Finance
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Finance ideas, advice, news and tips from Australia's best business start-up mentors and journalists. StartupSmart's finance section features information and advice for business start-ups and people looking to start a business. |
Thursday, 17 May 2012
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There’s a range of things you can insure your business against and seemingly even more firms that are prepared to provide that insurance.
Thursday, 17 May 2012
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Small businesses’ only insurance obligation is to provide work cover for their employees, to guard against injury or death claims.
Thursday, 17 May 2012
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In the early stages of a business formation, extra costs need to be considered carefully but it’s safe to say that you’ll need an accountant at some point.
Thursday, 17 May 2012
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Being mindful of the deadlines that are imposed upon you by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is a simple but effective way of reducing your risk of falling foul of the tax man.
Thursday, 17 May 2012
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The rate of tax you will have to pay as a business will fluctuate from year to year, but there are some basics you will need to be aware of in terms of your liability.
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
A tourism lobby group has renewed calls for the government to create more incentive for entrepreneurs to invest in tourist facilities, amidst the high local dollar and a $7.2 billion deficit.
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
More than 25 businesses will share in $10.4 million in the latest round of Commercialisation Australia grants, with 11 of the winners coming from the ICT sector.
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Rental businesses appear to be moving beyond big-ticket items into smaller niche markets, as cautious consumers continue to look for ways to save money across all categories.
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
The Reserve Bank has surprised the business sector with today’s announcement that the official cash rate will remain unchanged at 4.25%, insisting the situation in Europe is improving.
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Almost $1 billion will be spent by couples in the lead-up to Valentine's Day on February 14.
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
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Oliver Milman
The sales expectations of Australian businesses have hit an eight-year high, with expected interest rate reductions boosting confidence, according to a new study.
Monday, 06 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Economists are confident the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate when it meets tomorrow, but the interest rate cuts appear to be having little impact on demand for business banking services.
Friday, 03 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
The services sector has lifted after three months of decline, according to the Australian Performance of Services Index.
Friday, 03 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
More than a third of small businesses believe Australia’s economy has worsened in the last six months, new research shows, while less than a quarter are unaware of a new tax write-off.
Friday, 03 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Credit reporting service CreditorWatch has secured funding from Nightingale Partners in what is understood to be a multimillion deal, as it sets its sights on major clients including the big banks.
Thursday, 02 February 2012
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Oliver Milman
Rezdy, a six-month-old web start-up, has secured $250,000 in funding from Grand Prix Capital ahead of an ambitious global growth plan over the next year.
Thursday, 02 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Accountancy software company Xero has raised $15 million to fund global growth and has made its first acquisition for the year, snapping up Max Solutions in a deal worth almost $5 million.
Thursday, 02 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
American radio host Ryan Seacrest has raised his profile as a celebrity-turned-entrepreneur, after his investment company received $300 million to invest in other media companies and projects.
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
The number of new business established last financial year was the lowest on record, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, with young firms and sole traders the most likely to fail.
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Pollenizer-backed start-up Pygg has raised $600,000 in six months from a host of investors, including Yahoo!7 chief Rohan Lund and Tim Howard of Seven Network’s Vividwireless.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
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Michelle Hammond
NAB’s Monthly Business Survey shows business confidence improved in December despite the European debt crisis. Confidence rose by one point to +3 index points in the month.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Australia’s food retail sector will undergo subdued growth in the March quarter, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council CHEP Retail Index, following stronger sales in December.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Applications close today for the Springwise Wildcard scheme, which will see start-ups travel to Amsterdam to participate in the Rockstart accelerator program.
Monday, 30 January 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Facebook could file for an initial public offering as early as this week, according to reports, which would value the company at up to $US100 billion.
Friday, 27 January 2012
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Michelle Hammond
New York-based digital music start-up Beyond Oblivion has filed for bankruptcy before its launch, despite financial backing from News Corp and nearly $90 million from investors.
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