How to start a business - Rod Drury Style

In case you haven’t caught the 6 part series on starting a business by Rod in the herald on on his blog, here’s the 6 parts all in one place. Its a must read if you’re starting out a new venture, and in line with Rod’s experiences is specifically at helping you build a global business from New Zealand. We need these as fundamental qualities of all startups in NZ, and we’ll get a lot further.

1. Solve a problem - is my idea a business?

2. Get Shareholding and agreement right

3. Have your pitch and your pitch document

4. Get Angel Investment

5. Selling Globally

6. Selling Strategy