Articles - New Zealand Venture Capital & Private Equity News and Information for Business and Angel Investors

10 Jul 2009

In this follow up article from "Venture Capital Case Study" we address the seventh step in securing venture capital. Article 9 to follow. The investor has been impressed with your proposal, and is comfortable with your management's capabilities, and is now showing serious interest in investing in your business by requesting further meetings and information. Although both parties are trying to arrive at a win-win situation, the ...more »

Negotiate the Deal (Article 8 or 9)

10 Jul 2009

Managing the Debt

07 Jul 2009

Budget 2009 involves borrowing on a scale not seen since the 1980s. The government’s Debt Management Office (NZDMO) will issue more than $8.5bn in bonds during 2009/10 and a net $36.9bn out to 2013....more »

Women on Boards

19 Jun 2009

Women make up 46% of the workforce in New Zealand, yet only one director in twelve is a woman. Last month in Auckland the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, supported by Business New Zealand and the Institute of Directors, launched a campaign to promote the development and appointment of women as directors with the release of a document called Women on Boards. The Minister of Women’s Affairs Hon Pansy Wong opened the 100-strong ...more »

Why have a Board?

11 Jun 2009

New Zealanders are justifiably proud of their No. 8 wire mentality – their uncanny ability to come up with solutions from whatever lies at hand. The associated characteristic, however, of Kiwis believing “I can do it all myself” does not always bode well for their business undertakings. Too many family companies and SMEs flounder and ultimately fail in this country because the owner-managers do not get outside help or advice....more »

Best practices for talent management

03 Jun 2009

Despite the economic turmoil, talent management and development must continue. Here are seven key issues that organisations must focus on: Joan Mather 1....more »

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