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Why you shouldn’t worry about robots replacing the jobs of humans

Monday, 1 June
Why you shouldn’t worry about robots replacing the jobs of humans

Recently, Old Taskmaster has read a lot about how robots could mean the end of many careers – and frankly, I’m sick of the whinging! Here’s why the rise of the machines is less of a jobs threat than some claim.

Technology

Start-up TV

Seven pieces of startup advice from Envato co-founder Collis Ta’eed

Envato co-founder Collis Ta’eed says he didn’t realise venture capital was an option when looking at ways to grow the business in its early days.

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Why 2016 is shaping up to be a banner year for mergers and acquisitions

Why 2016 is shaping up to be a banner year for mergers and acquisitions

Friday, 15 January 2016 00:56 | by Michael Sonego

Now is the time for M&A-minded firms to take advantage of the government's willingness to encourage a risk-taking culture.

Global tech trends: Where the startup “magic” is likely to happen

Global tech trends: Where the startup “magic” is likely to happen

Thursday, 7 January 2016 05:22 | by Dinushi Dias

A Melbourne startup is aiming to empower other early-stage companies by showing them where they sit in relation to major global technology trends.

Marketing

How Australia compares to the rest of the world on cashless payments

How Australia compares to the rest of the world on cashless payments

Monday, 11 January 2016 00:56 | by Bernardo Batiz-Lazo, Leonidas Efthymiou and Sophia Michael

The vision of a cash-free society has persisted since computers were first introduced to banks in the 1950's.

Ten tips to help your startup sell

Ten tips to help your startup sell

Monday, 16 November 2015 01:27 | by Blake Hutchison

The success of your product is dependent on your ability to get your product to market, make it stand out and convince others to sell it for you.

Technology

Netflix to crack down on Australians using VPNs and proxies to access wider content

Netflix to crack down on Australians using VPNs and proxies to access wider content

Thursday, 14 January 2016 21:19 | by Denham Sadler

Nearly a year since Netflix became readily available, many Australian users still use VPNs and proxies to access content from other countries.

Drivers had to intervene 13 times to stop Google’s driverless cars from crashing into things

Drivers had to intervene 13 times to stop Google’s driverless cars from crashing into things

Thursday, 14 January 2016 01:08 | by Denham Sadler

The report contradicts the CEO of Google's driverless car division's vision of “nothing short of full autonomy”.

Financing A Business

Five things you have to do before approaching investors

Five things you have to do before approaching investors

Thursday, 14 January 2016 04:56 | by Dinushi Dias

Capital investment in Australia is bewildering, the CEO of a Sydney accelerator says.

The “brutal” process behind selecting the DataStart finalists

The “brutal” process behind selecting the DataStart finalists

Monday, 11 January 2016 01:19 | by Denham Sadler

Seven startups who have survived the process will now pitch at a showcase event on January 18th that will decide the overall winner.

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