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Growth

Growth advice, news and tips from Australia's best business start-up mentors and journalists. StartupSmart's growth section features information and advice for business start-ups and people looking to start a business.

Features Pinterest – a guide for small businesses

Pinterest is fast becoming the new frontier of social media marketing for businesses. But is it really worth the effort for Aussie start-ups? BY NINA HENDY.

News Startmate dismisses brain drain concerns as 2012 class incorporates in US, not Australia

Australian seed fund Startmate has denied that it is contributing to a brain drain of local start-up talent, after advising its latest batch of start-ups to become incorporated in the United States.

News Aussie team develops social media technology on Startup Bus

Three Australian tech entrepreneurs have developed a new platform to help social network users preserve their digital lives, all whilst travelling on the Startup Bus from Las Vegas to Texas.

News NSW government scraps small business events, admits state has failed SMEs

NSW Trade & Investment has scrapped its small business events programs, claiming the events often failed to provide adequate advice and assistance to small business operators.

Features Snaring the right technical co-founder

It's surprising to learn that before Loumii launched, Jasmin Walker lacked technical know-how. But one thing she didn't lack was entrepreneurial spirit. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.

News QUT students win global business competition in California

Four business students from Queensland University of Technology have won an international case competition for a business strategy and solution aimed at major entertainment companies.

News Atlassian acquires US start-up HipChat

Australian software giant Atlassian has acquired US-based instant messaging network HipChat for an undisclosed sum.

News Ben & Jerry’s looks to lick US franchise failure trend

Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has aimed to reverse the trend of failed US franchises in Australia, with plans to open up to 30 “scoop shops”.

News From rags to VC riches: young entrepreneur set for US funding tour

Nathan Murphy, a young entrepreneur who was homeless on the streets of Darwin just a few years ago, is set to embark upon a month-long trip of the US after setting up meetings with investors to pitch his start-up EyeCrowd.

Article Bislr

After selling his successful start-up Stayz, Chris Sharkey was looking for another idea to sink his teeth into. Along with his two brothers, he's well on the way to another success with Bislr.

Features 10 top gender barrier-breaking female entrepreneurs

To mark International Women’s Day, here are 10 of the best Aussie entrepreneurs who have overcome the gender hurdle. BY OLIVER MILMAN AND MICHELLE HAMMOND.

News US company Cadence launches incubator for Aussie circuit makers

California-based company Cadence Design Systems has partnered with National ICT Australia to launch a business incubation program for Australian integrated circuit start-ups.

News SeaChange StartUp Camp kicks off this weekend

The inaugural SeaChange StartUp Camp will kick off in NSW this weekend, in what has been described as a “dragons’ den” pitching weekend for entrepreneurs.

News Melbourne start-up Booki.sh goes into OverDrive

Melbourne start-up Booki.sh has been acquired by US-based eBook distributor OverDrive for an undisclosed sum, with Booki.sh continuing to operate under its original name.

News Entrepreneurship students urged to look beyond their degrees

More than 3,000 Australian university students have enrolled in entrepreneurship classes this year, new research shows, but experts say entrepreneurs cannot succeed without experience.

News Long-term business partnerships with deal sites tipped to surge

Australian franchise Jim’s Group has partnered with discount voucher site DiscountOn.com.au in order to spark sales, with an expert saying similar long-term partnerships are on the cards.

Features Digging for start-up gold

Many start-ups have wondered how they can catch the eye of a leading investor, such as Mark Carnegie. So we spoke to Carnegie to find out. BY OLIVER MILMAN.

Article Invention Evaluator

What's in an idea? Invention Evaluator is looking to cash in on others' innovation. Early success in the university sector, both here and overseas, suggests the founders could be on to something.

News Philip Weinman’s Locomote launches start-up investment hunt

Start-ups are being encouraged to apply for Locomote’s Venture Technology Program, which offers start-ups a full range of technical development expertise in return for a “fair” equity stake.

News User review start-up Yelp valued at $US1.3 billion in IPO

Tech start-up Yelp saw its shares surge as much as 60% on its public listing debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange, valuing it at $US1.3 billion.

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