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The four potential pitfalls of crowdfunding your start-up
11:13PM | Tuesday, 6 November 2012 | Reece WalkerA growing number of start-ups are turning to crowdfunding as a source of finance. But be warned: From intellectual property to ASIC regulations, there are serious pitfalls for the unwary. BY REECE WALKER.
The Pollenizer effect
11:04PM | Monday, 5 November 2012 | Michelle HammondSince start-up incubator Pollenizer launched four-and-a-half years ago, Australia’s tech sector has grown dramatically. Here are five secrets to how Pollenizer assesses and works with start-ups. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
COSBOA drama as chairman resigns, accounts still not signed off
11:12PM | Monday, 5 November 2012 | Cara WatersThe Council of Small Business of Australia is in turmoil after its annual general meeting last week, with Ken Phillips resigning as chair after the council's accounts were unable to be signed off.
VC-backed companies up 9% amid “vibrant” start-up scene
11:50PM | Friday, 2 November 2012 | Michelle HammondThe number of local companies that received venture capital in the 2012 financial year increased by 9% to 83 companies, reflecting the “vibrant, domestic start-up scene”, a new report claims.
Victorian Govt unveils $8 million Technology Voucher Program
11:05PM | Thursday, 1 November 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Victorian Government has unveiled the $8 million Technology Voucher Program in a bid to drive the use of cutting-edge technologies, offering vouchers worth up to $250,000.
The triple C bottom line: Getting back to basics
10:38PM | Wednesday, 31 October 2012 | Marc PeskettIt’s easy to get distracted by bright shiny ideas and other wonderful things, but running a business requires that you never lose focus of the basics. BY MARC PESKETT.
Commercialisation Australia confirms grants pipeline flowing again
10:42PM | Wednesday, 31 October 2012 | Patrick StaffordGrants are back on the table, it seems, with Commercialisation Australia now confirming the organisation is handing out new grants to small businesses after a temporary freeze.
The cashflow Grinch that could steal your Christmas
10:35PM | Wednesday, 31 October 2012 | TaskmasterIn the past couple of days, Taskmaster’s little helpers – the operations manager, the account managers and our accountant – have all been assembled in the meeting room to confront a potential crisis: Christmas.
10 business safety nets every soloist should put in place
10:21PM | Wednesday, 31 October 2012 | Tom McKaskillThe high wire act of running your own business is made a little easier by knowing you have some safeguards in place. BY TOM McKASKILL.
Three things I learnt from pitching in the US – 7pm anywhere’s Amir Nissen
10:00AM | Wednesday, 31 October 2012 | Michelle HammondA Melbourne entrepreneur has outlined the key lessons he learnt while pitching to an accelerator in the United States, encouraging start-ups to “keep hustling” while they wait for funding news.
StageBitz snags $890,000 from multiple investors
10:31PM | Tuesday, 30 October 2012 | Michelle HammondTech23 alumni StageBitz has raised $890,000 in funding from investors including ANU Connect Ventures and the Sydney Angels Sidecard Fund, as it seeks to revolutionise the arts industry.
Going local for your start-up funding
10:45PM | Monday, 29 October 2012 | Alexandra CainA small but growing number of local councils now offer grants to early stage ventures. Here are some key tips to help your business secure local government funding. BY ALEXANDRA CAIN.
Two-thirds of would-be franchisees rely on external finance: Report
10:29PM | Monday, 29 October 2012 | Michelle HammondAlmost 70% of prospective franchisees rely on external finance, according to a new report, which shows franchisees continue to gravitate towards stable sectors such as food and beverage.
Advance to offer five-day US stint in 2013 start-up program
10:00AM | Monday, 29 October 2012 | Michelle HammondAdvance, the government-funded network for Australian expatriates, is encouraging start-ups to apply for its 2013 program, which includes a visit to Silicon Valley and the Innovation Summit.
Regional tourism operators receive $48.5 million boost
10:33PM | Wednesday, 24 October 2012 | Michelle HammondRegional tourism operators have been given until mid-December to apply for a grant of up to $250,000 through the Federal Government’s new $48.5 million Tourism Industry Regional Development Fund.
Eight top tips to winning a Startup Weekend
10:08PM | Wednesday, 24 October 2012 | Isaac SouweineStartup Weekend returns to Sydney on November 9th. Whether you’re there for networking opportunities or to pitch for finance, here are eight top tips for the event. BY ISAAC SOUWEINE.
Government lifts two-month freeze on clean tech programs
10:00AM | Wednesday, 24 October 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Federal Government has resumed its Clean Technology Investment Programs following a two-month freeze, but there are fears that the pause will have had a negative impact on prospective grant recipients.
Caution urged over crowdfunding as Kickstarter-backed venture crashes
10:31PM | Tuesday, 23 October 2012 | Michelle HammondA Kickstarter-backed gaming company was forced to stop development on its latest game after its programmers pulled the pin.
Female entrepreneurs suffering funding shortfall: Report
10:39PM | Monday, 22 October 2012 | Michelle HammondA lack of risk-taking and a preference for service-based industries has been blamed for a shortfall in start-up investment secured by women, after US research revealed female-created ventures receive 8% less funding than men.
WA leads the nation in economic activity: CommSec
10:36PM | Monday, 22 October 2012 | Patrick StaffordMining-rich Western Australia is still dominating the rest of the country when it comes to state-by-state economic health, but the Northern Territory is gaining ground quickly, according to new research from CommSec.
