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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.
New Zealand’s standard-of-living depends on the contribution made by our ...
> Business owners and managers
> Self-employed sole-traders (e.g. freelancers, portfolio workers, real estate salespeople, commission agents, etc.)
> Everyone who in the course of their business activity needs to act entrepreneurially (e.g. marketers, designers, salespeople, company representatives, etc.)
If you are playing a positive part in the support-chain then you are contributing to the wellbeing of every New Zealander!
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Young adult entrepreneurs are technically savvy, keen, creative and capable of taking risks.
On the other hand, young entrepreneurs often lack access to important business-development resources such as industry knowledge, networks, credibility and capital.
Elevate regards the provision of a supportive business development environment as an essential part of promoting effective entrepreneurial development among young New Zealand adults.
Quite simply, we have no way of knowing how many potentially ground-shaking businesses (and entrepreneurs) have been lost due to vulnerability during early-stage development.
Elevate is aware that the development of serial entrepreneurial activity can be a lengthy process. Young entrepreneurs need to ‘cut their teeth’ on small manageable business propositions before moving on to bigger projects. At each stage the skills, knowledge and experience gained previously are likely to be used for next stage development.
We also know that small businesses grow big businesses. There are two principles here ...
> The first principle is that small businesses are a source of support for other businesses as client-users and supply-chain providers.
> The second principle is that every big business in the world originated with one person and one idea.
By having strong vibrant economies that are supportive of young adults, we can all benefit …
> Young adults will benefit by gaining skills, knowledge, responsibility and pride through participation in business opportunities. Successful young adults are inspirational success stories and they create employment opportunities for other young people. Moreover, young adults who have experienced the responsibilities associated with running their own businesses are more employable and have more to contribute as employees, if they choose to return to the workforce.
> Special needs populations (such as under-privileged and unemployed youth) will benefit from the opportunity to become financially independent as they claim a productive place in society.
> Older workers and retirees will benefit as young adults become more capable of meeting an equitable share of the economic burden associated with supporting ageing communities.
> On a social level, strong local economies with high participation rates are the basic building blocks for strong local communities.
Having a sound supportive entrepreneurial culture for young adults is a fundamental prerequisite to robust economic activity in New Zealand.
New Zealand needs your entrepreneurial talent!
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20 February 2012 ...
How to create a profitable business idea
Source: Entrepreneur Magazine
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Source: Business Week
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To China and beyond: An SME perspective
Source: New Zealand China Trade Association
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Source: Entrepreneur Magazine
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Why you should ditch your annual budget
Source: Entrepreneur Magazine
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Source: Business Week
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Source: New Zealand Herald
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