New Zealand just elected a new Prime Minister, John Key who ran on cutting taxes, freeing up business regulation and outsourcing more public services - policies that often help encourage new start ups. John Key inherits an anticipated 5.7 per cent unemployment rate, declining tax revenues, weaker export demand and lower commodity and housing prices but he did not look glum this morning. Far from it - “Let the show begin” he said. I would like to think he was referring to Global Entrepreneurship Week. But if not, John, fear not, we are surrounding you with optimistic, “what’s your big idea”, “make your mark” Kiwis who exude plenty of confidence and hope - something every world leader could do with a dose of right now.
Good luck all. Watch for my next post from Sydney later today.
- Post Provided By Jonathan Ortmans