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Support & resources from the government
Support & resources from the government

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.

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3 tools to help you plan your startup
3 tools to help you plan your startup

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.

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Meet the Faces Behind Startup Dunedin
Meet the Faces Behind Startup Dunedin

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.

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Upcoming Events
Angel Investing Series: Part 3 - Investment Documentation
Apr 24
Angel Investing Series: Part 3 - Investment Documentation

You've found your Angel Investor, you've done your Due Diligence...now it's time to dive into the documentation. In this next series of Angel & VC Investing, the team will be talking all things term sheets, subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, and more. Register Here.

Chartered Accountants - Otago Networking at Startup Dunedin
May 1
Chartered Accountants - Otago Networking at Startup Dunedin

Join us for a night of networking and learning at Startup Dunedin.

We would love to invite you to come and join your fellow local members to hear more about the fantastic work of Startup Dunedin. Startup Dunedin’s vision is to make Dunedin the world’s most entrepreneurial small city. Their purpose is to make the startup journey easier by facilitating connections, capability, and community.

For more information, head to the website.

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