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Here is a list of government departments and where and how they can help you on your startup Journey! We will start with the most commonly shared resources and then briefly talk about others and why you would check out their websites and potentially get in touch with them. This is not a full list so we always recommend doing your research.
3 top tools to help prioritise your time and give you more headspace when starting a business.
The first thing to remember is that the best way to reduce your time money and resources is to focus on validation.
Validation can be seen as three parts of a Venn diagram; where all three parts overlap is the “sweet spot” that indicates the best chance of a successful business. The three parts of the Venn diagram are Desirability, Viability, and Feasibility.
Kia ora to our vibrant and ever-growing Startup Dunedin community! You might have noticed a little bit of change around the Startup Dunedin space lately. As our General Manager Rachel Butler has begun her parental leave, we’ve welcomed some friendly new faces to the team.
So, as we prepare to say goodbye to 2023 at the end of this month, we reckon this is a great time to introduce (and reintroduce) the dedicated individuals you’ll meet with - or run into at Strictly Coffee - behind the scenes at Startup Dunedin.
Music Pathways is about connecting musicians and sound artists to the collectives, spaces and studios that are working and developing their practice in Ōtepoti.
A way to connect with other musicians, learn more about how the local and national music support services function and what your next steps might be in your career.
An Exploration of Distance/Virtual Learning in New Zealand: a conversation with Professor Michael Barbour, Touro University California, US and Derek Wenmoth, Futuremakers, Wellington, NZ. This discussion will focus on how elearning and distance education, when delivered well, can address many of the inequity barriers to obtaining an education.
Do you need to start growing your team but you are not sure where to make your first hires? Not confident that you can select the right candidates for your roles?
Join international expert Carter Perez (Revenue Chemists) for an interactive 90 minute online session. Read More.
Have you got an idea that could solve a problem? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own company? Kick off Tech Week with Startup Dunedin at our workshop where we will discuss finding your “why”, planning your way, and getting started on the web!
It’s FREE to attend - book your space through the Humanitix event here.
Are you unsure when you should bring RevOps capability into your SaaS business? Can’t see whether your teams are collaborating effectively to bring in and retain revenue?
Join international expert Carter Perez (Revenue Chemists) for an interactive 90 minute online session. Read More.
Are you unsure which management strategies will bring the most out of your sales team? Are you unsure which metrics you should be monitoring to assess whether your sales team is performing?
Join international expert Carter Perez (Revenue Chemists) for an interactive 90 minute online session. Read More.
Join this DWS and SQL event to learn about low-code and how it can support Startups to prototype and iterate faster and accelerate time to market. Register Here.
Following on from her highly engaging presentation on creative IP & Copyright, Karen Workman returns to discuss:
• the basics of music copyright
• how to keep your music making safe
• royalties.
First Cut is Aotearoa's community for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs under 30. In May, the team are hitting spots all around the country - including here in Dunedin. Come along to their sessions designed to inspire & inform - expect fireside chats and panels with awesome operators & founders from the startup ecosystem, as well as opportunities to connect with other young founders. Read more here.
Have you got an idea that could solve a problem? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own company? Round off Tech Week with Startup Dunedin at our morning workshop where we will discuss finding your “why”, how to never forget anything again, and making the most out of ChatGPT!