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, 16 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
New data from property advisory firm Urbis reveals specialty retailers are enjoying stronger sales in CBD shopping centres rather than their suburban counterparts.
Thursday, 16 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Domenic Carosa’s Future Capital Development Fund has invested in two online start-ups - a memorial site for people and pets and an event registration and ticketing platform.
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
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By
The Taskmaster
As a start-up entrepreneur, it is really crucial that you enjoy your Christmas holiday. Because when you get back, there is a chance that things could get very, very ugly in the cashflow stakes.
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
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By
Oliver Milman
Startmate, a project that will offer funding and mentorship to a select band of tech start-ups, has narrowed the field of applicants to 11 ahead of a final five next week.
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
A new survey shows one in six businesses are demanding upfront payments and more are demanding cash in advance due to uncertain market conditions.
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Google has released its top five tips for small businesses to secure online sales over the Christmas period, saying it’s not too late to take advantage of the last-minute shopping rush.
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
A new survey reveals business confidence in November declined for the third consecutive month, down by two points to six points.
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
A new report reveals retailers selling household goods can expect the highest increase in sales volumes in 2011 as a result of unprecedented jobs growth.
Monday, 13 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
According to industry experts, the Federal Government’s $4 billion injection into the securitisation market will have a limited but positive impact on the small business sector.
Monday, 13 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan’s proposed banking reforms have received mixed reviews from business and banking representatives.
Monday, 13 December 2010
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By
Kate Sallai
The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket.
Monday, 13 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Start-ups may lose the ability to deduct start-up related expenses from their income tax due to a new draft ruling by the ATO.
Friday, 10 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Recruitment expert says Australia’s tightening labour market means start-ups who stumble on a great potential recruit should consider hiring them immediately.
Thursday, 09 December 2010
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By
Patrick Stafford
Stateless Systems aims crowd-funding venture at small and independent developers.
Wednesday, 08 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
According to a small business lobbyist, the increasing cost of commercial leases is only adding to the financial pressure on bricks-and-mortar retailers.
Wednesday, 08 December 2010
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By
Marc Peskett
Attracting management talent is often an expensive and difficult exercise for start-up businesses. So what can you do?
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
According to a new report from the Australian Institute for Commercialisation, Australia’s innovative nature is being stifled by its poor commercialisation rate.
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
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By
Oliver Milman
The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the cash interest rate at 4.75%, as widely predicted by economists.
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
A new survey shows companies are confident of a surge in sales and profits in the first quarter of 2011 and expect to take on new staff and add to inventories.
Monday, 06 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Retail experts have reacted critically to Myer and Harvey Norman’s ambitious plans to launch China-based websites in order to deliver GST-free goods to Australia.
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