Hatching business: raising economic development through business incubators
How do we enhance the successful foundation and growth of new businesses?
Business incubators have gained popularity in New Zealand and other locations worldwide. Enhancing the establishment and growth of new business is viewed as one answer to increasing economic growth. The panel discusses the functions, advantages, and appropriateness of business incubators, particularly from a New Zealand perspective.
Bernadette Soares, serial entrepreneur, graduate, Unitec Master of Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MBIE), Director, Brand Value Ltd.
Barbara Joy, Manager, WestSmart Business Incubator
Tom Dodson, Southern Spars and Rigging
Kevin Ha, AUT Technology Park, Auckland University of Technology
Andrew Hamilton, The IceHouse business incubator, Auckland University.
This programme, from the Studio 12 TV series, was researched and recorded at the Unitec Television Studio by students from the Unitec School of Screen and Performing Arts, Auckland. Sponsored by the Unitec Department of Management & Marketing (formerly Management & Entrepreneurship), Faculty of Creative Industries and Business.
Researcher: Andrew Marshall and Christine Hanley
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