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VC funding falls 35% in the US but local outlook still positive
Venture capital fundraising in the United States fell 35% in the first quarter of 2012, according to the National Venture Capital Association, but an ... Read More -
Ita Buttrose scooped by tablet publishing start-up Reddo
Tablet publishing start-up Reddo Media Services has secured magazine industry pioneer Ita Buttrose as its chairman, with the Cleo founding editor also... Read More -
QUT students win global business competition in California
Four business students from Queensland University of Technology have won an international case competition for a business strategy and solution aimed ... Read More -
Video games sales dip not deterring start-up developers
Australia’s interactive games industry remains buoyant as local developers lead the way, industry groups say, despite a dip in “traditional retail” co... Read More -
Cybercrime as widespread as accounting fraud: PwC report
Almost a quarter of companies around the world were the victim of computer or internet-related crime in 2011, a new report reveals, with cybercrime al... Read More -
Labor minister calls for 40% tax rebate for games industry
A local games studio has welcomed a push by Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean to extend a 40% tax rebate to the games sector, saying any government su... Read More -
Market uncertainty as Aussie dollar falls to 10-month low
The Australian dollar has dropped to its lowest level in 10 months, dipping to a low of US95.63 cents this morning, with the fall triggering a mixed r... Read More -
SMEs have the most to lose from latest slump in productivity growth: PwC
Small- and medium-sized businesses are most at risk from Australia's anaemic productivity levels, PricewaterhouseCoopers says, with new researc... Read More -
Coca Cola unveils its game plan
Soft drink giant Coca Cola says it plans to incorporate gaming in its new marketing strategies, suggesting there are opportunities for game developers... Read More -
Business lending takes a dive, as sentiment remains low, RBA reveals
Business loan balances contracted by the biggest monthly amount in June since September 2010, the Reserve Bank has revealed, as business sentiment rem... Read More -
Manufacturing, tourism and retail worst hit by jump in collapses
Insolvency experts are urging retailers, manufacturers and tourism operators to downgrade growth targets in light of new insolvency figures revealing ... Read More -
The changing face of franchising
Australia’s $130 billion franchising industry managed to haul itself through the GFC without serious damage, but it has emerged the other side a diffe... Read More -
Floods see confidence fall into negative territory
Interest rates could remain on hold for longer than expected, with business confidence falling into negative territory in December amidst corporate co... Read More -
Manufacturing Index continues to fall
Small manufacturers are being urged to refine their operations in 2011, with the latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index falling 1.3 poin... Read More -
Manufacturing slump shouldn’t startle small firms
The manufacturing sector was subdued in October, but the head of Australian Industry Group says start-ups shouldn’t be alarmed. Read More -
Manufacturers suffer September slip
The Australian manufacturing sector suffered a dip during September, with the strong dollar, increased costs and weakening demand blamed for the drop.... Read More -
Franchising outpacing rest of the economy
The franchise sector has outstripped the rest of the economy, with franchisors growing revenue by 12% last year, according to new research. Read More
