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Apple to debut iPad Mini on October 23
3:45AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchApple is getting ready to debut the smaller version of its iPad on October 23, a new report claims, following weeks of rumours and speculation.
Change map measurement in iOS
10:15AM | Monday, 15 OctoberIf you’ve upgraded to Apple’s iOS 6 operating system, then like millions of other users you’d be well aware of the new Apple Maps system.
Apple pays $50 million for Aussie start-up – and then scraps it
3:47AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchApple has discontinued Chomp, an Australian-founded app search and discovery start-up, after paying a reported $50 million for the business just eight months ago.
Start-ups urged to use YouTube analytics update
3:47AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchGoogle has released more analytics features for YouTube that will allow webmasters to get a better understanding of how they can use video to better connect with their customers, and create more engaging content.
10 more must-have apps for mumpreneurs
10:04AM | Wednesday, 31 OctoberTo work effectively as a mumpreneur you need to be able to work from anywhere at any time, and thanks to laptops, smartphones, tablet PCs and innovative apps, making your business portable has never been easier.
US start-up Twice offers $1 million ‘acqui-hire’ bounty
3:51AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchA US start-up called Twice is pushing the ‘acqui-hire’ trend to new levels by offering $1 million to acquire any “well-qualified” technical and design-savvy entrepreneurs who have failed with their own ventures.
How do I motivate salespeople if I’m on a small budget?
10:35AM | Monday, 8 OctoberWhat are the best ways to motivate salespeople? I don’t have a huge budget but would like to reward my small team.
Upgrade your Google storage
10:21AM | Monday, 8 OctoberWhen you create a Google account, the company gives you a set amount of storage for you to use in Gmail and other products.
Facebook hits 1 billion users – but what about revenue?
3:55AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchMore than one billion people now use Facebook each month, it’s been confirmed, but concerns remain around the site’s revenue.
Seven outdated home office duds you need to ditch
10:19AM | Wednesday, 3 OctoberWhen starting a business from home, it’s tempting to blow the dust off your computer, set it up in your spare bedroom and get on with it.
Facebook acquires founders of Carsabi, but not the start-up itself
3:01AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchFacebook has acqui-hired the founders of Y Combinator start-up Carsabi, who are attempting to sell the service to focus on their new jobs, which could include Facebook’s new “Gifts” feature.
Seek co-founder Paul Bassat sets up new private equity venture
3:02AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchSeek co-founder Paul Bassat has flagged his intention to do private equity deals in the media and technology sectors, having already set up an early stage investment fund earlier this year.
Formal Apple apology over Maps app a lesson for SMEs
3:03AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchSmall businesses have been urged to follow Apple's lead when it comes to corporate apologies, with experts saying Tim Cook's admission of fault over the company's poor-performing Maps app is an ideal way to address severe customer service issues.
The search for beautiful gifts just got easier
10:45AM | Monday, 1 OctoberWith five children between them, Erica Stewart and Trudi Jenkins have their hands full. But that hasn’t stopped them from growing their website into a major player in the gifting category.
Five start-up lessons from the Young Rich List
9:16PM | Thursday, 27 SeptemberThis year’s BRW Young Rich List may be striking due to the dip in overall wealth of the top 100, including a $700 million plummet by mining mogul Nathan Tinker, but there are encouraging signs for start-ups.
Six essential Facebook marketing tips for SMEs
9:51AM | Wednesday, 26 SeptemberWhether Facebook is a good platform to sell your product or service is an increasingly important question that start-ups have to ponder.
Set up Google two-factor authentication
9:33PM | Monday, 24 SeptemberIf you use a Google account – and you probably do – then you’ve most likely set up a nice, strong password so people can’t get into your accounts.
App developers not happy as Apple Maps mess mars iPhone release
9:26AM | Friday, 21 SeptemberWhile hundreds of people may have queued up for the iPhone 5 this morning, there are an equal number lamenting Apple's changes in its latest update to iOS 6 – and developers are warning it could have an impact on their marketing.
Optus announces 2012 Unleash Your App winners
9:12AM | Friday, 21 SeptemberThe winner of the 2012 Unleash Your App competition will use the prize money to attend next year’s Google I/O conference, after building an Android app that tracks users’ carbon footprint.
THE NEWS WRAP: Business Council of Australia chief calls for major reforms and cuts to public service
9:16PM | Thursday, 20 SeptemberThe head of the Business Council of Australia has called for government bureaucracy to be radically reformed, claiming that Australian firms are unable to plan for the long term because they are “second guessed” by public servants.
