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What could your business do if we gave you ...
 
>  A business coach / facilitator
>  An internationally recognized development structure
>  Networking opportunities
>   Access to business development resources
>   The backing of one of NZ’s leading tertiary institutions?

 

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About Elevate

 

News Archive

What is Elevate?

 

Throughout the world young adults are recognised as the dynamic, innovative and creative entrepreneurs of tomorrow ...

 

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Why Elevate?

 

Despite strong evidence of the success of entrepreneurship programs overseas New Zealand still lacks dedicated supports and structures to encourage serious entrepreneurship among 18 to 30 year olds adults ...

 

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What is an entrepreneur?

 

We think that entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes.  We think that if you are the sort of person who takes a challenge and turns it into an opportunity then you probably have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur ... 

 

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Why young entrepreneurs are essential

 

Young adult entrepreneurs are technically savvy, keen, creative and capable of taking risks ...

 

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Get involved in Elevate!

 

Getting involved with Elevate couldn’t be easier!  Discover the six easy ways that you can become involved with Elevate …

 

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How can Elevate help?

 

Having a business idea is not enough!

 

You have to do something with it!

 

Your idea must be commercially viable!

 

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What’s inside

 

Resources — Articles, blogs, information, online magazines and newsletters, news archive, templates, tools and other great stuff!

 

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Services — Mentoring, introductions, referrals, business plan review and other membership benefits!

 

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News archive — News and updates on hot topics!

 

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Contact us

 

Make contact with us for anything from enquiries, feedback and questions to reporting broken links, providing content and becoming an Elevate supporter ...

 

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Read our Terms and Conditions

 

Find out how to get the best use out of this website.  Find out what you can and cannot do with the services that we provide ...

 

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20 February 2012 ...

 

How to create a profitable business idea

 

Source: Entrepreneur Magazine

 

Solving the innovation puzzle

 

Source:  Unlimited

 

Nestlé's Bespoke Chocolate

 

Source:  Business Week

 

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13 February 2012 ...

 

To China and beyond: An SME perspective

 

Source:  New Zealand China Trade Association

 

Just start!

 

Source:  Business Week

 

Five tips for retooling your business

 

Source: Entrepreneur Magazine

 

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6 February 2012 ...

 

Why you should ditch your annual budget

 

Source: Entrepreneur Magazine

 

For successful innovation, sell imperfect products

 

Source:  Business Week

 

Who is speaking out on today's big issues?

 

Source:  New Zealand Herald

 

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