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My startup failed, and this is what it feels like…
6:27AM | Tuesday, 24 June 2014 | Nikki Durkin
We had users and traction, then we fell off a cliff. My four year emotional rollercoaster just came to an end.
GrowthPollenizer launches an online community to help entrepreneurs connect
6:02PM | Friday, 20 June 2014 | Kye White and Andrew Sadauskas
Pollenizer has officially launched a new online community, called the Pollenizer Guild, which is designed to help startup entrepreneurs connect with one another.
Business planningTips and tricks for expanding into new Asian markets
6:37PM | Monday, 16 June 2014 | Paul Migliorini
Australian exports to Asia are almost triple the value of exports to the rest of the world, with huge potential to grow further. But where do you start?
MentorMyNetFone co-founder Rene Sugo’s advice for startup success
6:56PM | Thursday, 12 June 2014 | Kye White
A little over 10 years ago Rene Sugo co-founded MyNetFone. Here are his top tips for tech startup success.
GrowthEntrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Program details emerge
6:08PM | Friday, 6 June 2014 | Kye White
The federal government has released a discussion paper which provides details of the $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme’s proposed services.
GrowthSocietyOne steals the march on competitors with lowest rate for personal loans
6:00AM | Thursday, 5 June 2014 | Kye White
Peer-to-peer lender SocietyOne will launch one of Australia’s lowest interest rates for personal loans.
GrowthMelbourne businessman creates retail platform for local wine producers to cut out the middle men
6:39PM | Monday, 2 June 2014 | Eloise Keating
Local wine, cheese and olive producers are the first to start using a direct-to-public online store designed by Melbourne technology entrepreneur John Cameron.
GrowthHow Australia Post’s partnership with retail giant Alibaba could give your business a foot-up in Asia
5:04PM | Wednesday, 28 May 2014 | Eloise Keating
Small Australian businesses will gain more access to the lucrative Chinese retail market thanks to an agreement signed by Australia Post and retail giant Alibaba this week.
Growth StrategyStartup dreams and gaffer tape: Two Melbourne entrepreneurs take their business on the road
5:27PM | Friday, 23 May 2014 | Bronwen Clune
Jason Donald has lived the entrepreneur’s dream, sipping pina coladas on a remote island and running his global business from his laptop on a secluded beach. “It’s not that great after a while,” he says.
GrowthThe ‘myth’ of the Australian entrepreneur
5:03PM | Wednesday, 21 May 2014 | Danielle Logue and Martijn Boersma
We are still awaiting the details of the federal government’s Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Program, and how this may impact the Australian entrepreneurial ecosystem.
GrowthWhy do partnerships bust up?
5:00AM | Tuesday, 13 May 2014 | Matt Murphy
Much like romantic relationships, happy business partnerships can end in a nasty legal divorce. Here are five common reasons why business partnerships end and what you can do to prevent it from happening.
GrowthThe grey market is there for startups to capture: Airtasker chief
5:42PM | Thursday, 8 May 2014 | Bronwen Clune
It turns out the casualization of labour is not a Gen Y phenomenon. At least, that has been the experience of one Australian startup.
GrowthThe devil in the NBN's satellite magic pudding
5:46PM | Wednesday, 7 May 2014 | Paul Wallbank
Yesterday's announcement about changes to the National Broadband Network are mixed news for those waiting to get high speed internet.
TechnologyVirtual staff: Getting bang for your buck
4:25PM | Tuesday, 22 April 2014 | Nina Hendy
Growing numbers of Australian businesses are either allowing staff to work from home or hiring workers overseas. Here are six ways to be sure virtual staff are up to scratch.
TechnologyInnovation could add $6 billion to the economy but we need look beyond startups: Microsoft report
4:00AM | Wednesday, 16 April 2014 | Rose Powell
Microsoft has today released a report to call for urgent review of how the Australian innovation ecosystem works in order to make the most of the burgeoning tech innovation movement.
InnovationHow to know when your startup idea is validated?
4:59PM | Wednesday, 2 April 2014 | Phil Morle
The true product of an entrepreneur is not the solution, but a working business model. The real job of an entrepreneur is to systematically de-risk that business model.
GrowthWhat can I do with slow-moving merchandise?
4:00AM | Tuesday, 1 April 2014 | Debra Templar
If you have excess stock or slow moving product lines wasting space in your store, don’t panic. Here are eight easy ways to move your unwanted merchandise.
Sole traderAll the winners from the 2014 StartupSmart awards
3:00AM | Wednesday, 26 March 2014 | StartupSmart
The fourth annual StartupSmart awards have again uncovered a diverse and creative entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in the Australian startup community.
GrowthCollaborating with other businesses can build your bottom line
3:47AM | Tuesday, 18 March 2014 | Nina Hendy
Mutually beneficial business collaborations can be a crucial growth tool for cash-strapped startups and small business owners.
GrowthShould I hire someone like me or look for someone with a different personality?
3:00AM | Tuesday, 18 March 2014 | Vicki Crowe
It can be tempting to fall into the trap of hiring like-minded employees. Instead, you need to look at the skills and qualities a candidate will need to be successful in their role.
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