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Kounta snares Reckon founder as investor as it hunts $1 million
5:10PM | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Point-of-sale start-up Kounta is aiming to raise up to $1 million from investors, having already secured Reckon founder Greg Wilkinson as an investor and board member.
Growth | Growth Strategy | Financing a business | Venture CapitalHalf of small business loan applications knocked back
5:03PM | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | Cara Waters
Just under half of all credit applications made by small and medium businesses in the past year were not granted, according to the latest research from East & Partners.
| Financing a business2013 federal budget: Five things start-ups should watch out for
5:16AM | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | Oliver Milman
The 2013 federal budget, set to be unveiled tonight, will most likely be Treasurer Wayne Swan’s last. With the government in a tight predicament, here are five potential nasty surprises entrepreneurs could face.
| Financing a business | TaxStudy the Budget
5:00AM | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | TaskmasterAs a curious and determined entrepreneur, you are going to take your interest in the Budget a step further and actually go and read the Budget papers yourself.
| Financing a business | CashflowStart-ups in the dark over $6500 instant asset write-off
5:47PM | Monday, 13 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Start-ups are the least likely to know about the federal government’s $6500 instant asset write-off, according to a new MYOB report, which shows almost 40% aren’t aware of the tax perk.
| Legal matters | Financing a business | Tax | LeadershipANZ cuts don't extend as far for business customers
5:15PM | Monday, 13 May 2013 | Patrick Stafford
ANZ has won plaudits for going beyond the Reserve Bank's rate cut to slash 27 basis points from its variable mortgage rate, but businesses will not enjoy the same cut and ANZ will pass on just a 25 basis point cut.
| Financing a business | CashflowMathspace set for global growth after winning Echelon Ignite: Australia
5:19AM | Monday, 13 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Online maths training start-up Mathspace continues to go from strength to strength after winning the inaugural Echelon Ignite: Australia event, just one week after snagging $20,000 from Blackbird Ventures in Silicon Valley.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Financing a business | Venture CapitalBe proud of your budgetary discipline
5:00AM | Monday, 13 May 2013 | TaskmasterAre you financially prudent? If so, make sure you don't put up with any nonsense about it.
| Planning | Business planning | Financing a business | CashflowFive top tips to prepare for tax time
5:01PM | Thursday, 9 May 2013 | Greg Hayes
The end of the financial year is near. If you don’t want to risk leaving your tax obligations to the last minute, here are five areas you need to start looking into.
| Financing a business | Tax | Mentor | Greg HayesOri Allon raises $8 million for new venture Urban Compass
5:19AM | Thursday, 9 May 2013 | Oliver Milman
Ori Allon, who has previously sold businesses to both Google and Twitter, has launched his latest venture, Urban Compass, after tying up $8 million in investment capital.
| Financing a businessTHE NEWS WRAP: Major Chinese bank announces direct currency trades
5:19AM | Thursday, 9 May 2013 | Andrew Sadauskas
China’s fifth-largest bank, the Bank of Communications, has announced that its Sydney-based subsidiary will begin offering direct currency trades from Australian dollars into yuan from next year.
| Financing a businessIs Asia the next Silicon Valley for Aussie start-ups?
5:15PM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Tom Hall
While the increasing opportunities on offer for businesses seeking to expand into Asia isn’t news to most Australians, is Asia a savvy, cash-drenched rival to Silicon Valley?
| Financing a business | Venture CapitalExpert warns banks are shunning start-ups
5:52PM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Patrick Stafford
Businesses which entered into interest-free payment arrangements with the Australian Tax Office during the global financial crisis are at risk of being refused funds by lenders, an industry expert has warned.
| Financing a business | CashflowRBA cuts rates to record low of 2.75%, NAB first to respond
5:04PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Tom Hall
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate to 2.75% – the lowest since records began in 1959.
| Financing a business | Cashflow | TaxFewer businesses trading at a loss: ATO
5:49PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Patrick Stafford
The number of companies operating in Australia at a loss has decreased, according to the latest figures from the Australian Taxation Office.
| Financing a business | Cashflow | Tax | Sole traderTapestry snags $400k government grant – but it’s not done yet
5:13AM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Sydney-based start-up Tapestry is gearing up for a US launch after receiving a $400,000 federal government grant, adding to the $600,000 it raised last year, but is still talking to investors.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Financing a business | Venture CapitalGloomy businesses set to pull back spending and hiring plans
5:48PM | Monday, 6 May 2013 | Oliver Milman
Australian businesses are set to slash their spending to a three-year low in the coming months, amid gloomy sentiment over tight cashflow and tricky trading conditions, according to a new report.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Financing a business | CashflowIncoming! $1.1 million funding boost for mobile video start-up
5:10PM | Monday, 6 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Mobile video start-up Incoming has highlighted the demand for mobile video content after securing $1.1 million from OneVentures, NICTA and the US-based Citrix Startup Accelerator.
| Financing a business | Venture CapitalHow do I qualify for an R&D tax credit?
5:57PM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Robert Krigsman
The Australian Research and Development Tax Incentive scheme provides a tax offset to eligible companies engaged in R&D activities. Here are some key details you should be aware of.
| Growth | Innovation | Financing a business | Mentor | Robert KrigsmanBusiness tax concessions in firing line for federal budget
5:43PM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Yolanda Redrup
The federal government will crack down on business concessions in the upcoming budget, with new reports saying thin capitalisation rules and resource companies will be targeted.
| Financing a business | Tax | Sole trader | Government and Regulation