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Volume 7, Issue 9 | December 2013
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HO HO HO!
BCC beats the big guy
in 2013 activity stakes!
This year has been an impressive one for BCC, by all accounts, resulting in the highest number of research projects under commercial management to date. And that's not all: more companies than ever before have gone through the accelerator programme and more than a million dollars of equity has been raised.
 
Holiday hours
We'd love to hear from you! But the BCC crew is taking a couple weeks off. Our last day of business for 2013 is Friday, December 20th. We'll be back, raring to go on Monday, January 6th, 2014. If you're keen to grow a business or commercialise your research, ideas or scheme, make a New Year's resolution to get in touch with us!

  

Global experts to present at SME workshop 

 

Taking a product to market? Why not learn from the best? An upcoming product management workshop is aimed at giving SMEs exposure to the kinds of product management processes and practices that successful companies use.  

 

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V is for Vintage ... and venture velocity

   

Armed with helpful tips gained from participating in this year's Innovate U, a fledgling clothing business is speeding towards the launch of a modern, online take on much-loved retro styles.


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DiaManage Diary

December  

Last month we published the first in a series of articles from the winners of Innovate 2013, Deinika Elston and Cameron Kilgour, creators of DiaManage, an app designed to simplify blood glucose management for diabetics. This month it's full steam ahead for the start-up as they attend a World Diabetes Congress, and the crucial app developers are brought on board.

 

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TopKata tipis take off

Comprehensive commercial advice from ANZ has helped to turn a brilliant Nordic alternative to the traditional white marquee into a thriving business for a local couple. 

 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Innovate judge Larry Ellison on his successful exit of Rural Fuel. 

 

The Horowhenua-based Rural Fuel was founded by Larry and his wife Jane in 1998 and, in November, was bought by BP New Zealand, which has owned 49 percent of the company since 2007.

 

Rural Fuel, which delivers fuel, oil and lubricants to the rural sector, was named Supreme Business of the Year at the 2011 Westpac Manawatu Business Awards. BP announced plans to keep its head office - and all staff - in Palmerston North. 


You can read more about the sale in the Manawatu Standard.
It was food-tacular!
Friday the 13th didn't bring bad luck, it brought food, drink, music and cricket to the Town Square! BCC hosted more than 200 business folks, researchers, investors and friends at its holiday BBQ.  

Who's Behind Our Newsletter?

The first and most famous social entrepreneur of all, Santa Claus! This guy has business figured out. He launched his enterprise with global aspirations and worked through distribution channels like no other. He built the right factory for his needs and didn't waste time and money changing addresses a million times. He takes listening to the customer to the very highest level and creates jobs for hoards of hard workers. He's a leader who never puts up with bullying and finds perfect jobs for staff who have special (and typically under appreciated) talents. He is a list maker and a stickler for details but also knows that even when things get really busy, a happy workplace is a productive workplace. On top of all that, he's managed to have a long and happy relationship and not worry about the latest diet fads. 

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