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35% of Founders Are Likely to Suffer a Partnership Breakup; Here’s What We’ve Learned.

Co-founder splits are seldom discussed but happen maybe more than you think. I wanted to take the opportunity to write a bit about something we have experienced a number of ...

MVPs – Why Developing the Bare Minimum Is the Right Strategy

By Ben Liebert on 11/04/18

The founder of LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman once famously said “If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late”. If you take this ...

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Roofline Canterbury: A Business Plan for Years to Come

By The Icehouse on 04/04/18

Colin and Kerry Megaw have been directors of Roofline Canterbury for over 14 years, a Canterbury owned and operated roofing and cladding manufacturer.

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Flux Reveals Five Startups for Their 2018 Cohort

By The Icehouse on 29/03/18

The Icehouse’s Flux Accelerator kick-off their class of 2018 with five early stage ventures.

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5 Tips to Grow the Leaders in Your Business

By Jo Clayton on 20/03/18

I often hear Owner Managers asking how they can get more accountability from their senior team. They wonder why some of their managers are not stepping up or showing more ...

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Of Course It’s Personal: 5 Tips for Creating Customer Loyalty

By Kevin D'Ambros-Smith on 15/03/18

Many businesses focus their marketing efforts on acquiring new customers. And yes, new customers are important. Ultimately, however, acquiring new customers is not as ...

Lodges, Hotels, Wine, and the Importance of Strengthening Your Brand

By Sandra Farrero on 15/03/18

When I asked my American travel agent friend about which luxury lodges she recommends to wealthy clients planning a trip to New Zealand, her answer gave me the idea for this ...

3 Top Tips for a Better Work/Life Balance

By Jann Meehan on 14/03/18

Work/Life balance is something we are all trying to get right, especially now with modern technology and employers encouraging flexible working hours, the boundaries are ...

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Guaranteed Flow Systems: A Strategy for the Future

By The Icehouse on 14/03/18

Peter Leitch is the Director of Guaranteed Flow Systems Ltd, a technology leader and supplier of treatment, waste water treatment and process systems solutions based in ...

Motivating You and Your Team: 3 Simple Steps to Success

By Nathalie Gray on 12/03/18

I’ve worked with many senior leaders and business owners who struggle to drive their business to the next level. They know they need to do things differently but can’t find the ...

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