Cecilia Robinson: What I want to be my legacy

Cecilia Robinson: What I want to be my legacy
Rebecca Stevenson
Solve a problem.Cecilia Robinson says wannabe entrepreneurs should evaluate their business idea against this simple bit of advice.For Robinson and husband James, their successful businesses measure up well.Au Pair Link solved the problem of affordable and safe in-home childcare.My Food Bag solved the daily question of what’s for dinner.And the duo’s latest start-up, Tend, aims to solve the issue of easy access to healthcare.The Tend app, which has been developed in New Zealand, offers online appointments with GPs for common health c...

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