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Startup and Twitter combine to unearth future talent

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Twitter collaborates with startup 300 Entertainment to revolutionize music discovery, aiming to spot future stars by analysing social media buzz.
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Kickstarter support required for meMINI

Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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The Kiwi entrepreneurs behind meMINI are planning to introduce more innovative features to the wearable camera if they get increased Kickstarter backing.
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Does it pay to be a startup founder?

Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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New study reveals Silicon Valley startup founders earn less than $75k, challenging the high-flying tech mogul image.
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Obama backs foreign-born start-up visas

Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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President asks Congress to create a special visa category for foreign-born tech entrepreneurs to launch companies across America.
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NZ Entrepreneur off to Chile to launch company

Fri, 14th Sep 2012
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NZ's Pravin Daryani takes ContentForest to global stage with Start-Up Chile win, aiming to revolutionise content creation.
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Startup Weekend, Trending or Tour de Force?

Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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Startup Weekend: Beyond a trend, shaping the future of entrepreneurship through community and collaborative innovation.
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Business Start-Up Tips

Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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Starting your business can be daunting, but strategic planning, calculated risks, and unwavering belief can pave your way to success.
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Facebook tech boss to depart for start-up

Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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Facebook's tech chief Bret Taylor leaves for startup realm post-IPO, shaking the exec team as the firm rebounds from a rocky stock debut.
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The terror of doing something different to succeed - Part One

Mon, 28th May 2012
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Jim's journey from the brink of failure to a remarkable 48% sales increase shows the power of overcoming the fear of change.
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Tone is Queen

Mon, 21st May 2012
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In the saturated world of sales, the mastery of tone trumps content quantity, transforming how businesses connect with the market.
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Program your IT start up for success

Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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It's obvious that to grow your business you need to grow your exposure, and that means facing your fears of possible rejection.
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Setting goals to grow your business: long term goals

Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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Setting long-term goals for your start-up is crucial. Define your vision, engage your team, and embrace flexible strategies to ensure sustained growth.
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Get over yourself and start selling

Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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In New Zealand, small businesses and ex-corporates must overcome sales fear for success, says expert Sean McDonald.
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Business Analyst as product owner

Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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A business analyst transitioning to a product owner role in a scrum team is a natural progression, leveraging key skills and overlapping responsibilities.
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Does your Start Up need a blog? Part One

Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
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Discover why a blog could be the key to unlocking your start-up's potential, making you a leader in your industry.
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Could telecommuting work for your start up?

Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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Start Up begins a new series looking at different ways you can use technology to get the most from your team while keeping costs down.
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Is your business tech savvy, or just tech sufficient?

Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Kiwi entrepreneurs and employees are lacking basic technology skills, hindering productivity and growth in New Zealand.
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Test your startup idea in free workshop

Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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Auckland entrepreneurs, test your startup idea at free workshops led by Massey University's ecentre to see if it'll soar in the market.
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Global startup comp coming to NZ

Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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Auckland to host 'Entrepreneur Idol' as part of global Startup World competition, spotlighting innovative start-ups.
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Crazy cuisine

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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If you're looking to spice up your regular restaurant routine, check out this website dedicated to the most unusual restaurants in the world.