Tackling China? Be prepared!
While New Zealand businesses are getting far more savvy about doing business in Asia, some are still learning the hard way that it can be tricky, particularly in China.
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- 28-Oct-2015 By James & Wells
New Zealand’s commodity obsession stands in the way of innovation success
The recent slump in dairy prices once again reminds us how vulnerable the New Zealand economy is to price fluctuations for commodity products. Of course animal protein is particularly susceptible...
Lessons learnt from top entrepreneurial inventors
Breakthrough ideas are often not embraced by large companies – particularly if they are not core business. So stated Charles Hull the inventor of 3D printing in the inventor’s session at the...
Capitalising on China’s e-commerce market by minimising risks
The recent New Balance case should be a big wake up call for Kiwi companies exporting to Asian markets, especially those capitalising on e-commerce to do so.
Take note of changes to the Fair Trading Act 1986
When it comes to customer protection, New Zealand legislation sets a high standard, and recent amendments to the Fair Trading Act 1986 shifts the focus even more to doing the “right thing by the...
Don’t panic! Timely advice on China’s $ 3.2 trillion stock market crash
The sudden decline in stock values in China is alarming, but the outcome may not be as hard on New Zealand as some people fear. Johnathan Chen, Head of James & Wells' Asia Division, explains.
Intellectual Property – the Swiss army knife of business tools
The traditional argument about Intellectual Property has always been whether it is a sword or a shield a sword with which to suppress competition, or a shield to protect a brand or idea from thieving,...
Franchising: What do I need to know?
The parties to this arrangement are commonly known as the “franchisee” (the party obtaining authority to use the developed business model), and the “franchisor” (the party granting authority...
Top IP Tips when growing your business
You’ve got a promising business model, the resources to make it work and somewhere along the way you’ve created intellectual property rights through innovation, branding and an earned reputation....
Innovative Concept Development: the Life Cycle Series video
With the spotlight on agribusiness and food technology sectors, we're leading the conversation about the life cycle of innovative ideas. Presented by Senior Associate Jonathan Lucas and Catalyst...