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Overview: BUILDING GLOBAL BUSINESSES

  • Writer: Kerry Paul
    Kerry Paul
  • Jan 5
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jan 10


Building a Global Business from New Zealand!

Are you an entrepreneur with big dreams? Wondering how to take your business from local to global? Dive into the real-world journey of Kerry Paul, who founded and exited five start-ups between 2003 and 2021—including the remarkable rise of Manuka Health New Zealand from a kitchen-table idea to a $73 million global brand exporting to 45 countries.


Why Read This Blog Series?

  • Firsthand Experience: Learn from 20 years of hands-on lessons in building, scaling, and exiting global businesses.

  • Practical Roadmap: Get a step-by-step guide tailored for New Zealand entrepreneurs who want to go global—no more piecing together advice from scattered sources.

  • Real Challenges, Real Solutions: Discover how to overcome New Zealand’s unique hurdles—small domestic market, distance from customers, and the need to differentiate, not just compete on price.


What Will You Learn?

  • How to turn your core idea into a sustainable business with global reach

  • The importance of leadership, a growth mindset, and building a strong team

  • Why a written business plan and early governance are critical for credibility and attracting investors

  • How to develop a winning strategy, differentiate your brand, and build capabilities that last

  • Guidelines to funding, governance, and building a positive company culture that drives innovation and growth

  • How to manage competition, build a global brand, and leverage your domestic market as a launchpad for international success

  • The critical role of distribution, supply chain, and innovation in scaling globally

  • Why every business needs an exit strategy—and the issues ensuring your legacy thrives under new ownership


Ready to Go Global? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, this blog series is your one-stop guide to building a global business from New Zealand. Get inspired, get practical tips, and avoid the pitfalls that trip up so many founders.



Start your journey today!

Read the full series and get exclusive insights Building Global Businesses


Comments

Kerry Paul Business man and blogger
Kerry Paul – Stepping Out of Your Bubble Author
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Hi, I'm Kerry. I enjoy challenging people by asking questions and presenting different views to encourage critical thinking. My 45-year career has always had a global focus, building successful relationships in over 50 countries. I am empathetic to diverse views, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, culture, or socio-economic status. Join me on a captivating journey as we explore how India shaped the world over two thousand years ago, potentially leading to the first settlement of New Zealand. This blog series aims to expand readers' awareness and knowledge of how people may have come to New Zealand in pre-Polynesian times. Given the time constraints many readers face, I am providing a platform for them to consider these intriguing possibilities in easy-to-read blog posts.

 

Who were the first people to settle in New Zealand? How did India possibly contribute to any development, given its major role over 2000 years ago in some of New Zealand’s closest neighbours? These questions will guide our exploration and open up a rich dialogue about the historical connections and cultural exchanges that may have shaped New Zealand's early settlements.

 

I'd be more than happy to discuss with readers of my blog about India, its history as well as New Zealand and the suggested origins of its first settlers. 

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