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What Role Does IP Play in Business, and Why Should You Care?

By Ceri Wells on 30/10/18

Intellectual property (IP) is often the most valuable but least understood asset of a successful business. It belongs to a broader class of assets known as intangible assets ...

The Icehouse: It’s a Lot Warmer Than It Sounds

By Gareth Bayliss on 25/10/18

“I saw something on Facebook and want to know how I can apply for some investment in my startup” “Oh, The Icehouse? I heard that you invest in tech startups aye?” “Icehouse as ...

Four Tips for Effective Recruitment in a Candidate-Driven Market

By Jessica Harvey on 24/10/18

Having the right talent in your organisation is critical to its success. People continue to be the most valuable asset, so you need to ensure you are hiring the best ones.

Prioritise Your Way to Success

By Jann Meehan on 12/10/18

“Being productive and being busy are not necessarily the same thing. Doing things won’t create your success; doing the right things will.” - Jeff Olson Prioritising work so ...

Mogul: Building 'Good Business' Through Confidence and Accountability

By The Icehouse on 04/10/18

In 2007, George and Matthew Miller founded Mogul, a full-service, award-winning digital marketing agency based in Hawke’s Bay. Since 2015, they have engaged with Nick Egerton, ...

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Business Reflection: Are You 'Making Progress' or 'Mistaking Motion for Progress'?

By Chris Woods on 03/10/18

Sometimes we get so caught up in running the business day-to-day, it is a challenge to take stock and ask how the business is actually doing. And for that matter, how you are ...

Business Succession – Why Is It So Common to Do Nothing About Something That Is So Important?

By Liz Wotherspoon on 02/10/18

One thing is certain one day every owner will leave their business. The question is will this be by default or by design. Most business owners find themselves too absorbed in ...

Is the Flux Accelerator Programme Right for My Startup?

By Barnaby Marshall on 02/10/18

There is no lack of criticism for startup accelerators and incubators in NZ. Some of this is well warranted, and some of it we agree with. At Flux we set out to create ...

The 8th Annual New Zealand Angel Investment Showcase: Who Pitched?

By The Icehouse on 27/09/18

On Thursday 13 September, 12 companies and 1,000 investors made their way to Spark arena for the 8th Annual NZ Angel Investment Showcase. Below is a quick summary of each of ...

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5 Ways to Prepare for the Cost of Raising Capital for Business

By Bellingham Wallace on 18/09/18

If only securing finance was as easy as a handshake or a verbal agreement. The cost of raising capital can be in the tens of thousands (depending on the size of your business ...

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