I retired from personal blogging in July 2008.
But you can find me over at http://blog.xero.com.
In the lounge at Heathrow, heading back after two very intense weeks.
Got to visit some new places I hadn’t seen before. I’d like to come back and spend more time in Northern Europe and also the North of the UK. Edinburgh was a highlight.
I love doing business in the UK and Europe. People are so switched on and the deals exposed too are world class. It’s exciting to have a product that generates so much interest and excitement.
I’m really pleased in our decision to be acquired by Quest. The people are superb and its fun to make new friends all over the world. Getting face time and having a beer really accelerates those relationships built up over email and the phone.
Travelling around to so many places does make you appreciate what you have at home. Our lifestyle is so special, but the internet and comms allows us to play on a global stage. I think we’re showing that NZ has a place in the global knowledge economy. Our perspective, general skills and passion adds value. This is exporting with minimal capex and high returns. Our electronic connection to the rest of the world is key. The Return on Investment massive.
Within a very short time we’ve been able to build out a global network of friends and partners who are looking for ways to solve business problems. Linking our technology skills to these networks is the key. No one is going to do it for you. You have to do this yourself.
Would be entrepreneurs … get on a plane.
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