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CM Partners principal Sean Joyce.

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Back profitable SMEs not start-ups

SMEs are often far less risky than early-stage ventures with no proven record and a much higher likelihood of failure.

NBR Contributor

Sun, 02 Dec 2018

Mandanex Capital's Bruce McGechan plans to introduce search funds to New Zealand.

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New investment concept promises to unlock NZ deals

Have you heard of search funds?

Calida Stuart-Menteath

Mon, 15 Oct 2018

The Icehouse chief executive Andy Hamilton says a "market-driven solution, supported by cornerstone funding, would be optimal.”

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Coalition should back new VC funds to bridge gap

Andy Hamilton has an idea for fixing the lack of venture capital funding for Kiwi growth businesses. Watch Fiona Rotherham's interview with The Icehouse chief executive.

Fiona Rotherham

Fri, 13 Jul 2018

The Icehouse chief executive Andy Hamilton says there are "a lot of startups trying to find their market with hardly any money."

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How to make Kiwi SMES 'world-storming'

Andy Hamilton has set out his views on improving New Zealand's entrepreneurial economy. Watch the video interview with The Icehouse chief executive in the first of a two-part series.

Fiona Rotherham

Thu, 12 Jul 2018

SMEs will be better off in 2011

MYOB and Business Mentors New Zealand are joining forces to create one of the country's largest business networks.MYOB, which was established more than 20 years ago, provides business management solutions including software and services that simplify accounting, payroll and client management and has a network of more than 20,000 accountants and other partners.But while the company offered various “chargeable services” until now it didn't provide free business mentoring support to its clients.

Wed, 11 Jul 2018

Government has a lot to learn from across the ditch

The New Zealand government should take a lesson from the government across the ditch and move its focus from mum-and-dad-the-investor to mum-and-dad-the-business owner particularly when turning companies into its tax collecting slaves.MYOB New Zealand general manager Julian Smith told the National Business Review dissatisfaction among local companies with red tape and the performance of the government continues to grow even further with more than half struggling to understand how to apply government legislation in their business.

Wed, 11 Jul 2018

Institute of Directors general manager Felicity Caird says “There’s increasing discussion around digital literacy.”

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Overcoming the clickbait when upskilling in the digital world

How small and medium-sized businesses can upskill and "stay relevant."

Wed, 11 Jul 2018

Westpac CEO David McLean says “We have a shortage of skilled labour so how do we tap into that?"

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Work-life balance main barrier to Kiwi SME growth

A Westpac report reveals 47% of SME business leaders cite work-life balance as their biggest growth obstacle. PLUS: Young, female and non-Europeans are more optimistic than most.

Fiona Rotherham

Wed, 23 May 2018

Xero NZ country manager Craig Hudson says the data from New Zealand customers is compelling.

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Xero's hard data on small businesses should trump opinion surveys

Getting paid is a priority issue for Small Business Minister Stuart Nash.

Jenny Ruth

Mon, 14 May 2018

Data Insight chief executive Carmen Vicelich says even large corporates are struggling to "backfill their data hygiene."

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With SMEs and data, start as you mean to go on

Laws and expectations about data change constantly, so how can companies future-proof their collection and analysis of data? Watch Nathan Smith's interview with Carmen Vicelich.

Nathan Smith

Fri, 04 May 2018

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