon and Michelle Shirtcliffe reel off some of their team’s achievements. The list includes software, apps and platforms to manage everything from rostering, to treating and managing sleep problems, brain wellness, and charitable giving. On the design side, standouts include branding and creative for the Pop Up Penguins art sculpture trail, an awareness campaign for the New Zealand College of Midwives, and the naming and spatial design of Christchurch Hospital’s new children’s unit. It’s all a result of the depth of
As the new decade emerges, new threats to business will emerge and the constant threat of cyber-attacks will remain ever-present.
Buy FEBRUARY issue here The new era dawning Well, here we are. Goodbye teens, and hello twenties. The 20th century gave us the ‘Roaring 20s’. I wonder what the equivalent decade in the 21st century will be known as? It certainly won’t be ‘boring’. For the planet’s sake, and all of us on board, I’m hoping there’ll be less ‘ignoring’ and more ‘restoring’. This month NZBusiness has all the ingredients to help you get a little visionary about your business – to think about where you’re taking it in 2020 and beyond. It begins with our cover story and thoughts from a selection of forward-thinking business owners. Think back over the past 20 years and consider how technology has changed the
Anna Guenther’s equity crowdfunding platform PledgeMe has been a trailblazer in the business funding sector for the past five years. She talks about their achievements, the stand-out campaigns, her personal passions and the future of equity crowdfunding. NZB: In 2014 when you featured on the cover of this magazine, you were one of only two licensed intermediaries operating in the equity crowdfunding market. What have been the major milestones in the market since then? ANNA: 2014 feels like a lifetime ago! As you know, we were the first (equal) licenced platform in New Zealand, the first country to change its legislation to specifically cater to equity crowdfunding. Since then, we’ve been busy. Over $45 million has been pledged through PledgeMe.
Christchurch-based Connect Chiropractic is exercising a passion for social consciousness through its Koha Fee System and Community Connect Programme, and it’s proving to be a winner with the locals. Matthew and Alex Wild are on a mission to connect and empower a community – to enhance their local community in Christchurch with “health and happiness”, and “ignite a ripple effect that changes the world for the better”. They are achieving that through their Connect Chiropractic practice in Ferrymead, which aims to make chiropractic care financially accessible to everyone. After launching in November 2018, in the first nine months they had subsidised more than $40,000 worth of treatment. The practice’s Koha Fee System works on a ‘pay what you can’ basis.
Buy FEBRUARY issue here The new era dawning Well, here we are. Goodbye teens, and hello twenties. The 20th century gave us the ‘Roaring 20s’. I wonder what the equivalent decade in the 21st century will be known as? It certainly won’t be ‘boring’. For the planet’s sake, and all of us on board, I’m hoping there’ll be less ‘ignoring’ and more ‘restoring’. This month NZBusiness has all the ingredients to help you get a little visionary about your business – to think about where you’re taking it in 2020 and beyond. It begins with our cover story and thoughts from a selection of forward-thinking business owners. Think back over the past 20 years and consider how technology has changed the
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